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Old Jun 20, 2018 | 07:31 PM
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I have a 2014 Lexus IS 250 Base model, non F Sport. It has the base wheels but I want to get bigger wheels. What’s the max size I can go? Any website recommendations where i can purchase?
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Welcome to the forum!

I think to answer your question, maybe a different question should be asked...how big should you go?
20s would be the max, but overall 18s or 19s would be the way to go.

Check the vendor section for those offering rims. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/cl-...s-for-3is-277/
You could also try 1010tires.com.
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Originally Posted by Sasnuke
Welcome to the forum!

I think to answer your question, maybe a different question should be asked...how big should you go?
20s would be the max, but overall 18s or 19s would be the way to go.

Check the vendor section for those offering rims. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/cl-...s-for-3is-277/
You could also try 1010tires.com.
But if I buy 18” or 19” rims can I use the tires I have now? Or do I have to buy tires as well? I don’t know much about all this after market stuff. Also, how do I know what size my tires are?
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If you have the base model, I'll assume it comes with the 17 inch rims. So to answer your first question, no, you will need tires of the appropriate size to fit your new rims based on the size of the rim you choose.
Here is a quick reference as to how to read the tire size printed on the side of your tires: https://www.pepboys.com/tires/treads...tire_markings/
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Originally Posted by Sasnuke
If you have the base model, I'll assume it comes with the 17 inch rims. So to answer your first question, no, you will need tires of the appropriate size to fit your new rims based on the size of the rim you choose.
Here is a quick reference as to how to read the tire size printed on the side of your tires: https://www.pepboys.com/tires/treads...tire_markings/
i probably will buy wheels in the future but for now, should I plasti dip them black? Any websites where they sell quality wheel for cheap? Thanks for all the help
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