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Old Mar 22, 2019 | 05:42 PM
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Hi everyone,
I have a 2015 AWD Lexus IS350 F Sport. I need some help with finding reliable spacers for my new wheels. I bought Aodhan AH08s in a staggered setup. The fronts are 18x8.5(+35mm offset) and the 18x9.5(+30mm) in the rear. I took them into Les Schwab to see if everything will fit the way they are. Unfortunately the front wheels will not fit because of the size of the brake calipers.

So my friends recommend getting spacers, specifically 15mm. I am trying to go for a nearly flush/flush look. What I need help with is to where I could buy reliable spacers and what to look for exactly. Thank you so much for your help!
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Old Mar 22, 2019 | 07:12 PM
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Your wheels won’t clear fenders in the rear even as is without adding camber. The front you can get away with a 15mm.
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Old Mar 23, 2019 | 06:55 AM
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Dralsi if your car is dropped you won't be able to go more then ET 25 in front and ET 35 in the back or you will have rubbing issues...
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Old Mar 25, 2019 | 09:56 AM
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having 18x9.5+30 in the rear will clear fenders with stock control arms if the tires are thin enough. if you throw on a 245/35, you should be good

i have 18x10+38 with 255/35 on there and they clear with stock control arms. the outer lip on your wheels should only be 2mm further out than mine, immaterial
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Old Mar 25, 2019 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Is250Ben
Dralsi if your car is dropped you won't be able to go more then ET 25 in front and ET 35 in the back or you will have rubbing issues...
I still have it on stock suspension but I am thinking of getting coilovers. I don't plan on going that far out, probably somewhere between the 15-20 range.
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Old Mar 25, 2019 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by dnasians
having 18x9.5+30 in the rear will clear fenders with stock control arms if the tires are thin enough. if you throw on a 245/35, you should be good

i have 18x10+38 with 255/35 on there and they clear with stock control arms. the outer lip on your wheels should only be 2mm further out than mine, immaterial
This may be a bit questionable to do but I plan on using the tires I have on my stock wheels right now (225/40 for the front, 255/35 in the rear) and placing them on the new wheels. I am aware that they will stretch, I suppose I'm worried about how much though.
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