2015 RCF wheels on a 2008 lexus ISF
12-06-17, 10:32 PM
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2015 RCF wheels on a 2008 lexus ISF
will 2015 staggered RCF (19) wheels work and perform similarly to the factory 2008?'s S.. I do not want to screw anything up design wise
12-06-17, 10:55 PM
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Numerous owners have mounted the RCF wheels onto their IS F, and they fit quite well. The do add an inch of width both front and back and are slightly more aggressive in the rear. Added rubber will also be a benefit for this platform. It will depend on tire size, but going with stock sizes for an RCF, they'll fit without any worry...presuming you're not extremely dropped. Otherwise, rolling fenders or adding camber will make them fit. Design wise, it will ultimately be up to the owner (you) if you like the look or not. I am a fan of the polished, 20 spoke offering, even though it will be a pain to clean often.
12-06-17, 10:58 PM
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I'm pretty sure Lou is running those wheels and loving it with much wider tires.
12-06-17, 11:21 PM
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Thank you for the detailed information ,
no I am not dropping or lowering the car.
phoenix has some crazy roads that also act as waterways during our 7inches of rain per year! I am on the fence and now going look for pictures of a ISF with the RCF wheels
its a process..Cheers & Thank you again
no I am not dropping or lowering the car.
phoenix has some crazy roads that also act as waterways during our 7inches of rain per year! I am on the fence and now going look for pictures of a ISF with the RCF wheels
its a process..Cheers & Thank you again
12-07-17, 03:36 AM
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The 20 spoke models suck to clean but they do look good. I’ve had mine for over a year now and I’ve had no real problems. They are heavy wheels though so keep that in mind.
I went with 255/35/19 on the front and 275/35/19 in the rear. That’s a little tall (1/2”) for the rear. At some point I want to do the 295/30/19 rears and have both wheels at the same (factory) height. I would get the rear fenders rolled though just for piece of mind, they’ll definitely rub with four people in the car and even if you hit large bumps in the road.
I went with 255/35/19 on the front and 275/35/19 in the rear. That’s a little tall (1/2”) for the rear. At some point I want to do the 295/30/19 rears and have both wheels at the same (factory) height. I would get the rear fenders rolled though just for piece of mind, they’ll definitely rub with four people in the car and even if you hit large bumps in the road.
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12-07-17, 04:59 AM
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No matter what cleaning the wheels in general sucks..Yes more spokes = even patience.. You read my mind as I really wanted to know tire sizes. Rolling the rear fenders & getting the right person to do it is concerning as I am not that guy. Your real world information is truly appreciated. Thank you!!!👍🏻👍very happy!!
12-07-17, 06:06 AM
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I tired out 285/30/19 on stock RCF wheels and I found that the tires would rub whenever the car hit a bump or leaned slightly on a turn. I am guessing 275/35/19 tires would have worked fine without any rubbing. My car is a stock suspension 2012. I decided to stick with the ISF wheels and went with 275/35/19 tires in the back and 245/40/19 in the front.
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12-07-17, 08:40 AM
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2012 has beautiful factory wheels, I appreciate knowing your experience,
it proves that the engineers and tolerances
were tight.. thank you thank you thank you
you just saved me some heart ache & frustration! Cheers!🍸😎
it proves that the engineers and tolerances
were tight.. thank you thank you thank you
you just saved me some heart ache & frustration! Cheers!🍸😎
12-07-17, 01:28 PM
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I really like sagaklze’s rendetion where he had them powder coated. Of course the polished wheels are really really expensive as they are and powder coating them probably decreases the value but I have to say I think they look awesome.
I really like sagaklze’s rendetion where he had them powder coated. Of course the polished wheels are really really expensive as they are and powder coating them probably decreases the value but I have to say I think they look awesome.
12-07-17, 02:36 PM
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Yup, I have 'em with 255/35/19 and 295/30/19 Bridgestone S-04 on my RCF wheels. The rear fenders are rolled flat. Not lowered. There is a slight rub on the back if I take a large bump to fast, of sometimes with someone in the back seat.
Handling is much improved and I luv the look of the base RCF wheels
Lou
Yup, I have 'em with 255/35/19 and 295/30/19 Bridgestone S-04 on my RCF wheels. The rear fenders are rolled flat. Not lowered. There is a slight rub on the back if I take a large bump to fast, of sometimes with someone in the back seat.Handling is much improved and I luv the look of the base RCF wheels
Lou
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