Wheel swap 90-93LS
12-06-05, 11:45 PM
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Wheel swap 90-93LS
I want to upgrade the wheels on the 90LS from 15 to 16inch.
the 93/94 years have the 16 inch with 225/60/16.
however tire and rack recomends 225/55/16 for the 90LS model.
I would like to know if anyone has succesfully put the OEM size of 93onwards LS on a 90-92 LS without issues.
thanks.
the 93/94 years have the 16 inch with 225/60/16.
however tire and rack recomends 225/55/16 for the 90LS model.
I would like to know if anyone has succesfully put the OEM size of 93onwards LS on a 90-92 LS without issues.
thanks.
12-07-05, 12:40 AM
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Stock diameter on a LS400 w 15's is 25.5"
Have you purchased new rims? What is the your goal in term of improvements? Is this looks based , performance based or both?
My Dad has a 90 LS and I'm on his *** to abandon the 15"s mainly because I'm scared they will quit making decent performance tires in that size range!
Don't stray far from the stock diameter & you will be fine. I myself prefer a little more width in the equation.
Have you purchased new rims? What is the your goal in term of improvements? Is this looks based , performance based or both?
My Dad has a 90 LS and I'm on his *** to abandon the 15"s mainly because I'm scared they will quit making decent performance tires in that size range!
Don't stray far from the stock diameter & you will be fine. I myself prefer a little more width in the equation.
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12-07-05, 05:19 AM
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Brian,
thanks for the quick reply.
Actually tirerack recommends 225/55/16, whereas I want to put the OEM tires from 93 which are 225/60/16. I realize that it would create speedo difference but going with /60 instead of /55 height as recommended is what I am concerned with....
thanks again.
thanks for the quick reply.
Actually tirerack recommends 225/55/16, whereas I want to put the OEM tires from 93 which are 225/60/16. I realize that it would create speedo difference but going with /60 instead of /55 height as recommended is what I am concerned with....
thanks again.
12-07-05, 06:50 AM
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There are a host of 16" size tires you can chose from since the wheel well of a 400 is pretty roomy. Pay attention to the diameter provided above & you should have no problems.
My 94 LS runs a 18" SC430 rim w a 26.3" diameter tire that is .3" smaller diameter than stock.
A 245/50/16 Kumho Ecsta would give you a 25.7" diameter for example & little noticeable speedo impact.
My 94 LS runs a 18" SC430 rim w a 26.3" diameter tire that is .3" smaller diameter than stock.
A 245/50/16 Kumho Ecsta would give you a 25.7" diameter for example & little noticeable speedo impact.
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12-07-05, 11:25 AM
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Hello,
my dad is driving the 93-94 wheels with 225/55 R16 Conti V rated wintertires on his 92 LS. The 235/45 R17 Pirelli P-Zero Rosso Summertires are running smoother than the 16"!
Chris
my dad is driving the 93-94 wheels with 225/55 R16 Conti V rated wintertires on his 92 LS. The 235/45 R17 Pirelli P-Zero Rosso Summertires are running smoother than the 16"!
Chris
Last edited by Christian; 12-07-05 at 11:28 AM.
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