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Jan 18, 2017 | 10:05 AM

#2326

EthanS

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Originally Posted by mmvitch

Love those wheels! Do you know if they are available in either the stock 16 or a 17 inch size so I'd basically have the same look of my car but with those beautiful wheels?

The wheels above are factory LS460 wheels, and only come in 18" sizes (& 7.5" wide?). Also the lug nut seats are mag/flat type, and wider than most. I believe that only OEM LS460 or LX570 lug nuts sit properly in the seats. Someone, PLEASE correct me if im wrong.
This also means that not only does the PCD change, but so does the lug diameter, m12 to m14?
Putting 460 wheels on a 400 is not rocket science, but its also not a super straight-forward swap. I was in the middle of getting that swap dialed in myself, but stopped when I found a good deal on a set of aftermarket wheels that fit even better.

Jan 18, 2017 | 11:18 AM

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sha4000

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They would have to re-drilled since the bolt pattern is different.

Jan 18, 2017 | 12:21 PM

#2328

EthanS

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Originally Posted by sha4000

They would have to re-drilled since the bolt pattern is different.

yup there's no other way to possibly do it so that must be it

Jan 18, 2017 | 01:03 PM

#2329

sha4000

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An adapter of course but why don't you thoroughly explain it to the poster instead of trying to be so subliminal. I doubt that he/she knows.

Jan 25, 2017 | 09:55 AM

#2330

OKSTANCE

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just sold my 18x10 +28 cobra reps i had on my ucf10
waiting for tax returns now =D
any input on what specs you think i should go to from here?

Last edited by OKSTANCE; Jan 25, 2017 at 09:59 AM.

Jan 31, 2017 | 05:48 AM

#2331

YukisMan

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I have a 97, and my friend has some 18x9.5 +35 for cheap I want to pick up. The fronts didn't fit over the brakes, so what size spacer would I need to get clear of the brakes?
Any help would be appreciated.

Jan 31, 2017 | 04:48 PM

#2332

Need4Speed

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Originally Posted by YukisMan

18x9.5 is aggressive already and you may need run negative camber with stretched tires. The only way to determine that is if you have the X factor of your brakes, make a template of your brakes and measure it from your back pad to your spokes.

Jan 31, 2017 | 11:28 PM

#2333

ultm8mind

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Yukis, you might just need a 6 or 9mm spacer man, nothing serious probably.

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Feb 1, 2017 | 12:23 PM

#2334

timmy0tool

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it all depends on the spoke/pad design. offset has nothing to do with caliper clearance, but I admit we can guestimate if you will need spacers or not. yes you may need as small as a 5mm spacer to clear.

I have 19x10 +25 wheels up front on my 97 on stock (albeit trimmed, no pull) fenders, barely a stretched tire at 245/35, and I ride tucking tire!

Mar 7, 2017 | 01:55 PM

#2335

sfearing

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From: Virginia

'97 LS400 Moonstone Pearl with H&R springs installed and 17" GS350 wheels about to go on, rolled up alongside for comparison in this shot.

Last edited by sfearing; Mar 16, 2017 at 11:18 PM.

Mar 8, 2017 | 03:07 AM

#2336

sndlight

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Quote:

Originally Posted by YukisMan

12mm spacer will clear just about every aftermarket wheel

Mar 8, 2017 | 09:01 AM

#2337

ecahatch

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I have some 19" Junction Produce Scaras for Sale if anyone is interested.

Apr 9, 2017 | 08:26 PM

#2338

GigaFire

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LS400 owners post your wheel setup-vfmqrna.jpg

Weather was finally clear enough to get my coilovers and wheels on. I still have LOTS of room to drop in the rear without fear of rubbing, but it would be pushing it a bit.

Wheels: Avid.1 AV-06 18x8.5 +35 18x9.5 +38
Tires: BFGoodrich G-Force Sport Comp 2 225/45/18 235/45/18
Suspension: Final Konnexion Limited
Body work: Absolutely NONE
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