Thinking about 18s...thoughts?
Lexus Champion
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: TX
I have 18's on my 95 and think they look alright although 19's or 20's would obviously look better. I thought more about replacement cost as you know the bigger the tire the cost increases dramatically. As for ride quality if a quality tire is selected it should not be too harsh IMO. I have a staggered fitment which looks really cool however I cannot rotate my tires. I now have some pretty crazy howling going on up front and am stuck with it until I replace them.
I use Nitto NT 555 and they last around 30,000 miles. Here's an old pic showing the gap(s):
I use Nitto NT 555 and they last around 30,000 miles. Here's an old pic showing the gap(s):
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 47
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From: kentucky
My wifes 97 LS and my 94 LS are getting dedicated summertime 18's this spring and I would like to know from you guys:
For each model year, what is the optimal rim back spacing to use to effectively fill in the gaps and...
For each model year, what would be the best looking and most functional 18 inch tire size to use that would fill the gaps without rubbing.
Just to let you know, both cars have 1 in. suspension drops on H&R sport springs.
My thoughts on the subject: I was considering using 235/50R18 but understand through TireRack that it would require the fenders to be rolled to avoid rubbing, so now I am considering 235/45R18 or even 235/40R18. Please tell me what you've tried and liked or even didn't. Pics would really be convincing along with your opinion.
Thanks guys. I love this site.
For each model year, what is the optimal rim back spacing to use to effectively fill in the gaps and...
For each model year, what would be the best looking and most functional 18 inch tire size to use that would fill the gaps without rubbing.
Just to let you know, both cars have 1 in. suspension drops on H&R sport springs.
My thoughts on the subject: I was considering using 235/50R18 but understand through TireRack that it would require the fenders to be rolled to avoid rubbing, so now I am considering 235/45R18 or even 235/40R18. Please tell me what you've tried and liked or even didn't. Pics would really be convincing along with your opinion.
Thanks guys. I love this site.
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Sequim, WA
Lookin good guys! I had 20" TSW Mondello's on my old 91 LS AND it was dropped with Tanabe DF210's
Contrary to popular believe. The ride quality was barely sacrificed at all and they NEVER rubbed in routine driving.
Contrary to popular believe. The ride quality was barely sacrificed at all and they NEVER rubbed in routine driving.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 47
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From: kentucky
