idriveslow

Hi guys, first-time poster, long-time lurker. I picked up a 2000 LS400 with 37K on it recently. The car is as clean and new as they come. I plan buying the 5 spoke 18 inch LS430 replicas from OE Wheels. However, I don't know anything about wheels or tires.

I would like to know if 245/45R18 tires will fit on my car with those wheels without causing any issues such as rubbing. If it makes a difference, I am planning on using Michelin Primacy tires because my car currently uses them and ride just fine. Any assistance that you guys give me would be very much appreciated.

Thanks in advance, one slow driver.

http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Wheels_3/...or-Lexus/LS430
http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Wheels_3/...-Lexus/LS430_2

GH5T

That tire size is exactly what should be used for that wheel. Absolutely no rubbing issues at all.

Stroock639

only problem is that when you put the bigger wheels on it makes the high ride height really stand out more and eventually my ocd couldn't take it and i lowered the car lol

idriveslow

Thanks for the response guys. Does changing the rims change the ride quality at all or is that mostly dependent on the suspension and tires?

9000revs

Going from 16s to 18s would alter your ride quality to be more firmer and maybe feel more road than being isolated as stock. Depends on what you want the car for. This is the reason why I am still looking for 17s for this car, which is purely a DD for me.

timmy0tool

iTrader: (7)

of course going bigger means going with a smaller profile tire, thus giving a slightly stiffer ride quality. i say slightly bc it will only be a very minimal change. with michelins, the car will feel just fine!

Stroock639

it's really only over sharp bumps and pothole type situations that you'll notice a slightly firmer ride. as a plus the car will be slightly less squishy feeling through corners

RA40

iTrader: (6)

A touring-all season type tire will provide the better comfort. Depends on your backside what is "comfortable". Generally the sportier the tire the reduction in noise and comfort is changed. I don't feel any of us complain we have too much traction. High performance tires can be surprisingly good if that is a consideration among handling characteristics.

Ricks619

So with all thats been said above. I haven't saved enough yet for a new set of wheels for my LS460 yet but I do have a set of 19s Maya STM deep dish. So what do you guys think about putting it on with larger tires. Will it look ok or don't do it. Cheaper for me to get a set of tires now than wheels. Please give me ur .02...

Losiracer2

I have 235/45/18s on my SC430 wheels which are also 18x8 and I think it fits the car better. 245/45 would be more squared off I think.

And my Speedometer is dead on, not even 1mph off.

Here's what it looks like:

billydpowe

iTrader: (1)

I just (November) put 235/55/18 Michelin Latitude touring on my 99LS and love them
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...rtnum=355TR8LT

Scraape

ive got 245/45/18 on my GS350 wheels that are on my 98 ls400. no rubbing at all