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Old Feb 20, 2008 | 12:50 PM
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hi, im planning to get some ame shallen fx 19" rims for my 2001 ls430 but would like to know if this will fit, would cause a rough ride, and if these would need to roll fenders,etc.. note: planning to lower the car

19x8.5 5x114.3 35 Hi Ash Metal

19x9.5 5x114.3 35 Slo Ash Metal

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Old Feb 20, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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they'll fit no problem.
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 11:04 AM
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how do u plan to lower your car? springs? coilovers? air? hydros? Do you plan to stretch tires or have a good size side wall? Do you have a UL or non UL?
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 11:48 AM
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unfortunately mine is a non UL ls430.. im planning on lowering it with springs (not sure which ones yet). im juss hoping i dont' have to do much changes with the fendors, etc...
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 01:08 PM
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With the fitment above, you should have no problems with the fenders.
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 04:30 PM
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koo koo. ya.. i decided for the springs, im probably going to get the tanabe's or the eibach's

Eibach Pro Kit Lowering Springs:
http://www.raceinspired.com/p-2002-e...2001-2005.aspx

Tanabe NF210 Lowering Springs (TNF088):
www.racinglab.com/tanabe-nf210-037.html

leaning more towards the tanabe springs. hopefully this will still be okay?? =/

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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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Make sure it'll clear the calipers.
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by mikevanle
Make sure it'll clear the calipers.
True that. LS430's have factory BBK which requires hi-disk.
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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YEAAHHH~ bought the rims from D2 today. gotta wait 10-12 weeks tho. can't wait to put on dem new shoes! =P thanks for the help guys.
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by j4x0n
YEAAHHH~ bought the rims from D2 today. gotta wait 10-12 weeks tho. can't wait to put on dem new shoes! =P thanks for the help guys.
lets see some pictures when your done...how much did you pay for the wheels...?
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