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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 01:25 PM
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So I decided these were the wheels I'm going to go with on my car. I've got a few questions:

1)Will 20" wheels fit without any rubbing problems?
2) In your experience, what kind of tire is best?
3) For people who have LDR's- if it's not too much to ask, how much did you pay for wheels/tires?
4) Size wise, if I do 20's, will it need to be lowered?
5) If so, what's the lowering process on a Custom Lux w/o air suspension?

Thanks in advance!!!

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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 05:55 PM
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I'll tell you what 1st off yes 20's will fit. I've got 22's Make sure and i mean make sure the rims are deep enough to clear the calipers cause believe me you dont wanna do what i did *scratched them so bad brake fluild poured out*

2. If you need spacers make sure you get those. And wheel locks too.

3. No you do not need to lower it at all unless you like that look.

4. And as for tires...i like hankook. But if these are your first pair of rims be preeeeepaired for some sticker shock!!
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by So Philly1
I'll tell you what 1st off yes 20's will fit. I've got 22's Make sure and i mean make sure the rims are deep enough to clear the calipers cause believe me you dont wanna do what i did *scratched them so bad brake fluild poured out*

2. If you need spacers make sure you get those. And wheel locks too.

3. No you do not need to lower it at all unless you like that look.

4. And as for tires...i like hankook. But if these are your first pair of rims be preeeeepaired for some sticker shock!!
How deep do the rims need to be to clear the break calipers?
What are spacers?
My local wheel shop recommends nitto tires, what do you think about them?

Thanks in advance!!!
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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how about these, perfect offsets:

http://www.1010tires.com/wheel.asp?w...eelmodel=Crown

ignore the price, most places have them for around $500 each
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by LSorBS
How deep do the rims need to be to clear the break calipers?
What are spacers?
My local wheel shop recommends nitto tires, what do you think about them?

Thanks in advance!!!
wheel spacers...
http://www.adaptitusa.com/index.asp
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 05:26 PM
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If you are spending the $$, go for a wheel you don't need spacers. Get one you can actually choose an offset that fits your need, not the other way around. Don't find a wheel you like, then force it on the car.
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