Lexallday

I added LS460 wheels on the LS430. What do you think?
I know the tires look a little bulky, I am still debating whether to keep the wheels on and get 255/40/19 tires or put back the original wheels. They were a headache adding these on but they look nice.

Also, has anyone have any problems using this forum on their phone or tablet? I can use the search function unless I'm using the computer.

Gronemus

What year are those rims from? What is the size of them???

Lexallday

It was off a 2012 LS460. They are 19 inch wheels

2KHarrier

Hmm... I was under the impression that the 460 had a 5X120 bolt pattern. Most interesting.. Wheels look great, btw.

Lexallday

they do have a 5x120 bolt pattern. I had to get adapters to get this setup. The adapters convert from 5x114.3 to 5x120 bolt pattern.

EthanS

What lug nuts did you use?
Good work

Lexallday

I had to use the LS460 lugs, they are 14x1.5 and the shank is bigger than the LS430 wheels

2KHarrier

Ah, I see.. What did the spacers do to the offset?

Jabberwock

My honest opinion is that the wheels and tires look too big for the car. For me there is a perfect balance between all components of any car to make it look good as well as elegant. And these specific wheels and tires cross that balance to where the wheels somewhat overwhelm the rest of the car. JMHO, others folks might love the look, all depends on the look you are going for. I'd also be concerned about how much unsprung weight (if any) you are adding to the LS430. Adding unsprung weight degrades both braking and suspension/handling performance.

Lexallday

I too as well believe the wheels look too big for the car. I think it would look alot better if I get 255/40/19 tires.

lorenr

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I agree, the wheels look a little out of scale. I saw a really bad accident one time due to wheel adapters. People died. When I was racing, wheel adapters were a very big no no. Spacers with really good studs are one thing, but I'd never use adapters.

Also, depends on how much you trust the Chinese. They are the ones who make them.

The correct way is to re-drill the hubs and calipers or change everything over. Maybe cheaper to buy new wheels of the correct fitment.

The OEM LS 430 wheels always looked right to me.

Duck05

The look is nice but have to agree about not going to wheels that require adapters. There should be plenty of similar choices that offer the proper bolt pattern....

Our '01 came with 17" as an option and the ride is so nice not sure if the next set will be 18s or not.

tallcaguy

Nice wheels but they look a little large. Stock 18's (chrome) are a much easier way to dress up a 430. How much did the rims cost?

Bob04

Not terrible, but just a little too much. I typically like OEM wheels on a car, but OEM wheel from a different generation on a car has thrown off my automotive moral compass. Kinda like the first time I saw Ashley Graham in a two piece. I liked a lot about it, but I wasn't sure how much I wanted to admit that to myself.