SMALLER wheels possible?
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Keep in mind too, that the size of the rim is important, BUT the offset is equally so. For example, I tried to put on a set of 17" Subaru rims (for winters) on my wife's CT which also has 17" for OEM, but the rims hit the calipers. Even with a 1/4" spacer, the Subie rims would not fit.
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I just went out for a quick shuftie of the front caliper / 19" rim barrel clearance - There doesn't seem to be quite a full inch of clearance - indicating that a 17" rim is likely a no go.
So there's my answer
I'm looking into this right now.
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I think that may be for the LS430...
I just went out for a quick shuftie of the front caliper / 19" rim barrel clearance - There doesn't seem to be quite a full inch of clearance - indicating that a 17" rim is likely a no go.
So there's my answer
I just went out for a quick shuftie of the front caliper / 19" rim barrel clearance - There doesn't seem to be quite a full inch of clearance - indicating that a 17" rim is likely a no go.
So there's my answer
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There's a full set of the 2013+ OEM 18s in good shape on eBay for $925 including shipping.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Four-2013-20...dWhISe&vxp=mtr
There's a full set of the 2010-12 version in good shape for $1045 including shipping.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SET-OF-4-FAC...tWMo2q&vxp=mtr
Various 2007-09 18s in good shape are available individually quite cheap. It would be easy enough to assemble a set.
I'd sell you mine as I've been itching to upgrade to the '08-'12 600hL wheels... but they're chrome.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Four-2013-20...dWhISe&vxp=mtr
There's a full set of the 2010-12 version in good shape for $1045 including shipping.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SET-OF-4-FAC...tWMo2q&vxp=mtr
Various 2007-09 18s in good shape are available individually quite cheap. It would be easy enough to assemble a set.
I'd sell you mine as I've been itching to upgrade to the '08-'12 600hL wheels... but they're chrome.
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Honestly, I prefer the dated styling of the 5-spoked wheels, but the newer split-5's are attractive and have the hollow (noise reducing) feature I've been curious about.
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Put some Pirelli P7 Plus on those bad boys and you'll be riding great!
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