Originally Posted by adampl2t

Hello! I'm a new member, having just bought my first Lexus. Thought I would warm up an old thread instead of making another one. Thing is, I have a set of beautiful 114.3 rims I'd like to fit to my LS460 and for that I need to use adapters. The seller says I'd have to chop down my original studs. What is the problem with that and is there a way around it? The wheels are 20x8.5 ET35. I would like to keep the adapters as thin as possible (around 15..20mm).

Thank you in advance.

Originally Posted by Nick2JZ

Adam, welcome to clublexus and congrats on your new ride. LS460 wheel is 5 x 120 bolt pattern so i guess you will have to get a 114.3 to 120 adapter spacers. Does the back of your wheel hub have hollow cavities? I would think twice before cutting the studs.

Originally Posted by adampl2t

Thank you for your response. Unfortunately they don't. Last thing I would want to do, is cutting the studs. I'd rather look for something new, because I want to use my original 18" for winter.

Originally Posted by adampl2t

Thank you for your response. Unfortunately they don't. Last thing I would want to do, is cutting the studs. I'd rather look for something new, because I want to use my original 18" for winter.

Originally Posted by telmz1

i wouldn't cut the studs down because you'll run into issues when you have to slap the spare tire on.