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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 04:02 AM
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I would like to say everybody's 460 sitting on them deuces is bangin, unfortunately I can't go that route this time as I came from a 745 with deuces and they were bent 3 times. I drive to nyc a lot and there are too many pot holes so I'm tired of driving 15 mph looking for potholes so I will opt for training wheels (20) still a better look than stock. My question is have the stealership ever denied a repair for suspension or steering related due to the size of the wheel or it didn't matter ?
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 06:46 AM
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Dealers here in TX sell LS with 22" brand new so I don't see it being a problem.
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by gphil7
I would like to say everybody's 460 sitting on them deuces is bangin, unfortunately I can't go that route this time as I came from a 745 with deuces and they were bent 3 times. I drive to nyc a lot and there are too many pot holes so I'm tired of driving 15 mph looking for potholes so I will opt for training wheels (20) still a better look than stock. My question is have the stealership ever denied a repair for suspension or steering related due to the size of the wheel or it didn't matter ?
Look @ The Lumarai wheels. "MORROW"
1) Designed by Lexus. Hub Centric wheels; 2) You will NOT require centering rings {"hub centric rings"} ) 3) You use your EXISTING Lexus lug nuts (all other aftermarket wheels require lug nuts different from what come on a Lexus) 4) And you use your EXISTING Lexus center cap (altho they DO supply a set of Lumarai caps). And ...... LOL ....... They do NOT require special wheel alignment procedures later.

http://www.lumaraiwheels.com/

The wheels are actually made by TSW, America's largest aftermarket wheel manufacturer.

Shoe them with Continental tires for best results. "Continental Extreme DWS" - Tire Size Front: 245/40/20 - Tire Size Rear: 275/35/20

Find your cheapest price. THEN call DiscountTireDirect. They will BEAT your best price.

Before you go any further, check out Uncle Jitty's WHEEL & TIRE thread here on this forum:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...ls-thread.html

Good Luck. You'll LOVE these wheels and tires. Smooth riding, and Classy looking. I get tons of compliments everywhere I go.

Let us know what you decide. And WELCOME to Club Lexus !

Mikey Lulejian - Lake Oconee, GA

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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 11:13 AM
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I bought mine from the dealership, and like New said, there are many cars on the dealer lot here in TX with 20s and 22s, so I'm sure that they can't possibly use aftermarket wheels as an excuse to deny repair.

I will echo everything that Mikey (and Chris) have posted RE: Lumarai. They are a great set of wheels, I couldn't be happier!
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 02:43 PM
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split the difference and get 21s
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 04:36 PM
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i agree with the 21!!
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 05:19 PM
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Thanks guys I was thinking about 21 but I ran across I guy at a RIM shop and he was selling some niche 20 with tires brand new for 1000 he never got to put them on he's car because it was totaled. The only thing I didn't like, it wasn't staggered but I can live with it at that price
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 05:31 PM
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What tire pressure were you running in those 22's on your bimmer. I am usually at about 43-45 psi for safety and tire wear
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by I8ABMR
What tire pressure were you running in those 22's on your bimmer. I am usually at about 43-45 psi for safety and tire wear
Wow that high maybe I need to adjust mines. any reasoning for that amount of psi???? just curious because I run in the 40's but I go to the tire shop they always put them back 32 which I hate...
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 04:49 AM
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I running at 40 psi in my 7. I was always told it was 40 psi for 22's
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 05:44 AM
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I'm around 42psi.
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