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Show off your after market wheels gallery.

WOW .. good collection of pictures, I like the 2nd from top as it is similar to mine but missing those amazing wheels :(

Third picture down is a Honda CRV not a Lexus RX...

While i am creating the thread i would like to get some details clear about what we might need in order to get the right wheels and what to look for..

Ok from what i understand the stock wheels are 6.5 inches wide 16 inches diameter and an offset of +35 with a stud pattern of 5x114.3 with 225/70/R16 tires.

For those that do not know what offset means and i can tell from the other threads it is basically how far under the car the wheels sit. The problem with larger offsets is not only that they hang out further they will also go further under as they are measured from the center of the wheel to the hub. Because of choosing wider wheels as stock is only 6.5 inches wide. The +35 stock offset means they will likely rub against the rear struts the wider you go. The rears are closer together to the tires than the front struts are to the tires. Ideally we need to be looking for RWD wheels I believe that spacers may be required for a lot of the wheels pictured to correct the offset to keep tires off struts rather than to over hang the body. The other part required is hub rings on many of the wheels in order for them to be fitted correctly The hub ring size is 60mm. Last option is guard flares in order to go wide. Staggered wheels can be fitted but in reality it could even be in reverse as there appears more room on the front.

My question to those with larger wheels is.. What sizes are you actually running and what can really be fitted? I am sure 8.5 inch all round will likely fit on 19,20,22's most i assume are using 7.5's but i like big lips. What offsets are on your after market wheels?

What are we looking for? Eg: 8.5 rear 7.5 front? anyone got 9.5's on the rear? I would hate to put 7.5s on all round and see room for wider.

i had these on the RX for about a month and removed them. i personally didnt like them because i get worried about going over curbs and mud with them on.http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n.../rx300rims.jpg

here are them off and clean
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n..._5862878_n.jpg

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Originally Posted by Australian (Post 5955861)

Get a lower offset wheel, it would push that "6.5" further out, thus creating room for more width from the suspension end

You should be able to run a 9" no problems. The RX300 [don't have experience with this one per say] would have no problems with that.
The RX330 is virtually the same in terms of clearance based upon what i saw on the hoist [both an RX300 & RX330 & a Toyota Highander].

The OEM sizing of the second gen is an 18x7.5 with an ET 35, so you will clear no problem as i have seen them on the first gens. Go lower offset like an ET20 [gain 15mm of clearance] than you gain more room and can get a wider wheel - don't get too greedy if you go super wide it would stick way past the fender and look dumb.

Here's a 20"
http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagam...ngs/sight1.jpg

As you said, it's all about offsets. Not sure how big of a diameter you want to go but the bigger the wheel the wider they tend to be, at which point you'd have to mess around with a staggered setup or very specific offsets!

Another place to check out [but no one lists their setups/specs] is http://minkara.carview.co.jp/ just gotta translate the site...

GL!

Well I dont have rims like that... but i will say i just got a set of tires that were exact match 225-70-16 for the tires... but the rims with bolt pattern 5x114.3 were off a 2005 highlander.... not sure the off set.. but i had them put on..and the next morning after driving to the tim hortons.. i could smell some rubber... went to the shop..and they were just slightly rubbing on the rear struts... BUT NOT THE FRONT!!.. and was rubbing more on the drivers side... less on the pass side.... they put on a set of 1/4" spacers which he said were the biggest they could go.. and no more rubbing on the back now... the clearance isnt very much on the strut.. but its not burning and he said it was enough room..... Ill be looking into aftermarket rims for spring... more then likely buy in the winter... 19" for sure.. but 20"... so ill be watching this thread closely.. then craigslist and kijiji much closer...

Cheers

Well i have another car on 19's with 9.5" rear with 275's and 8.5 front on 245's with the right stud pattern 114.3 i am umm and arring whether to try fit these or buy a new set for my other car. I am assuming the offset would be about +20. So i could test fit if i make the effort.

I am loving those blacked out tail lights hmmm wondering about some vinyl window static blockout.

Awesome set ups!!!

I'm curiuos though, with the focus on keeping it "wifey" or "mom"-ish (in other words, conservative) anyone sporting 16" aftermarkets? I have found it next to impossible to locate 16" with a low offset nearly matching the stock +35 offset found on OEM wheels.

So far it seems everyone is going with the RX330 OEM 18". Nice and all, but just want to hear of other options available. Again, especially since the wife or mom would prefer the cushier feel and conservative, smaller wheel look.

Thanks guys!!!:thumbup:

There should be a way to vote.