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Avoiding a Huge Fender Gap
Wheels : VOSSEN VFS1
Size : 22"x10.5 all around
Offset: +42 Front +30 Back (See drescription below)
Tires: TOYO
Size : 265/35/22
This rim buying experience was pretty horrible and I guess it was partially my fault for not doing the proper research.
I went into a local reputable wheel shop to order these wheels..... All i said was I have a 2016 RX350 and
i want the Vossen VFS1 10.5 all around.
I left the shop guy to choose offset and wheels (big mistake)
A week later my rims come in and i go in for the install. They ordered me +42 Offsets all around.
+42 OFFSET WILL NOT FIT OUR RX350 w/out at least a 20mm spacer
The shop tried to sell me on the 20mm spacer but I just couldnt do it and I was already pretty pissed off at that point.
@darith that has been helping me throughout this ordeal mentioned they have a +30offset for my VFS1 22x10.5 So we ended up reaching a compromise and I had them reorder 2 more VFS1's (+30offset ) that will clear my back.
Couple weeks pass and I get no call so I follow up with them (they said Vossen forgot to ship out my order ) So i wait another 2 weeks and finally get them install today.
Here is the end results. I wasnt too happy with the end result because of that huge fender gap (see pics below)
Obviously I cant leave that huge of a fender gap so I will probably end up doing a 1 - 1 1/2 inch drop when springs are available (RSR is working on one right now)
The wheels drive nice and relatively quiet.... not as quiet as stock tho but im sure after a few weeks i will forget about it.
I hope this post helps guide you in the right direction and not the wrong direction i took.... if i were to redo it again id probably go w/ 265/40/22 tires instead.
DAT GAP DOE!
oh and the icing on the cake was they couldnt program my tpms cause their sensor didnt have a 2016 RX350 programmed on it.
Feel free to ask any other questions
Thanks for looking
@DARITH THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!
*EDIT*
Also for those who are wondering about the road noise I hooked up an Decibel reader to my phone and recorded before an after from my dash board.
Road noise Normal stock 20" michellin tires was at 81DB average going approx 60mph on freeway
Road noise TOYO tires 22" was at 87DB average going approx 60mph on freeway (exact same route as above)
Size : 22"x10.5 all around
Offset: +42 Front +30 Back (See drescription below)
Tires: TOYO
Size : 265/35/22
This rim buying experience was pretty horrible and I guess it was partially my fault for not doing the proper research.
I went into a local reputable wheel shop to order these wheels..... All i said was I have a 2016 RX350 and
i want the Vossen VFS1 10.5 all around.
I left the shop guy to choose offset and wheels (big mistake)
A week later my rims come in and i go in for the install. They ordered me +42 Offsets all around.
+42 OFFSET WILL NOT FIT OUR RX350 w/out at least a 20mm spacer
The shop tried to sell me on the 20mm spacer but I just couldnt do it and I was already pretty pissed off at that point.
@darith that has been helping me throughout this ordeal mentioned they have a +30offset for my VFS1 22x10.5 So we ended up reaching a compromise and I had them reorder 2 more VFS1's (+30offset ) that will clear my back.
Couple weeks pass and I get no call so I follow up with them (they said Vossen forgot to ship out my order ) So i wait another 2 weeks and finally get them install today.
Here is the end results. I wasnt too happy with the end result because of that huge fender gap (see pics below)
Obviously I cant leave that huge of a fender gap so I will probably end up doing a 1 - 1 1/2 inch drop when springs are available (RSR is working on one right now)
The wheels drive nice and relatively quiet.... not as quiet as stock tho but im sure after a few weeks i will forget about it.
I hope this post helps guide you in the right direction and not the wrong direction i took.... if i were to redo it again id probably go w/ 265/40/22 tires instead.
DAT GAP DOE!
oh and the icing on the cake was they couldnt program my tpms cause their sensor didnt have a 2016 RX350 programmed on it.
Feel free to ask any other questions
Thanks for looking
@DARITH THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!
*EDIT*
Also for those who are wondering about the road noise I hooked up an Decibel reader to my phone and recorded before an after from my dash board.
Road noise Normal stock 20" michellin tires was at 81DB average going approx 60mph on freeway
Road noise TOYO tires 22" was at 87DB average going approx 60mph on freeway (exact same route as above)
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New Wheels/Tires for 2017 RX 350 F Sport AWD
Need help picking new wheels/tires. I am trying to find the right 22 inch tires. With everything I read I am trying to avoid the fender gaps and at the same time stay close to a recommended alternatives. I was thinking wide tires and little fender gap. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
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Need help picking new wheels/tires. I am trying to find the right 22 inch tires. With everything I read I am trying to avoid the fender gaps and at the same time stay close to a recommended alternatives. I was thinking wide tires and little fender gap. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
I was also consider going to a wider tire by 10mm to a 275/45/R22 but haven't tested that setup yet.
To close up the gap you would need to go on a coil-over or air setup to the point where the RX would look like a larger hatchback than an SUV. The RSR Down springs give it just the right drop while still maintaining an SUV height stance. The other option is to go with a bodykit that has the lower fender flares (ex. Aimgain):
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Rx looks great
Correct, it's a must.
Yes I'm on 22" going on a lowering setup, but if I could do it over again to close up the gap more, I would do a slight step up in the tire height by 5mm (a member here is running this tire successfully and diameter variance from factory is at acceptable 4.02%, which isn't too drastic of a change) which is 265/45/R22.
I was also consider going to a wider tire by 10mm to a 275/45/R22 but haven't tested that setup yet.
To close up the gap you would need to go on a coil-over or air setup to the point where the RX would look like a larger hatchback than an SUV. The RSR Down springs give it just the right drop while still maintaining an SUV height stance. The other option is to go with a bodykit that has the lower fender flares (ex. Aimgain):
Yes I'm on 22" going on a lowering setup, but if I could do it over again to close up the gap more, I would do a slight step up in the tire height by 5mm (a member here is running this tire successfully and diameter variance from factory is at acceptable 4.02%, which isn't too drastic of a change) which is 265/45/R22.
I was also consider going to a wider tire by 10mm to a 275/45/R22 but haven't tested that setup yet.
To close up the gap you would need to go on a coil-over or air setup to the point where the RX would look like a larger hatchback than an SUV. The RSR Down springs give it just the right drop while still maintaining an SUV height stance. The other option is to go with a bodykit that has the lower fender flares (ex. Aimgain):
Another thing I was considering is to black out my RX just the one in the picture. Any idea the cost to black out the chrome?
Thanks a lot
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RX looks great exactly the way I would want mine to look. Do I have to lower mine to get the same look? I would rather not but just get the right tires/wheels. What is the exact tires specs and offset?
Another thing I was considering is to black out my RX just the one in the picture. Any idea the cost to black out the chrome?
Thanks a lot
Another thing I was considering is to black out my RX just the one in the picture. Any idea the cost to black out the chrome?
Thanks a lot
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To close up the gap you would need to go on a coil-over or air setup to the point where the RX would look like a larger hatchback than an SUV. The RSR Down springs give it just the right drop while still maintaining an SUV height stance. The other option is to go with a bodykit that has the lower fender flares (ex. Aimgain):
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Correct, it's a must.
Yes I'm on 22" going on a lowering setup, but if I could do it over again to close up the gap more, I would do a slight step up in the tire height by 5mm (a member here is running this tire successfully and diameter variance from factory is at acceptable 4.02%, which isn't too drastic of a change) which is 265/45/R22.
I was also consider going to a wider tire by 10mm to a 275/45/R22 but haven't tested that setup yet.
To close up the gap you would need to go on a coil-over or air setup to the point where the RX would look like a larger hatchback than an SUV. The RSR Down springs give it just the right drop while still maintaining an SUV height stance. The other option is to go with a bodykit that has the lower fender flares (ex. Aimgain):
Yes I'm on 22" going on a lowering setup, but if I could do it over again to close up the gap more, I would do a slight step up in the tire height by 5mm (a member here is running this tire successfully and diameter variance from factory is at acceptable 4.02%, which isn't too drastic of a change) which is 265/45/R22.
I was also consider going to a wider tire by 10mm to a 275/45/R22 but haven't tested that setup yet.
To close up the gap you would need to go on a coil-over or air setup to the point where the RX would look like a larger hatchback than an SUV. The RSR Down springs give it just the right drop while still maintaining an SUV height stance. The other option is to go with a bodykit that has the lower fender flares (ex. Aimgain):
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#55
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DarthRX on 265/45/22 w/Vossen VFS1
@andre001 I agree with Darith on the RSR Downs providing the best overall look while still providing the SUV height.
An alternative as well like he mentioned is taller profile tires. I also put 265/45/22 on my Vossen VFS1s on DarthRX and closes down the gap better.
An alternative as well like he mentioned is taller profile tires. I also put 265/45/22 on my Vossen VFS1s on DarthRX and closes down the gap better.
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Here are some updated photos from my older post complaining about my wheel gap.
these updated pictures are with the RSR springs installed
*disclaimer* these pics should be taken with a grain of salt as I am running low profile tires (most members on here are running much thicker tires so the gap would be much less than my setup)
these updated pictures are with the RSR springs installed
*disclaimer* these pics should be taken with a grain of salt as I am running low profile tires (most members on here are running much thicker tires so the gap would be much less than my setup)
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#57
The pursuit of F
Here are some updated photos from my older post complaining about my wheel gap.
these updated pictures are with the RSR springs installed
*disclaimer* these pics should be taken with a grain of salt as I am running low profile tires (most members on here are running much thicker tires so the gap would be much less than my setup)
these updated pictures are with the RSR springs installed
*disclaimer* these pics should be taken with a grain of salt as I am running low profile tires (most members on here are running much thicker tires so the gap would be much less than my setup)
You mentioned in a prior post you may have gone a different size. However, currently, these pics are with 265/35/22 Toyos (on the RSR Downs) right?
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Potential set-up...2016 RX350 F sport
Vossen VSF-1 22 x 9 ET 30 Matte graphite
Toyo Proxies ST2 265-45R-22 109V XL
Logic....or not...Going with the 45R closes the gap just enough and should make the ride slightly less firm than a 35 or 40. I don't really care about the ride, but would like to shrink the gap a bit more than stock. Yes I could lower it but am not going that route.
The ET of 30 balances the section width of the rim to the hub and should give me a slightly deeper concave look. ( I think)
The 9" is my conservative side to keep the tire on the outside of the rim, maybe a hair (2mm) of protection.
Not as aggressive setup as some, but ok for an old guy.
Any thoughts from those that have done this would be greatly appreciated.
Vossen VSF-1 22 x 9 ET 30 Matte graphite
Toyo Proxies ST2 265-45R-22 109V XL
Logic....or not...Going with the 45R closes the gap just enough and should make the ride slightly less firm than a 35 or 40. I don't really care about the ride, but would like to shrink the gap a bit more than stock. Yes I could lower it but am not going that route.
The ET of 30 balances the section width of the rim to the hub and should give me a slightly deeper concave look. ( I think)
The 9" is my conservative side to keep the tire on the outside of the rim, maybe a hair (2mm) of protection.
Not as aggressive setup as some, but ok for an old guy.
Any thoughts from those that have done this would be greatly appreciated.