Notices
SC - 1st Gen (1992-2000)

auto couture and wheel size

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 2, 2007 | 03:48 PM
  #1  
lexforlife's Avatar
lexforlife
Thread Starter
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 6,864
Likes: 18
From: So Florida baby
Default auto couture and wheel size

hey guys

looks like i should be joing the gang here by next week if the purchase of my 97 coupe goes through by friday this coming week

its black on tan has supra tt swap done with a r 154 tranny , trd rear end , triple bronze clutch full aem and tuned to 532 rwhp on 19lbs and its already a single turbo


i ordered the auto couture kit on the 31st so its coming inbound



i have my & swiss 20's which may or may not be going with the sale of the car ( might have sale pending as we speak) i also have access to geeting my 19in & swiss back from my friend who lives across st ( he's selling his gs to get a tahoe for family)

i will be doing a ton of susp tuning on the coupe and am concerned about driving on 20's with boost and a tight susp


do you think 19in will look good

19x9 and 19x11 rear with 3.5 in lip these will all clear my big red rotoras going on the coupe as well

Reply
Old Sep 2, 2007 | 04:12 PM
  #2  
ACleanSC4's Avatar
ACleanSC4
Lead Lap
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 4,010
Likes: 8
From: California
Default

19's will always look good on a SC with a bodykit...of course the lower the better =)

Welcome to the SC crew!
Reply
Old Sep 2, 2007 | 04:20 PM
  #3  
SClean4's Avatar
SClean4
Lexus Test Driver
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,573
Likes: 1
From: Nashville, TN
Default

Damn, silver SCs are soo classy-looking. Silver is one of my favorite colors. I want some 19" mesh BBS LM or Luff M1 wheels, and even though I'm not into 20"+ wheels anymore, 20s do fill the wheel well nicely on the SC but I still think I'm going with 19s.

Last edited by SClean4; Sep 2, 2007 at 08:32 PM.
Reply
Old Sep 2, 2007 | 04:23 PM
  #4  
lexforlife's Avatar
lexforlife
Thread Starter
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 6,864
Likes: 18
From: So Florida baby
Default

Originally Posted by ACleanSC4
19's will always look good on a SC with a bodykit...of course the lower the better =)

Welcome to the SC crew!
thanks my good man

the silver sc was owned by a friend of mine who sold me his front 19in wheels , i ordered the rears then elected to sell them to another friend who bought the coupe who then bought my 19in wheels for his gs

now i might sell my car with the 20's and buy back my 19in

sound confusing yet
Reply
Old Sep 2, 2007 | 05:17 PM
  #5  
clean's Avatar
clean
Driver
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 181
Likes: 0
From: NY
Default

so what size rims or those on the silver lexus above?
Reply
Old Sep 2, 2007 | 05:25 PM
  #6  
lexforlife's Avatar
lexforlife
Thread Starter
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 6,864
Likes: 18
From: So Florida baby
Default

Originally Posted by clean
so what size rims or those on the silver lexus above?
they are 19x9 up front
Reply
Old Sep 2, 2007 | 05:32 PM
  #7  
Ali y0's Avatar
Ali y0
Pole Position
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 289
Likes: 0
From: Miami
Default

where did you purchase the auto couture kit?
Reply
Old Sep 2, 2007 | 05:49 PM
  #8  
JspecSC3's Avatar
JspecSC3
Lexus Champion
20 Year Member
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 4,908
Likes: 1
From: N/A
Default

Hey Congratulations! I hope the sale goes through for you. That is going to be one nice SC. As far as the wheels go..I think 19x9 and 19x11 would look very nice depending on the offsets you decide to go with. I'd suggest a low offset to compliment that new AC kit and give it that VIP look.
Reply
ClubLexus Stories

Celebrating Lexus & Toyota from Around the Globe

story-0

10 Lexus Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

8 Tips for Improving Your Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid's Efficiency!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-2

10 Best Lexus Models No One Remembers

 Joe Kucinski
story-3

TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing

 Michael S. Palmer
story-4

Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

Top 10 Lexus/Toyotas With The LEAST 5-Year Depreciation

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

Lexus LC500 Convertible Auction: A Preview of Rising Values?

 Brett Foote
story-7

GX 550 vs TX 550: Best 3-Row Luxury Lexus Family Hauler

 Michael S. Palmer
story-8

9 Best Lexus Models You Can Buy for Half Price (And 1 You Shouldn't!)

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

2026 Lexus NX Buyer's Guide: Models, Features, Prices & More!

 Brett Foote
Old Sep 2, 2007 | 05:53 PM
  #9  
clean's Avatar
clean
Driver
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 181
Likes: 0
From: NY
Default

lexforlife what are the rim size for the rears?
Reply
Old Sep 2, 2007 | 07:00 PM
  #10  
skpark70's Avatar
skpark70
Pole Position
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 2,102
Likes: 18
From: Washington
Default

Congrat... It'll be one sick SC for sure...
Reply
Old Sep 2, 2007 | 07:09 PM
  #11  
iasc300's Avatar
iasc300
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 3,574
Likes: 0
From: Iowa/WI
Default

good luck- i hope everything works out for the best
Reply
Old Sep 2, 2007 | 07:52 PM
  #12  
Dew23's Avatar
Dew23
Lexus Champion
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 1,734
Likes: 0
From: Florida
Default

ED 19 are perfect for the car the sc you are buying has 19 on it now 19x8.5 and 19x9.5 my car 19x9 fr 19x10.5 rear.
Reply
Old Sep 2, 2007 | 07:58 PM
  #13  
BLK13X's Avatar
BLK13X
For Mind Cruising
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 4,766
Likes: 25
From: NSW
Default

Welcome to the SC mob

For sure 19's will look sweet with an AC kit equipped SC! (or no kit equipped SC heheheh).
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bluelex
Performance
24
Apr 13, 2009 10:23 PM
silent1pro
SC400 / 300 Classifieds
5
Jan 11, 2007 06:44 PM
Hermosa
SC - 1st Gen (1992-2000)
16
Jul 31, 2003 10:46 AM
Dew23
SC - 1st Gen (1992-2000)
8
May 19, 2002 01:38 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 09:34 PM.

story-0
10 Lexus Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Some luxury cars chase trends, but these Lexus models look better now than they did when they first rolled into showrooms.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-06 17:58:29


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Tips for Improving Your Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid's Efficiency!

Slideshow: How to Get the Best Fuel Economy with a Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-05 20:54:44


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Best Lexus Models No One Remembers

Slideshow: 10 best Lexus models no one remembers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 17:33:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing

Slideshow: diving into 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium's pricing, performance, fuel economy, features, and amenities!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-23 13:09:18


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!

Slideshow: the 10 Lexus and Toyota vehicles you need to drive before you die.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-23 10:34:24


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Lexus/Toyotas With The LEAST 5-Year Depreciation

Slideshow: Top 10 Lexus/Toyota models with the lowest 5-year depreciation rate.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-08 12:19:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Lexus LC500 Convertible Auction: A Preview of Rising Values?

The LC hasn't even disappeared from the Lexus lineup yet, and we're already seeing signs of an explosive market.

By Brett Foote | 2026-04-06 09:25:02


VIEW MORE
story-7
GX 550 vs TX 550: Best 3-Row Luxury Lexus Family Hauler

Slideshow: comparing the pricings, specs, power, fuel economy, fun-factor, and features of the GX 550 Luxury+ and TX 550h+ Luxury.

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-03-19 13:44:11


VIEW MORE
story-8
9 Best Lexus Models You Can Buy for Half Price (And 1 You Shouldn't!)

Slideshow: 9 best Lexus models you can buy for half price and 1 you should avoid

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-03-19 12:01:07


VIEW MORE
story-9
2026 Lexus NX Buyer's Guide: Models, Features, Prices & More!

Here's everything you need to know about the latest NX.

By Brett Foote | 2026-03-19 11:56:59


VIEW MORE