SC430 wheel fitment
10-29-19, 05:32 PM
#436
Driver School Candidate
10mm spacers
I am considering the wheels found in the link below. The offset however is 35mm compared to 45mm on the stock Lexus wheels. For those of you who use 10mm wheel spacers, did you install longer wheel studs? Is it better to avoid wheel spacers all together?
10-29-19, 05:36 PM
#437
I am considering the wheels found in the link below. The offset however is 35mm compared to 45mm on the stock Lexus wheels. For those of you who use 10mm wheel spacers, did you install longer wheel studs? Is it better to avoid wheel spacers all together?
https://www.amazon.com/OE-Wheels-Toy.../dp/B00WYMKNOK
https://www.amazon.com/OE-Wheels-Toy.../dp/B00WYMKNOK
10-29-19, 06:16 PM
#438
Front tire - 245/40/19
Rear tire 285/35/19
How the car sits with the new tires.
10-30-19, 05:19 AM
#439
Driver School Candidate
Wheel spacers
I’m new to this (obviously), so I’m looking at it backwards. So now I’m wondering how a 10mm wider stance (each side) will impact the already excellent handling.
Last edited by LDM; 10-30-19 at 01:42 PM.
10-30-19, 12:11 PM
#440
, so I’m looking at it backwards. So now I’m wondering how a 10mm wider stance (each side) will impact the already excellent handling.If you buying new wheels, go with custom offset of 25 front and 15-20 rear so you don't have to deal with wheel spacers. It's also depend on the wheel size that you are getting as well, i.e. stagger setup, smaller wheel in front, larger wheel in the back.
so for example, OEM wheel is 8in wide, and you get 10in wide for the rear, then your offset should be around 35-40mm (to be safe). If you look at the diagram from Talwang, it will tell you what wheel size would fit the SC430.
10-30-19, 01:40 PM
#441
Driver School Candidate
Impact of handling by going to 35mm offset verses factory
Are you referring to the OEM wheels? If you keep OEM wheels, you need 20mm spacers for the front and 25-30mm spacers for the rear, then your wheels/tires will look flush with the car.
If you buying new wheels, go with custom offset of 25 front and 15-20 rear so you don't have to deal with wheel spacers. It's also depend on the wheel size that you are getting as well, i.e. stagger setup, smaller wheel in front, larger wheel in the back.
so for example, OEM wheel is 8in wide, and you get 10in wide for the rear, then your offset should be around 35-40mm (to be safe). If you look at the diagram from Talwang, it will tell you what wheel size would fit the SC430.
If you buying new wheels, go with custom offset of 25 front and 15-20 rear so you don't have to deal with wheel spacers. It's also depend on the wheel size that you are getting as well, i.e. stagger setup, smaller wheel in front, larger wheel in the back.
so for example, OEM wheel is 8in wide, and you get 10in wide for the rear, then your offset should be around 35-40mm (to be safe). If you look at the diagram from Talwang, it will tell you what wheel size would fit the SC430.
Thanks
Last edited by LDM; 10-30-19 at 01:45 PM.
10-30-19, 01:57 PM
#442
Thanks for above information. My goal was to simply change out the rims - even keeping stock tires. The rims I’m interested in (18x8) have 35mm offset (verses 45mm offset with stock rims). I now understand the 35mm offset will result in the wheels having 10mm + 10mm wider stance. I consider the handling characteristics of the stock SC430 to be excellent. Will this change in stance have any negative impact on handling?
Thanks
Thanks
10-31-19, 05:49 PM
#443
Driver School Candidate
GS350/460 rims fit the SC430?
Does anyone know if the GS350/460 rims fit our SC430? They have the same specs (including the 45mm offset).
Thanks in advance.
https://www.autorimshop.com/wheel/le...rim-74210.html
Thanks in advance.
https://www.autorimshop.com/wheel/le...rim-74210.html
Last edited by LDM; 11-01-19 at 06:20 AM.
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11-03-19, 04:47 PM
#444
Does anyone know if the GS350/460 rims fit our SC430? They have the same specs (including the 45mm offset).
Thanks in advance.
https://www.autorimshop.com/wheel/le...rim-74210.html
Thanks in advance.
https://www.autorimshop.com/wheel/le...rim-74210.html
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LDM (11-12-19)
12-31-19, 03:46 PM
#445
12-31-19, 03:58 PM
#446
12-31-19, 04:23 PM
#447
Are you lowered at all? What size are your rims 19x9 & 19x10 as well? What offsets?
12-31-19, 04:34 PM
#448
I really like your setup too, it was your post that makes me think 245/40/19 & 285/35/19 is probably the way to go. Looks great and probably rides similar to stock. Might even scrape my front bumper a little less on steep angles since the wheels sit a little taller than oem. (I have a 30mm drop)
Are you lowered at all? What size are your rims 19x9 & 19x10 as well? What offsets?
Are you lowered at all? What size are your rims 19x9 & 19x10 as well? What offsets?
No lowering, but 30mm lower from your RCA should make the car looks even better. I have more room than 30mm drop.
Front wheel is 19x8.5 w/ +35 Offset and the Rear wheel is 19x9.5 w/ +40 Offset
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01-01-20, 02:23 PM
#449
Driver School Candidate
Possibly, so I wanted to have a slight rounded edge on the tire shape, so I went with the 275. The previous tires were 295/15, with the Toyo T1R, so a very rounded profile tire.
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joemg (01-02-20)
01-23-20, 02:16 PM
#450
Pole Position
I was going to jump for an Enkei PF01/Michelin Pilot Sport A/S in 18" and sell off my dealer chromed Lexus wheels. But I'm making some suspension upgrades and want those to settle in before I make a change.
So, I am lead to believe - I could be wrong - that 17" wheels will fit the '02 nicely. This would give me a lighter combo, more sidewall (about an inch), and an overall smoother ride. It would also help avoid pothole damage. I will never go to a Big Brake Kit, although I may go to Stop Tech slotted Street/Sport kit using standard calipers when these bunnies wear down. I don't race the car nor will I ever.
Is anyone else using 17" wheels and tires for winter, summer, or all-season use? Commentary?
So, I am lead to believe - I could be wrong - that 17" wheels will fit the '02 nicely. This would give me a lighter combo, more sidewall (about an inch), and an overall smoother ride. It would also help avoid pothole damage. I will never go to a Big Brake Kit, although I may go to Stop Tech slotted Street/Sport kit using standard calipers when these bunnies wear down. I don't race the car nor will I ever.
Is anyone else using 17" wheels and tires for winter, summer, or all-season use? Commentary?