Bradster

Using the original wheels how far can i go up in tire size from the stock 205/60/15? not looking for anything too far out there just an increase in road handling.Thanks!

Lvangundy

I asked this same question a while back also.

There was no definitive answer (maybe 215s?). Your best bet is probably to upgrade to the 16" 1993-2000 LS wheels which are 225/60/R16. You can check my 16" upgrade here.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...threadid=71763

The newest LS430 have optional 17" 225/55/R17 wheels.

Here are a couple pics of a 1990-1994 LS wit hthe 17" wheels.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...t=LS430+wheels

Bradster

Thanks! point well taken..It's a bridge i'll have to think about before i cross.Is the difference between 15" and 16" readily apparent?

Lvangundy

Yes. I forgot to mention the difference between 15" and 16"

Lexus went with the 16"s because of the improved handling safety factor. The 15"s are pretty bad on such a big car such as the LS. Tthere is too much sidewall area on the tire.

The 16"s improved the handling/corning (giving you a number) at about 25% 'better.' Changing lanes on the freeway is alot easier, alot less body roll. I'm almost regretting not getting the 17's. If anyone has a pair of 17"s I'd think about it pretty hard.

Bradster

Thanks for the info..BTW what would a set of OEM 16" rims cost? Not factory new as i can only imagine the gross-national-product-of-a small-country price Lexus would charge