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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 04:54 AM
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When looking at different posts here, I usually see the wheels fit GS, LS, SC. I have AT Atalia Inox wheels in 18x8 (I'm trying to sell them in the sale forum) which according to tirerack.com fit GS/SC but not the LS430. Do you know why this is the case?

I already sent Brandon a message but I guess I would check with you experts too.

Thanks for the help.
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 06:38 AM
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One word......offset
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 07:24 AM
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The offset on the wheels is +40. I thought if they fit on GS/SC, they always fit on LS. Apparently that's not always the case.
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 12:48 PM
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could it be the brake calipers? i know the LS has the 4 pistons monoblock, it's pretty darn big. maybe the spokes don't clear the brakes

and in general the LS can take lower offset than the GS/SC
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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 03:41 PM
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I haven't heard from Brandon so I don't know why it doesn't fit.

Does anyone know if it's possible to have some kind of spacers so these wheels will fit the 2004 LS430?
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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 04:00 PM
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Originally posted by rominl
could it be the brake calipers? i know the LS has the 4 pistons monoblock, it's pretty darn big. maybe the spokes don't clear the brakes

and in general the LS can take lower offset than the GS/SC
rominl, your right it is because of the front calipers,they stick out pretty far, so the offset is like a front wheel drive car.........it took Boze Alloy,three times for them to get mine right,I own the first set of wheels they made for a Lexus!
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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 04:07 PM
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Pic of LS caliper and wheel:
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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 06:11 PM
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Originally posted by pvo
I haven't heard from Brandon so I don't know why it doesn't fit.

Does anyone know if it's possible to have some kind of spacers so these wheels will fit the 2004 LS430?
well personally i avoid spacers at all cost, so...
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