445187 Posted July 3, 2004 Share Posted July 3, 2004 Let me start by saying, it has been a 2 month ordeal to find wheels that fit this car because of the MASSIVE front calipers. I have spent over 10 hours at Les Schwab (over several days), but it is now over. Traditional "look in the book" doesn't work. The wheels I ended up with are 18x8 FWD (yes FWD) +40 offset. I must say they DO look good! (and I have never anywhere seen an LS with them on...) Les Schwab was wonderful the whole time, & get this, when I went out to look at it, I noticed that they had painted the hub & calipers black!! I didn't even ask them to!! Are they mind readers or what!! That was so cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
445187 Posted July 3, 2004 Author Share Posted July 3, 2004 ;) and now the tires, Zexius I-326 245 40/18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbpgawest Posted July 3, 2004 Share Posted July 3, 2004 Not my taste, but they look good. Love the look of the tires! B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93LSOwner Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 In the second pic. they look realy nice. They look good, in that they are not over due or make themselves stick out instead of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRK Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 I like the look of both the wheels and tires. Agressively understated I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chips229 Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 Looking good mate,so how does the car drive now,ive 18s on mine and im very very happy with the extra grip and stability :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteCracker04 Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 look too sporty to me for a LS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1UZ-FE Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 i think they look sweet. its personal preference/taste. Good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMF Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 i like em too, the only concern i have with all aftermarket rims is that LS is a pretty heavy car and i'm afraid that they gonna bent or just brake if i hit a pothole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1UZ-FE Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 the type/quality/grade of metal used should tell you that. oh man. theres nothing like seeing your name 11 times and 9 are in a row as latest posts on the LS forum main page simple things for simple minds i guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMF Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 but they dont usually provide this kind of info:( they might dont even have this info themselves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
445187 Posted July 5, 2004 Author Share Posted July 5, 2004 Initial impression - Had them for a couple days, intown driving so far, big trip coming in 2 weeks. Almost imperceptable difference in noise & ride (a tribute to Lexus suspension I suppose). Been on road under construction, main streets, over railroad tracks. I am almost unaware of any difference!! AWESOME! Thanks for the responses, I wanted a "not so bling", sport sedan kinda look, I totally agree with the resonse about understated/agressive, exactly the look I was after! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1UZ-FE Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 and this was well executed! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbpgawest Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 chips229, I'd like to see a closer pic of your wheels. They look good but can't really tell what they look like. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
445187 Posted April 16, 2008 Author Share Posted April 16, 2008 UPDATE! Just traded the car for a 2002 GS300, KEPT THE WHEELS! They fit perfectly, I have replaced the tires recently with the exact same tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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