LivinLrge Posted July 6, 2004 Posted July 6, 2004 I was thinking of doing the body from extreme dimensions, which is a knockoff , of the discontinued Jap. Kit. And also a set of rims, at the end of this summer. I was wondering, has anyone bought this kit? Hard to install/mold ect? Do pieces need to be cut? What are the largest rims that can fit on a 97 es300..stock? What do you all suggest... I was thinking of 17 IS300 Chrome Rims.. I dont want to sacrafice the lexus ride and comfort for looks. If switching the rims from the 15>to a larger size/different sidewall... is it going to ruin the ride? Hoping to get some imput...and suggestions...like...what size tires/rims to go with... and what tires are best ect... Should I get low-profile or... Thanks in Advance
HoeBag Posted July 6, 2004 Posted July 6, 2004 the jdm kit isnt discontinued.. but anyway.. the extreme dimensions kit might need to be shaved to be fitted correctly and maybe reinforced since its low quality fiberglass about the rims.... largest you can go is like a 19x9 with the perfect offset, i personally have 19x8.5 on the front and 19x9.5 on the rear with 245/35/19, 275/35/19 respectively to fit the is300 wheels youll need to have like a 5mm spacer
SKperformance Posted July 6, 2004 Posted July 6, 2004 hoe your rims don't fit. They stick out and rub like a mad man, so saying they fit because the bolt hole align it meaningless since you can't drive hard or carry anything or one anymore.
LivinLrge Posted July 7, 2004 Author Posted July 7, 2004 Where can you get the JDM kit then? ...and also how is the ride/quietness on that hoebag?
HoeBag Posted July 7, 2004 Posted July 7, 2004 hoe your rims don't fit.They stick out and rub like a mad man, so saying they fit because the bolt hole align it meaningless since you can't drive hard or carry anything or one anymore. i know my rear rubs... it sticks out less than 1/4", i have 19x9.5 in the rear, thats why i said 19x9 with the perfect offset.. the 19x8.5 in front clear perfectly the ride is alright and its quiet since the tires i have dont produce too much road noise.. however, i want my suspension to be a lot stiffer than it is now
LivinLrge Posted July 7, 2004 Author Posted July 7, 2004 So going with some maybe 17in chrome, and some real nice tires, I can still hold the quietness and softer ride that I like, while still chaning the appearence a little. What tires would you reccomend for 17in?
tundra-lover Posted July 7, 2004 Posted July 7, 2004 hmmmmmm..... I kind of like the look of the 17", but make sure you get a nice sized lip. The tires will be a little cheaper with the 17" as well -depending on what you buy? I like the Toyo's.
HoeBag Posted July 7, 2004 Posted July 7, 2004 i reccomend some dunlop fm901's very nice tires, and its real hard to curb your wheels with the fm901's because of its design
SKperformance Posted July 7, 2004 Posted July 7, 2004 fm 901's are great as are toyo t1-s' great overall traction and noise 17 is a good size to make it simple and overall little problems with sizing get a 43mm offset and a 7.5 rim with 225 width tires and you will be perfect
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