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Frank DUva

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I am a new owner of a 2002 Lexus SC430. I fell in love with the car when I saw a similar one in the parking lot of a breakfast place I frequent with a friend. I could not stop thinking what a beautifully designed car it was. Then I found it was a potent small V8, RWD, independent rear suspension and retractable hardtop. I was hooked. I did a lot of research and searching for a low mile model for sale and found one in Indiana. Love the car. Such a beautiful cruiser, but I figured it would be a smoother ride with taller sidewall tires. I looked into getting some refurbished 1997 LS400 16" wheels with 245/50-16 in tires. Does anyone have any experience, advice or comment on that change? 

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yes, I considered that and I found a couple articles with lists of interchangeable wheels and both cars were listed . I am waiting for a rough looking used wheel from a 97 Lexus LS400 from ebay to try out. Will probably return it if I find out it fits or not.

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  • 2 weeks later...

I tried fitting a 97' LS400 wheel, 16in. on my SC430 and it fit, no problem. I'm thinking of buying a set of 4 reconditioned LS400 wheels and mounting 225/55-16 Michelins' Pilot HX for a more comfortable ride while maintaining good performance with 1 in. more of sidewall

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