fnutz09 Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 I just recently purchased an awsome 1998 SC400 with 50K miles :D...I am very happy with it...I want to take OEM GS400 17" rims and replace the OEM SC400 16" rims....My question is has anybody out there done this to a SC?....and I am also looking for some suggestions/comments on my idea?...Good or Bad... Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin L Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 yea, its been done..looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 was asked 3 weeks ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartkat Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 was asked 3 weeks ago ← And the answer was? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fnutz09 Posted November 14, 2004 Author Share Posted November 14, 2004 was asked 3 weeks ago ← I searched several times under different headings and could not find any info on the subject... :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fnutz09 Posted November 14, 2004 Author Share Posted November 14, 2004 yea, its been done..looks great! ← Do you have any pics?...Is thier anything I should watch out for before I do this?...Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sc_toy Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 Click the link below to my Cardomain site.... '92 Black SC400, with 17" GS400 rims. I personally really like the combo, and I wouldn't put any bigger rim on the SC400. Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gage Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 I just recently purchased an awsome 1998 SC400 with 50K miles :D...I am very happy with it...I want to take OEM GS400 17" rims and replace the OEM SC400 16" rims....My question is has anybody out there done this to a SC?....and I am also looking for some suggestions/comments on my idea?...Good or Bad...Thanks... ← check out my 92 w chrome 17" gs 400 wheels( no modification needed) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...hl=ebay++wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fnutz09 Posted November 20, 2004 Author Share Posted November 20, 2004 Click the link below to my Cardomain site.... '92 Black SC400, with 17" GS400 rims. I personally really like the combo, and I wouldn't put any bigger rim on the SC400.Aaron ← Thanks for the pics Aaron...I agree with you...I love the combo...your SC400 looks awsome with those rims!!!... What size tires do you have on them?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fnutz09 Posted November 20, 2004 Author Share Posted November 20, 2004 I just recently purchased an awsome 1998 SC400 with 50K miles :D...I am very happy with it...I want to take OEM GS400 17" rims and replace the OEM SC400 16" rims....My question is has anybody out there done this to a SC?....and I am also looking for some suggestions/comments on my idea?...Good or Bad...Thanks... ← check out my 92 w chrome 17" gs 400 wheels( no modification needed) ← Looks Awsome!!!..What size tires do you have?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc_toy Posted November 20, 2004 Share Posted November 20, 2004 Thanks for the pics Aaron...I agree with you...I love the combo...your SC400 looks awsome with those rims!!!...What size tires do you have on them?... ← Those are kumho ecsta supra 712s.... 235/45R17 on all 4 corners. They were on the car when I bought it though, I think I'll go with Yokohama AVS Sports next spring. Likely 245/45R17 fronts and 265/40R17 rear if I can stretch them onto those rims without too much bulge. We'll see... maybe 245/45 on all 4 corners Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fnutz09 Posted November 20, 2004 Author Share Posted November 20, 2004 Thanks for the pics Aaron...I agree with you...I love the combo...your SC400 looks awsome with those rims!!!...What size tires do you have on them?... ← Those are kumho ecsta supra 712s.... 235/45R17 on all 4 corners. They were on the car when I bought it though, I think I'll go with Yokohama AVS Sports next spring. Likely 245/45R17 fronts and 265/40R17 rear if I can stretch them onto those rims without too much bulge. We'll see... maybe 245/45 on all 4 corners Aaron ← How is the ride quality on the 45's?...I don't want to stiffen the ride to much going from the stock 55's to 45's.... I was going to try to get 235/50's on all four corners...What do ya think?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny3 Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 235/50/17 is the correct size for correct speedometer. Not too large a selection tho, I used Falken 512's, look really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc_toy Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Ride quality is a little more harsh. These tires were on the GS400 the rims came off, and that's why they're not the correct size for the SC400. I will get proper 245/45s or equivalent when I change them. There is a very noticable difference between my SC and my moms LS w/ stock rubber. But that might also be due to my bad front lower a-arm bushings. I wouldn't hesitate to get 17" rims and rubber, but I'd probably steer clear of 18" and larger due to the roads where I live (not so good). Hope this helps, Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fnutz09 Posted December 6, 2004 Author Share Posted December 6, 2004 235/50/17 is the correct size for correct speedometer. Not too large a selection tho, I used Falken 512's, look really nice. ← Actually you are incorrect...Per my research 225/50/17 would be the closet is diameter and correct speedometer to match the original 225/55/16... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc_toy Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 ^^^ Technically speaking a 245/45R17 is closer to correct. A 225/55R16 is 647.5mm theoretical overall height. 225/50R17 is 650.0 mm 245/45R17 is 645.5 mm I think it's safe to say that .5mm isn't exactly noticable though. :D Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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