MarkLS400 Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 Hello, My '92 LS 400 with 78K has the original chrome plated 15 inch wheels. The plating is worn in places so I will be replacing them. The OEM 15 inch wheels seem rather small by today's standards so I am interested in 17 inch wheels for replacements. Does anyone have information on how to select larger wheels and tires so there will not be wheel well clearance problems? Do larger wheels adversely affect handling? What about errors with the speedometer if larger wheels are used? Has anyone purchased a wheel/tire set on-line? Thanks for your help. Mark Stephen UPDATE: I purchased new 16 inch OEM 2003 LS430 chrome plated wheels, with gold center caps. Paid $675 off eBay. I added Kumho 225 60R 16 W Speed tires from Tire Rack. Overall I am very pleased with the improved appearance and performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mig25 Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 When you replace your wheels , I would be interested in getting at least two of the 15" crome ones you take from your car.... I have two that are in bad shape. Can not afford a complete upgrade from15 to 16 or 17"...Let me know. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddLS400 Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 I would go to 18" rims rather than 17". There's not that much of a difference in price. I'm planning to put on the Enkei LM1 18" rims next month. I like the clean look on luxury cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeandd Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 My '91 LS400 has 1998 16" wheels on it. I checked the speedometer and odometer with a GPS unit. The speedo reads 5 mph slow and the odo reads 4.7% low. I don't know if recalibration is a big deal or not. Anyone know? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMF Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 you will have to lower the car for 19 inchers, otherwise it will look stupid being too high from the ground. ive seen one of those "lowriders" here. looks funny and ridiculous. but once u lower it, you will sacrifise mostly all benefits of the Ls suspension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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