Blk Blood Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 hello, just wonderin if anyone knows if 20 inch rims will fit on my 93 ls400? and if it looks any good! thanks woop 1st post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrome04 Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Yes sir they will. The set on my 1st gen were 20x8.5 225/35-20 +40 Even with Tanabe DF210 lowering springs, never rubbed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blk Blood Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 VEry nice! good to know.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_fugative_7 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Yes sir they will.The set on my 1st gen were 20x8.5 225/35-20 +40 Even with Tanabe DF210 lowering springs, never rubbed. I just wanted to know if you had to upgrade your brakes since you put on a bigger rim? I'm thinking about doing 19's....also did you upgrade your shocks as well???? BTW...they do look nice...congrats.... B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrome04 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 No I didn't upgrade the brakes. But the 93-94 brakes should do an even better job of stopping. The answer to your 2nd question is in my first post ;) (Tanabe DF210) Wish I still had her sometimes!! :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blk Blood Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 Srry to bring this thread back but, with the Tanabe DF210 springs do you need to buy something else?? Do you install them on the stock chocks? stocks choks lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-face Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I'm intrigued as I also have 20x8.5's on my '94 LS400 and they do scrape when turning full lock. I bought them on the car already and don't know much about wheels so I'm guessing it's to do with my suspension? The factory air suspension seems to have been taken out and I wouldn't have a clue what's in there at the moment. Would I be right in thinking I just need to look in to my suspension? The car is very low. Cheers Kieran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDM Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 A lot of it depends on tire size. I currently run an 18" LS430 wheel but with a 245/45-18 tire from a Maxima, the sidewall height causes it to rub on the inner liners (car is lowered on DF210s and GR2s). A 40series tire would clear fine, I just don't need new tires yet. What size is your tire? Going to a lower profile will give you more clearance without the need to downsize the wheel. Also, what offset are the wheels? A lower offset will set the wheel farther out, putting it closer to the fender lip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrome04 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I installed the Tanabe DF210's on stock shocks and never rubbed once. Could turn fully from lock to lock. The trick is in the tires. Getting the 225 width instead of 245 tire allows the tire to "stretch" to the rim, giving you just enough extra clearance. Stretching the tire also adds a vip look B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-face Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Cheers. The guy I bought my car off was rather dodgy and i've slowly had to fix up a lot of cheap fixes he'd done so wouldn't be surprised if this is going to be a lot more work than it first seems! No idea on my tyre size or offset. Will have a look when I get home. I'm gonna have to do a bit of research to find out what these numbers mean! The car is very low though and makes some bad noises when hitting uneven road. Even just slight bumps. So will need to look into the suspension when I get some coin. Thanks for the advice on getting a shorter width, will have to remember that. Too bad I've only just got 4 new ones! Anyone got a quick explanation on the offset for me? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blk Blood Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 I installed the Tanabe DF210's on stock shocks and never rubbed once. Could turn fully from lock to lock.The trick is in the tires. Getting the 225 width instead of 245 tire allows the tire to "stretch" to the rim, giving you just enough extra clearance. Stretching the tire also adds a vip look B) Thats good to know because the ppl ive been talking too are all saying its an extra 1000$ or more for shocks and springs and lowering and all... Spending only 300$ on the Tanabe DFs seems just right to me, How much was your car lowered? Is this "stretching" safE? do others do that too? thanks a mill guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDM Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I installed the Tanabe DF210's on stock shocks and never rubbed once. Could turn fully from lock to lock.The trick is in the tires. Getting the 225 width instead of 245 tire allows the tire to "stretch" to the rim, giving you just enough extra clearance. Stretching the tire also adds a vip look B) Thats good to know because the ppl ive been talking too are all saying its an extra 1000$ or more for shocks and springs and lowering and all... Spending only 300$ on the Tanabe DFs seems just right to me, How much was your car lowered? Is this "stretching" safE? do others do that too? thanks a mill guys! $1000? For what? I bought the DF210s for $190 online and a full set of GR2s for like $230 on Ebay. It's a very good idea to replace the shocks as your OE ones are probably worn out anyway, plus a lot of stock shocks don't work so well with lowering springs, they like to ride the bumpstops or bottom out, especially when worn out. When you factor in the labor (it's not hard but beginners will feel daunted) why do it twice? Swap both at the same time and you're done for another 60-80k miles. Stretching tires has been around for decades, it's just not as common in the US until recently. The only drawback is you run the risk of curb rash to the wheel lip as it's not protected by the tire's sidewall, but if you don't drive like a moron you're fine. My other car sits on 225/40s on a 9" wide rim, it's done to fit the wheel well properly and avoid rubbing. Fits/looks fine and allows for a lower drop on coilovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrome04 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I'd say cost should be no more than $800 TOPS for springs/shocks/install/alignment. offset.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Offset_(wheel) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blk Blood Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 So.. if i get these shocks http://cgi.ebay.com/KYB-4-GR-2-GR2-STRUTS-...id=p3286.c0.m14 and buy these springs http://cgi.ebay.com/TANABE-Springs-DF210-L...id=p3286.c0.m14 i should be good to go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrome04 Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 buy springs from Luxurymods.com tell them you're a member, ask if they'll give you a discount. They should oblige ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blk Blood Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 Im so buying that "I love my LS" t shirt! Thanks crome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrome04 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 d@mn.... too bad I don't drive an LS anymore! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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