Don33 Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 I would like to put new factory wheels on my 2002 LS 430. They are currently 16-inch and I want to keep them the same size. There are may alternatives from Lexus and Toyota but not in a 7-inch width. My question for you is; can I use 6.5 or 7.5 (-.5 or +.5) safely and without negatively affecting handling, braking, etc? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990LS400 Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Either 6.5 or 7.5 "should" work but 7.5 is better in that it will put slightly more tread in contact with the road. My 2000 LS400 Platinum Series came standard with the same 16"x7" wheels that were standard on the 2001-2002 LS430. The aftermarket wheels I use in the winter with snow tires are 16"x7.5" and they work just fine. 6.5" wide 16" wheels are more appropriate for narrower tires. The 90-92 LS400 can with 205/65-15" tires on 15"x6.5" wheels. From 1993 through 2002, the standard tire size on the LS was 225/60-16" on 16"x7" wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don33 Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted June 5, 2012 Thanks for the reply...good information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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