Calvin@Canada

I'm no expert on wheels, so I don't know if a +45 offset vs a +35 offset is a huge deal or not. Maybe ask at at a dedicated wheel/tire shop.

Lemon,

Good call - I ended up calling my Lexus dealer and they told me that the range is 35 to 42 for offset. I could go more but I'd void my warranty (and as I paid for the extra warranty to 160,000 km's that is a no go). Should have called first I guess but I thought I might get lucky on the forums.

Cheers

Calvin

The offset on the Lexus rims is +35 (or maybe +32 - I forget). I'm no tire expert either, but I don't think I'd go with a +45 offset on those rims. I definitely (absolutely, positively) wouldn't use those tires - the difference in overall diameter is too great (3 inches).

I was thinking the same thing on the tires but the rims should be ok with the right tires correct?

Thanks

Calvin

I also have a question on tire size.

My wife has a 2006 Rx400h which currently has 235/55V/18's and are 5 x 4.5 (or 5 x 114.3 in mm)

I have a fellow trying to sell me a set of rims and tires that are 18" Motegi racing rims (FF7) they are 5 x 4.5 with an offset of 45 and the tires are 225/40/18's.

I know if I use these tires they will be smaller and that will offset the speedometer by 10% or so but I"m thinking I could just buy the rims and then just put new tires on the rims as they are a decent price even without using the rubber. Would there be any problems with using the right size rubber on these rims (sorry I don't know a lot about tires)

Thoughts?

Thanks

Calvin