ConfigmanUSA

I too had to use the spacer and special lugs on my LS400. When all of the steps had been completed, it was then I learned the difference between lug centric and hub centric wheels. The aftermarket wheels were lug centric and I always felt like I had at least 1 or more wheels out of balance. I know the balance was accurate, I just couldn't seem to get the wheel exactly centered on the lugs. Do you have this problem?

Silvermate, I do not recommend them for the LS400. You will find incredibly short tread life, too much road shock, and they are not particularly quiet. <_< Sticky though.

I have a '98 LS400 and mounted 17" aftermarket wheels on the car. I selected wheels with a front wheel drive offset (catalog actually categorized these as wheels that would specifically fit a '98 LS400). When the wheels arrived, that's when the trouble began. I had to get spacers for the front wheels to clear the calipers. I also learned the difference between lug centric and hub centric wheels. The new wheels, are lug centric - the factory wheels are hub centric. No matter how I tried, I could not center the lug centric wheels on the car. For after market, do yourself a favor and mount only hub centric wheels. You can learn from my mistake and frustration. Once the tires wore out on the new wheels (and be aware, the larger wheel you go with, the shorter the tire life), I went back to the OEM wheels with upgraded rubber. They don't look as good, but man the ride is smooth.

You can find those wheels and other OEMs for the LS 400/430 at the following web site: AAARIMS http://www.aaarims.com/specials/ls430.shtml

Yes, I would consider selling my 1998 wheels if I could locate the '04 LS 430 17" 5 spoke wheels, and I knew that there wasn't a compatibility problem fitting them to my car.

Can anyone lead me to a source for the new LS 430 17" 5 spoke wheels? Would they fit on my 1998 LS 400?