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  • Birthday 04/11/1970

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  1. Thanks Bren. I'm downtown toronto, but I'll drive anywhere. I was at a wheel shop last night and they are the shop that recommended shaving the calipers if I want to keep the tires. I called DON VALLEY LEXUS today, and I'm waiting to see if I can fit the IS350 rims on my car. Still waiting for an answer. Hopefully that will be the ticket, and I'll sell these rims on Ebay. I remember. Have you taken the car to an actual tire shop (as opposed to a general repair shop) to see what they can do or suggest for you? Where abouts in Toronto are you located.......I have some tire contacts I can direct you too if need be. Seems to me you should be able to get those 18's on there. Did you get the 18 with tires already on them, if so what tires?
  2. Yes I have the orginal OEM rims on but they look dated. I have the 96 style and I'm looking for something more update. I've tried to attach a photo of my car and current RIMS.
  3. Hi The rotors are aftermarket, but are OEM SIZE - cross drilled and slotted. Calipers are OEM lexus and they are the problem. They touch up against the wheel as they really stick out. Car is 2100 KG, and I think the big caplipers help to stop all that weight???? Even with spacers the calipers touch metal. I need rims that will clear the calipers. I prefer to stick with Lexus OEM so I'm looking for LEX rims that fit.
  4. AS a futher Update - I saw a mechanic today who tried spacers but said it was a NO-Go for these Rims. He suggested after market calipers that are not as wide - Or he said I could have an inch ground off my OEM Calipers which would solve the problem. I think I might try and find another set or stick with the stock RIMS.
  5. Hey Bren. I'm embarrased as this is the second time I've made the same mistake. It's not the brake disks but the extra large calipers on my LS that won't clear the inside. The offset on the new RIMS are .45 but I think I might need 50?? If you know anyone who can give me a straight answer please let me know. I'm going to go crazy, and broke buying and selling Tires (And my wife has threatened the Lorraine Bobbit treatment if the same mistake thrice)
  6. HELP! I drive a 1996 LS400 DREAM - I need a new set of Rims but I'm not sure of the offset for the front. Ironically, TWICE - I bought a set of used Rims and Tires where they were supposed to fit - (THe current set is a dreamy set of SC430 18" RIMS with new Michelin Sport Tires. Can I use offset to get the tires to fit????? Or should I just shoot myself? If I can use offset then where can I go in toronto to buy them?? Can someone tell me what RIMS I should be looking at???? What measurements should I use? Please email me at dhennessey@hennesseycapital.com Regards, David
  7. Ok - Thank you for the advice. Just want to say that this site ROCKS. I was hoping I can keep this car for approx 5 years as the body and interior is in mint condition. All I need are some RIMS AND BIG TIRES so I can launch my Rap Album.
  8. thank you - I checked ebay for prices on the arms, and they also sell after market arms - Have you heard how they work? Or should I stick to Lexus parts?
  9. Hi I just bought my dream car a 1996 LS400. I need to fix the windshield washer/reservoir - The headlight washer works but the windshield washer doesn't - Are there 2 motors or 1? Also I'll need to get new front upper ball joints - Does anyone know where to buy high quality parts at a cheap price? please email at david.hennessey@td.com
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