KevinG

Does anyone know how hard it would be to install a late model LS430 steering wheel, or even a late 90's steering wheel to an early model LS400?  I have a '91 LS400 w/ blue interior.  My biggest concern is dealing with the airbag and electrical wiring.

I saw a 1st gen LS400 w/ a newer wood/leather steering and I really liked it.  My next problem will be finding a used steering wheel in good condition for a decent price.

Any help anyone can bring would be most appreciated.

Thanks,

Tim

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Hi Tim, go to http://www.american-stitches.com u can send them your steeringwheel without the airbag and a piece of wood trim u want them to match and in about 2 weeks they send it back to u all done about 300-400 dollars i have done it on 2 older LS400s and its just like the newer ones. that would be your best option

Hi this is Kevin in portland oregon i just purchased a newer lexus LS400 and it came with Those 17"chrome wheels the family before me put them on about 4 months ago they have brand new 235 /45/17 dunlop sport 5000 tires wow they r nice about 190-210 a piece new i am selling the whole set for $1300.00 if u would like to know more let me know yes they fit all years of lexus and would look awesome on a older es300 or ls400 and the fuel economy is pretty much the same i asked lexus of portland. my email is bvrtnadored@yahoo.com talk to u soon-Kevin

I found a site that has the 17" chrome seven spoke rims, the ones that come on 2001-2004 LS430.

My car is factory 16" 5 slot rims mfd. by JIL.

Will they fit, more specifically, will the lugs line up? Do I have to replace any studs like SK performance recently did?

Right now, I am running 225-60HR/16 Goodyear Eagles on the 5 slots. Very smooth tire. Over all look is sharp, but I have my noggin set on something a bit different...

What are the best smoothest yet decent handling tires to get, assuming I can go this route with the 17" rims? I've read the entire Wheels/Tires section and, like most forums, each member has a different take and opinion. Matter of fact, there is so much varying opinion, it's difficult to walk away with an overall decision, LOL!

I'd think a 50-55 series 225 tire would be best. (+1 on the rim, -1 on the tire height rule). I have Falken 215-45/17 series on my Legend and they are fairly smooth, grip decent. Not top of the line, but not bad either. Right now, the LS rides so frigin' smooth , I hate to compromise too much and a 45 seems borderline in ride quality. Som of you may feel differently about that, and that's what I want to know. I want a decent compromise, but since I don't paln to shoot corners at 50+ mph, I'm willing to give up some performance to keep the ride smooth as possible.

I live in So. Cali, so only occassional rain is a road grip issue.

I'm also concerned with extra fuel consumption. Bigger rims seem to mean more gas. And we all know what prices are like these days.

As nice as the 16" factory rims are, to me, they just do not set the car off as  I envision it, yet, I want to maintan a classy look.

Here is the URL that has the rim I am interested in. It's the 3rd wheel in the 2nd row. The ones on my car currently are right beside the 17" 7 spoke in the middle, same middle row.

http://www.lakeshorewheelandtire.com/specials/ls430.shtml

The 2nd question I have is can I take my 16" five slots and put them on my '93 ES300?? THAT would look sharp.

I welcome all takes, opinions and critique. Thanks much folks.

P.S. I just uploaded a front shot of my recently bought '98 LS400 w/20K miles on it. As I mentioned before, it is-far as I am concerned-still a new car.

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Hi this is for Lex Luthor about your custom burlwood trim from Tom at L5 where can i contact him and does he have a website. I have a 97scoo i would like to modify the interior and where did u get your sc430 shiftknob i have seen a few on ebay for relatively cheap but did not know how to make them work with my car since the overdrive is on my current shift lever. please respond on here or via my email. thanx, Kevin