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97 ES with H&R 1.2 drop and IS300 wheels?

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Old 08-18-08, 02:46 PM
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Default 97 ES with H&R 1.2 drop and IS300 wheels?

I have searched and not found exactly what I needed to know I will be running a 215/50/17. I have a 1- 1.2'' drop.

Will the IS300 wheels (50offset) need extended studs or will a 10mm spacer have enough thread to bolt on gorilla lug nuts?

I already have the tires and have an opportunity to run the IS300 wheels. Im only concerned with the rear. Ive ran 17x7 with a 215/50/17 and 40 offset before fine. Just curious to get the wheels fitted without rubbing will I need the extended lugs or not. Thanks
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How wide is the rear?
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No you shouldn't just make sure you get the lug nuts for the is300 rims.
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I had 225/35/18x7.5 in the front +50 and it fit fine but tried to put 255/35/18x8.5 in the rear with +47 and a 10mm spacer but didn't fit only by a little bit. I'm guessing it should fit. I don't know how much mines is lowered haven't checked it but it covers a good amount of the tire in the front and rear.
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post pics when ur done. i wana c this
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Originally Posted by 99es3
I had 225/35/18x7.5 in the front +50 and it fit fine but tried to put 255/35/18x8.5 in the rear with +47 and a 10mm spacer but didn't fit only by a little bit. I'm guessing it should fit. I don't know how much mines is lowered haven't checked it but it covers a good amount of the tire in the front and rear.
Tried it once already. First off you can't use that big of a tire you have to use a 225/40/18. Second you need either longer studs and a bigger spacer or stud extenders. You will also have to roll or delete the fenders.
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yeah I learned the hard way.. only got the wheels because it was cheap. Now I am selling them =/
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That's what I had to do
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thanks for replying everyone! The only way it will work is for me to buy the spacers that come with the studs on them. Oh well back to the drawing board. anyone wanna buy my car?
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