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Old 09-25-21, 12:04 PM
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Default 2005 ES 330 with 2014-2018 rims? Specs included for

I am looking to install some 2014-2018 ES rims on my 2005 ES330.
I have included the specs of both rims.
Has anyone done this? Any pics?
My original rims have 50mm offset and these are 40mm offset. Will this effect suspension or will I have to do get realignment?
Most importantly will they fit?
thanks!

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Old 09-25-21, 06:48 PM
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Hello,

Tried playing around in a photo editor to give some idea of how those rims would look on the car, below is a result. They do look good, now is the question of whether you have a place to obtain those.. Seems like other than the offset, those rims are completely identical, and lucky you, the offset on old rims is actually bigger than on new ones, meaning that it can easily be fixed with a set of quality spacers should you need it. Despite a popular hatred towards spacers, offset will give you the same lever on the suspension, so you shouldn't experience any difference in ride or durability with new rims.



Hope this helps and best of luck!

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