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rim and offset question

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Old 11-26-07, 01:04 PM
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ok just wondering if i will have anyproblems fitting a 19x8.5in rim with a 32mm offset on the front of my 01 gs300 without any problems? or will i have to roll the front fenders? any info will help thanks
Old 11-26-07, 01:48 PM
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no, you shouldn't have any problems fitting that size rim on your car.
Old 11-27-07, 05:18 PM
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Although that offset is not too agressive, but there still more to take into account.
1. Are you lowered?
2. how low?
3. What brand of tires are you going to use?
4. What size tire are you plannig on using?
All these have to be taken into account to be able to predict if there will be any rubbing issues.
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I have +33 on the front with very minor/rare rubbing (not lowered), but I'm also running 245/40/19 tires, not the recommended 245/35/19.
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What about a 2007 GS350 with 20x8.5 +35 235/35/20 and 20x9.5 +40 275/30/20? Will that rub or scrape or should I downgrade to 19's and just get a drop with it?
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Watch the brake caliper clearance on the front of the GS 350;
it's the same brake as the GS 430 and IS 350, and requires
a fair amount of caliper clearance.

Offset doesn't really have much to do with whether or not they'll
clear; this is determined by spoke profile. Consult the wheel
manufacturer!

Offsets look pretty good, rear can be a little borderline if you're
running wide tires like the Dunlop or Michelins.
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