Do 16" LS430 wheels fit 01 GS430?
06-10-08, 06:39 PM
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Do 16" LS430 wheels fit 01 GS430?
I got sick of low profile tires, so I'm switching to 16's. I bought a set of 02 LS430 wheels, but I forgot to find out if they fit. Anyone knows?
06-10-08, 06:51 PM
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There's no reason why they wouldn't fit. They're just really small and narrow.
06-10-08, 08:01 PM
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But do they clear brakes, do they have the same offset/bolt pattern?
06-10-08, 08:05 PM
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LS430s have big brakes, and the GS430 doesn't. So they will more than clear your stock brakes. They will probably be a little sunken in since they're not as wide, but the bolt pattern is the same.
06-10-08, 08:49 PM
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Good. Im going to post pictures once I have them installed.
06-10-08, 09:25 PM
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Why not go for the OEM GS 16s? They look nicer than the first gen LS430 rims.
06-11-08, 07:12 AM
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My GS was limping around on some 99 LS400 16's for about 3 months without any problems.
06-11-08, 02:13 PM
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Why not go for the OEM GS 16s? They look nicer than the first gen LS430 rims.
Well his set is off an 02' LS430, but it'll still look a bit funky.
06-11-08, 04:49 PM
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Well, I'm just sick and tired of low profile tires, and I was able to find a set of LS400 wheels and tires in excellent condition for an excellent price. Plus, I dont really like GS 16's, they look tiny for some reason. I'll post some pics once I have the wheels on.
06-12-08, 10:54 AM
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Even with the 17's and the 235/45, it's still too low profile of a tire for you?
06-12-08, 05:37 PM
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Even with the 17's and the 235/45, it's still too low profile of a tire for you?
Three bent rim in two years? Enough indeed.
06-12-08, 09:47 PM
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Three bent rim in two years? Enough indeed.
Wow.... makes me reconsidering purchasing 20" wheels.
06-13-08, 05:32 AM
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Wow.... makes me reconsidering purchasing 20" wheels.
You'll bend them right away. Pointless.
06-14-08, 12:47 AM
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wow r u sure? did u put enough air in ur tires? i live in san francisco, ca. i had 18s with 225/40/18, never had that problem. and there is pot hole in every block!
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