GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)

i need help with wheel offset and tire size

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 11-16-10, 08:58 AM
  #1  
7wolf
Rookie
Thread Starter
 
7wolf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Ga
Posts: 57
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default i need help with wheel offset and tire size

so i have an 04 GS430 that i've lowered with Tanabe DF210 springs and i want to put 20's on it. 20x8.5 in front and 20x10 in the rear. the thing is that there is a number of offsets to choose from, and i have no idea which one to use. the front is 35, 40, 45. and the rear is 43 or 45. so which one will fit?

and then there's tire size that won't rub..... ugh!

Please help me guys.
Old 11-17-10, 06:29 AM
  #2  
7wolf
Rookie
Thread Starter
 
7wolf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Ga
Posts: 57
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Seriously? NO ONE wants to help me with this?
Old 11-17-10, 06:41 AM
  #3  
LuxuryGS3
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (12)
 
LuxuryGS3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Dallas, Texas
Posts: 2,292
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Search man.. There are plenty of people who run w/ 20's and post their tire sizes/specs at the same time.. Look for the 2GS Mod Thread.. I believe there are a couple people in that thread that posted all that info and they're on 20's.
Old 11-17-10, 09:36 AM
  #4  
JiBBeL
Lead Lap
iTrader: (2)
 
JiBBeL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: nc
Posts: 632
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

If those offsets you listed are all they offer, get the lowest. 35 in front, 43 in back.
Old 11-17-10, 09:41 AM
  #5  
sakataj
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (182)
 
sakataj's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: tenn
Posts: 17,247
Received 73 Likes on 72 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by 7wolf
Seriously? NO ONE wants to help me with this?
we do,or some of us do. just want you to help your self first

Originally Posted by LuxuryGS3
Search man.. There are plenty of people who run w/ 20's and post their tire sizes/specs at the same time.. Look for the 2GS Mod Thread.. I believe there are a couple people in that thread that posted all that info and they're on 20's.


BTW welcome to the club

check both these links for 99% of anything you need on here

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ou-search.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...d-newbies.html
Old 11-17-10, 02:05 PM
  #6  
7wolf
Rookie
Thread Starter
 
7wolf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Ga
Posts: 57
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Thank you. I was just wondering if anyone else had those springs or something similar.
Old 11-17-10, 02:28 PM
  #7  
7MGTEPOWA
Rookie
 
7MGTEPOWA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: CA
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

In the front u should def get 40-45 offset since the rim is 8.5 wide and its lowered.. Any lower offset will result in rubbing.. In the rear get 40-35 the rim already is 10 wide that is a lot
Old 11-17-10, 02:47 PM
  #8  
7wolf
Rookie
Thread Starter
 
7wolf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Ga
Posts: 57
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

And I have been looking around on here a lot and didn't really find any info on offsets, so.... I thought I'd ask.
Old 11-17-10, 04:31 PM
  #9  
speedaddic
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (10)
 
speedaddic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Austin,TX
Posts: 4,252
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

If I had a dollar for every offset post...

how low are you
Old 11-18-10, 12:28 PM
  #10  
geeznuts
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (14)
 
geeznuts's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: nevada
Posts: 1,247
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Go with offsets in the 40s so you don't need to stress out lol
Old 11-18-10, 12:35 PM
  #11  
phillygs3
Moderator
iTrader: (5)
 
phillygs3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Philly...Born and raised
Posts: 2,834
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by speedaddic
If I had a dollar for every offset post...

how low are you

You would be a rich man
Old 11-18-10, 12:57 PM
  #12  
dejavu157
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (2)
 
dejavu157's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: California
Posts: 2,130
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Well buddy it depends on what tire size your running too. But for a small stretch 8.5 +40 fronts is way too high and it will be hella sunk. I had 9 +36 in fronts before while riding low and it was minimal to no rub. Since +35 is the lowest, there will be no rubbing issues. Hope that helps..

Last edited by dejavu157; 11-18-10 at 01:03 PM.
Old 11-19-10, 07:31 AM
  #13  
7wolf
Rookie
Thread Starter
 
7wolf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Ga
Posts: 57
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by speedaddic
If I had a dollar for every offset post...

how low are you
The springs were suppose to lower the front 2" and the rear 1.5" but I didn't take measurements.
Old 11-19-10, 07:41 AM
  #14  
7wolf
Rookie
Thread Starter
 
7wolf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Ga
Posts: 57
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by dejavu157
Well buddy it depends on what tire size your running too. But for a small stretch 8.5 +40 fronts is way too high and it will be hella sunk. I had 9 +36 in fronts before while riding low and it was minimal to no rub. Since +35 is the lowest, there will be no rubbing issues. Hope that helps..
Not sure on the tire size yet and yeah, It does help, thanks.
Old 11-19-10, 07:43 AM
  #15  
lexusscturbo
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (12)
 
lexusscturbo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Making CA Swirl free
Posts: 3,544
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I'd go 8.5+35 and 10+43 with a 15mm or 20mm spacer


Quick Reply: i need help with wheel offset and tire size



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 05:26 AM.