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Old 04-26-12, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by WLGS01
I plan to redrill and run these in original specs. Backs shaved and fronts rolled, anybody know how they'll fit? Will they tuck in pretty good? Most like I'll be going with 215/35 front and 235/35 rear on tires.

I dont mind the tuck look, but if that doesnt work out then I'll just try to get it more flush, dont wanna get adapters or pull my fenders yet.
Same thing I have on my car, except I have 225/35 front and 245/35 rear.
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It will fit relatively flush in the rear if you dont run much camber, front will as well unless you run higher camber. I would probably go with the larger tires as the wheels when re-drilled arent super aggressive.
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^^^ Yeah I'm gonna try to run some camber with 215 and 235 tires since I wanna be low. Gonna try to pick up the wheels this weekend and just go from there.
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Those that have fitted these wheels, do you think there will be any rubbing issues (on unmodded fenders) if running a fat tire setup (245/40/19 front and 275/35/19 rear), lowered to about 1/2" - 1" fender gap and on factory alignment specs? This would be on re-drilled wheels, no spacer. I don't want to be cambered or run stretched tires.

Also, anyone know if these will clear LS400 BBK? Based on spoke design, doesn't look like caliper clearance will be an issue.

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Old 05-11-12, 03:52 AM
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Originally Posted by pdxgs
Those that have fitted these wheels, do you think there will be any rubbing issues (on unmodded fenders) if running a fat tire setup (245/40/19 front and 275/35/19 rear), lowered to about 1/2" - 1" fender gap and on factory alignment specs? This would be on re-drilled wheels, no spacer. I don't want to be cambered or run stretched tires.

Also, anyone know if these will clear LS400 BBK? Based on spoke design, doesn't look like caliper clearance will be an issue.
Fronts should be close rears will probably rub. The 7 series has huge brakes I think you'll be fine
Old 05-20-12, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by SuicidnS13
Also just found this in a thread on CL~

M5 wheels painted
Wondering if anyone's done an 18x8.5/18x9.5 E39 M5 wheels on a GS2?
Old 05-20-12, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by sc300jz


whats the fitment?
Old 05-23-12, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by sc300jz


GOOD EFFIN LORD!!! that thing is beautiful. if all goes well i might be adding myself to this thread within the next few weeks.
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Originally Posted by Slydewayz
correct me if im wrong but arent the stock studs 19mm?
So if I use a 19mm adapter/spacer it will clear my stock studs right? I wouldnt have to worry about cutting my stock studs for clearance?
Old 05-26-12, 12:07 PM
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Just picked up a set of these...waiting to get them re drilled. =D
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Originally Posted by WLGS01
So if I use a 19mm adapter/spacer it will clear my stock studs right? I wouldnt have to worry about cutting my stock studs for clearance?
Yes 19 mm spacers wheel work the Lexus studs will slide right ino the pockets in the back of the new wheels
Originally Posted by WhyteLexGS
Just picked up a set of these...waiting to get them re drilled. =D
Just run a spacer fr nice fitment !
Old 05-26-12, 05:44 PM
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Hmm I have a set of these wheels from my 745, should I sell them?
Old 05-26-12, 06:04 PM
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Yo I am so inspired right now, its not even fair! Your cars are so legit. Thank you guys for posting process and pics of your set up. Cruisinvip and Tn96dc, your set up shows that these wheels look fly even though the car isn't fully dropped, which is how I'd have to have mine on these horrible PA roads. But Sc300jz... bro... looking at those last two pictures you posted, I think I cried a little. your set up is sick!
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hi guys



UCF30's look cool with 7 series wheels too....
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Originally Posted by VINHsanity
hi guys



UCF30's look cool with 7 series wheels too....
Damn you ain't lying. That **it right there flows. I'll tell my cousin to copp a set then.
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Anyone know if these center caps will fit? 68mm seems to be a common size for bmw wheels.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4pcs-UNIVERS...c49e71&vxp=mtr

Would be a good option for those not wanting to run the bmw emblems.


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