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Old 12-02-11, 07:09 PM
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Default Need wheel guidance...

I've done plenty of reading and plenty of searching but am having a difficult time here...

Here's the skinny - I just bought a 2001 GS430, great shape over all but needed tires badly - went to do that today and discovered one of the chrome wheels is bent, and the other 3 are peeling inside the barrel (soon to be leaking no doubt).

I happen to have 2 sets of spare wheels for my Supra, but I think they are both going to be too big... Can anyone point me in the definitive wheel fitment thread for the GS if it exists

I have a set of Volk TE37s, 20x9.5 +43F (255/30/20) and 20x10.5+45R (305/25/20)

I also have a set of 18" forgestar F14s, 18x9+45F and 18x11+50R - The tires that are on the 18s are due for replacing anyway so I could put virtually anything on there.

Frankly I really would prefer to just have the stock wheels and tire size, this is my commuter car and I park it at the airport sometimes for weeks, so doing a staggered and high dollar setup isn't really very appealing to me but wheels I own are better than wheels I don't, or wheels that are broken.

Thanks for your time - Z
Old 12-02-11, 08:41 PM
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the 18s will fit but will be super sunk
Old 12-03-11, 07:59 AM
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the TE37's will work, you'll need some spacers though
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Taken from another site's recommendations:

2001 Lexus GS 300
Wheel Size: 16x7 - 20x9
Bolt Pattern: 5x4.5/114.3
Offset Range: 34-45

Other more knowledgeable members can comment on the basics of what is needed to use more aggressive offsets and sizes...
Old 12-03-11, 06:31 PM
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Well honestly I'm not looking to get agressive, but that does confirm for me the issue... the 10.5 rear would fit (20x10.5) according to tire rack - the 9.5 front would not the 18x11 rear would not fit with out a serious fender roll, and the 18x9 would fit fine... basically i need to fix my stockers or find suitable replacements as the sets I have for the supra are just a bit too big/agressive...

I'd really just assume be on the stock 235/45 tire too... I don't even want to waste money on the staggered tires... I've been trying to find some ISF or IS350 graphite wheels maybe but I can't find a single set that isn't curbed to hell...
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