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Just bought a GS400 & want to add wheels ASAP

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Old 07-05-16, 12:32 PM
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Default Just bought a GS400 & want to add wheels ASAP

What's up just picked up a GS400 for my new daily and I am dead set on getting these whistler kr1's.
It was trial & error finding correct fitment for my 07 civic SI and I am trying to avoid all future headaches so I hope this is the right place to ask.

Wheels: https://www.whistlerwheels.com/colle...nt=15095214534

Car came with BC coilovers and that is the only suspension mod.
Will 18x8.5 +35 fit all the way around? Tire size? Not looking for aggressive fitment and not looking for aggressive camber just a nice clean lowered look. Thx.

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That should work fine. Go for a 245/40-18 tire. Enjoy...
Old 07-05-16, 06:07 PM
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I'd do 235/40.
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I had 18x9 +35 on my supra and it fit perfect. 235 front and 255 rear. I would think that you would be fine.

Oh and can I have your OEM rims? Please? LOL
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Originally Posted by 1QWKGS4
That should work fine. Go for a 245/40-18 tire. Enjoy...
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I've had chrome IS350 18" staggered wheel set up on my GS400. I was running 245/40 for the front and 255/40 for the rear. You can also use 265/35 or 275/35 for the rear. Ive read the widest you can is 295 series for the rear.
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Old 07-27-16, 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by silverbul
I've had chrome IS350 18" staggered wheel set up on my GS400. I was running 245/40 for the front and 255/40 for the rear. You can also use 265/35 or 275/35 for the rear. Ive read the widest you can is 295 series for the rear.

I've got 18x9.5 +15 all the way around.
225/40 fronts
245/40 rears.

Fits perfect
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Nice OEM rims
235 front and 245 rears, it fits perfect


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To be honest with you. If you decide to get tires, put 245/40 in the front. The GS, It's a heavy car. When I purchased my IS wheels I purchased the actual size that came with the IS which is 225/40. It rode good but in DC the streets are bad & the pothole demon destroyed the tire (sidewall bubble or steel belt break). Same with the 235/40. Soon as I installed 245/40 it holds the weight of the car well, comfortable on long distances drives, fills the gap up good with 1" drop. 245/40 in the front & 255/40 in the rear is perfect combination for everyday driving & long distance travel & looks good. I've ran this setup for 7yrs.
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