Stormforge

the offset is usually stamped on the inside barrel of the wheel. just get your hubby to crawl underneath to look.

you need to know your offset, wheel size, and tire size before you do anything. this info would tell us if you would rub if you were lowered, and how much room to play with if you want to add spacers. without this info, everything would be speculation.

tsavo

What size are your tires? There should be a number on them like 245, 255 etc. They should be 245 or 255. If your wheels are 8.5" wide, you should be fine with 10mm spacers or anything smaller.

I was able to use 8mm spacers without having to replace my lug nuts/bolts. The shop who installs them has to be able to tighten the lug nuts to a certain degree, and I would say with 10mm or bigger you will probably need new lug nuts. If you can find a local shop that does this sort of thing, they should be able to order the spacers for you.

MrMark

iTrader: (3)

Tire size has little to do with the spacer required. What we really need is the confirmed width and more important, the offsets. Any spacer you use should be a hubcentric spacer with it's own studs so there is no issues with the factor studs.

Also, is your car an AWD? If so, I would not suggest using a spacer since that would change the geometry of the wheel track, which may cause issues down the road.

tsavo

Tire width, which is what I referred to, will come into play with rubbing issues. Using a spacer on an AWD vehicle should not cause any issues at all.

DCNASER

you see what I mean. Some say it won't affect my AWD, some say it will. I don't know. Let me get all these numbers for you. Be back in 5.

DCNASER

He got me some weird numbers. Inside the wheels has the numbers 8.5x20, tire sizes are 245 35 ZR 20 ALL AROUND. Other numbers are c19 A17, and 11312805, there is also H6/2/03. I am not sure if these make any sense.

MrMark

iTrader: (3)

None of these are the offset. Look for a stamp that says +40 ..... or +45

Also look on the rear of the backpad near the stud holes.

LexFather

I am with Mr. Mark. Since its AWD, I would not use spacers. I think to really make u stand out and help with the look, drop the car on the Tanabes. For an additional $500, it will complete the look.

DCNASER

What if it starts rubbing, then am screwed.

IXI187IXI

iTrader: (3)

i doubt it. you may have some slightly rubbing in the front but rolling the fenders can take care of that.

DCNASER

we can't find anything such as +40 or 45. Any other ways? What you mean look behind the backpad?

IXI187IXI

iTrader: (3)

typically on wheels on the back side of one of the spokes is a number that is usually +XX (XX refering to whatever the number may be). That is the offset of the wheel. if you dont know the offset, you can always call the manufacturer and they should be able to tell you.

i tried looking thru the thread but i couldnt find any info on the wheels you have. let me know the name and style of the wheel and ill try to look up the offset for you.

DCNASER

Ok, called the guy he said +38. Also, he said adapters are not a good idea they will have issues on lexus. He said spacers, whether 5, 10 are Ok, and he told me about a store that sells them locally and install them. So does this help at all?

IXI187IXI

iTrader: (3)

yea 38 is a pretty common offset.

as far as using spacers i dont know. i know staggered isnt idea with wheels on AWD because you get more surface contact in the rear. With spacers though, you still have the same amount of surface contact except the rear wheels are pushed out a bit farther. Not sure if that does actually mess up the AWD or not. I wouldnt think so but maybe Mark knows a little more about this.

DCNASER

Come on Mark. Your turn.