IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models

What "mm" Wheel Spacers do i need??

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-16-08, 08:28 PM
  #1  
NODNARl3
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
NODNARl3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: CA
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default What "mm" Wheel Spacers do i need??

Iam thinking of purchasing wheel spacers for my 07 is250 and i was wondering what size I need. I have 19" rims, 19 8.5 F and 19 9.5 R, tire size is 235/35/19 Front and 265/30/19 Rear. Help would be appreciated thx!
Old 09-16-08, 08:44 PM
  #2  
CAIFAN_64
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (1)
 
CAIFAN_64's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Palm Springs SoCal
Posts: 1,773
Received 22 Likes on 19 Posts
Default

we need to know your wheels offsets too........
Old 09-16-08, 08:45 PM
  #3  
leo_k
Pole Position
 
leo_k's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: NJ
Posts: 246
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

what does offset mean? what measure of what is that?
Old 09-16-08, 08:46 PM
  #4  
NODNARl3
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
NODNARl3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: CA
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by CAIFAN_64
we need to know your wheels offsets too........
lol i honestly do not know because I purchased a used from another person and he didnt tell me haha :/ any other ways?
Old 09-16-08, 09:11 PM
  #5  
CAIFAN_64
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (1)
 
CAIFAN_64's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Palm Springs SoCal
Posts: 1,773
Received 22 Likes on 19 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by NODNARl3
lol i honestly do not know because I purchased a used from another person and he didnt tell me haha :/ any other ways?
without the offsets you are lost!!!! there is no way, to know what spacers you need
Old 09-16-08, 09:23 PM
  #6  
ChrISF
Lexus Champion
 
ChrISF's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Baltimore
Posts: 2,902
Received 12 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

pics would help too
Old 09-17-08, 05:22 AM
  #7  
ISooNice
Pole Position
 
ISooNice's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: FL
Posts: 205
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

you're just gonna have to wing it and see what kind of spacer's you need. take pics!
Old 09-17-08, 12:03 PM
  #8  
timucla
Driver
 
timucla's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: SoCal
Posts: 143
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Can someone tell me what size spacers I'd need for stock 18" G-Spiders dropped on Eibach Pro-kits?
Old 09-17-08, 03:09 PM
  #9  
mikez
Lexus Champion
 
mikez's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NJ
Posts: 3,906
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

G spider has same offset as OEM 18" rims, you will need 25mm.
Old 09-17-08, 03:13 PM
  #10  
MY2J
Pole Position
iTrader: (2)
 
MY2J's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Miami, FL
Posts: 384
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

check the back of your wheels... the offset should be on one of the spokes or on the inner lip. (note: you will have to take the wheels off)

remember there should be two different offsets because they are staggered (well in most cases)

Last edited by MY2J; 09-17-08 at 03:17 PM.
Old 09-17-08, 03:54 PM
  #11  
timucla
Driver
 
timucla's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: SoCal
Posts: 143
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

25mm for the front and the back? I was thinking 20mm in the front and 25mm in the rear.
Old 09-17-08, 04:12 PM
  #12  
mikez
Lexus Champion
 
mikez's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NJ
Posts: 3,906
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

no no no 25 mm in the back not front lol, in front you might start rubbing.

The stagger on OEM wheels don't matter, the wider rims have higher offsets to negate the width out. If you stick the front wheel (narrower and lower offset) in the back, it will stick out just as much as the wider back wheels.
Old 09-17-08, 04:15 PM
  #13  
ISooNice
Pole Position
 
ISooNice's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: FL
Posts: 205
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

^^^ i would do 20mm all around for it to be nicely flush. i think 25mm will stick out a tad bit in the rear.
Old 09-17-08, 04:52 PM
  #14  
mikez
Lexus Champion
 
mikez's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NJ
Posts: 3,906
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Nope it doesnt. I run 25mm on my car with 18x8 offset 40 which is the same as 18x8.5 offset 50 and it doesnt stick out. I actually wish they made 30 mm spacers lol

the extra .5 inch gives you (25/2) = 12.5 mm, but since the offset is 50 (-10 offset) you are only 2.5mm wider in the back than from the front. 2.5mm is 1/10".

That means with 25mm in the back, you will only be 1/10" wider than me, and mine does not stick out, 5 more mm will make it 100% hella flush, so youre safe

Last edited by mikez; 09-17-08 at 04:55 PM.
Old 09-17-08, 04:59 PM
  #15  
ISooNice
Pole Position
 
ISooNice's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: FL
Posts: 205
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

good to know!! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ but i plan to tuck tires! my coilover fund is almost there


Quick Reply: What "mm" Wheel Spacers do i need??



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 05:45 AM.