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I am thinking of getting Work Wheels XSA-03C 19" wheels.
Question: When I check the Work Wheels Japan's site and look at their PDF for what they recommend for the IS250, they say, 265/30 and not 255/35 which Lexus would recommend. Was wondering if there is a reason behind this.
First observation using a wheel calculator is that the 265/30's actual speed will be slower as to use 255/35. Second, the wheel's sidewall height will be similar to the front wheels (225/35).
Question: When I check the Work Wheels Japan's site and look at their PDF for what they recommend for the IS250, they say, 265/30 and not 255/35 which Lexus would recommend. Was wondering if there is a reason behind this.
First observation using a wheel calculator is that the 265/30's actual speed will be slower as to use 255/35. Second, the wheel's sidewall height will be similar to the front wheels (225/35).
Last edited by Sango; 02-21-12 at 04:02 PM. Reason: Typo
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I just mount my wheels and my rear rubs when i drive over any small bumps. The size for my rears for 18x9.5+31 with 255/40/18 tires. I'm lowered to zero finger gap and I had to raise it to 1 finger gap and it still rubs when I drive over bumps. Would you guys recommend a fender roll or more camber
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I am thinking of getting Work Wheels XSA-03C 19" wheels.
Question: When I check the Work Wheels Japan's site and look at their PDF for what they recommend for the IS250, they say, 265/30 and not 255/35 which Lexus would recommend. Was wondering if there is a reason behind this.
First observation using a wheel calculator is that the 265/30's actual speed will be slower as to use 255/35. Second, the wheel's sidewall height will be similar to the front wheels (225/30).
Question: When I check the Work Wheels Japan's site and look at their PDF for what they recommend for the IS250, they say, 265/30 and not 255/35 which Lexus would recommend. Was wondering if there is a reason behind this.
First observation using a wheel calculator is that the 265/30's actual speed will be slower as to use 255/35. Second, the wheel's sidewall height will be similar to the front wheels (225/30).
without knowing the widths and offsets of the rear wheels, i can't say whether 255/35-19 or 265/30-19 is the better fit.
I just mount my wheels and my rear rubs when i drive over any small bumps. The size for my rears for 18x9.5+31 with 255/40/18 tires. I'm lowered to zero finger gap and I had to raise it to 1 finger gap and it still rubs when I drive over bumps. Would you guys recommend a fender roll or more camber
alternatively, run 245/40-18.
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When you say camber arms, are you saying i should buy an aftermarket part to put more camber to my rears? Wouldn't putting more camber kill my tires faster?
I don't think I would consider 245/40 because I just bought new 255/40. I dont want to go through to hassle of selling it and remounting tires. Thanks for the suggestion though. I appreciate it.
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I am thinking of getting Work Wheels XSA-03C 19" wheels.
Question: When I check the Work Wheels Japan's site and look at their PDF for what they recommend for the IS250, they say, 265/30 and not 255/35 which Lexus would recommend. Was wondering if there is a reason behind this.
First observation using a wheel calculator is that the 265/30's actual speed will be slower as to use 255/35. Second, the wheel's sidewall height will be similar to the front wheels (225/35).
Question: When I check the Work Wheels Japan's site and look at their PDF for what they recommend for the IS250, they say, 265/30 and not 255/35 which Lexus would recommend. Was wondering if there is a reason behind this.
First observation using a wheel calculator is that the 265/30's actual speed will be slower as to use 255/35. Second, the wheel's sidewall height will be similar to the front wheels (225/35).
1. Work chose 265/30/19 because it will make the wheel and the car look nicer. Thin sidewall will make the wheel looks bigger and more vivid, espcially at very low ride height.
2. With 19X9.5" wheel, most tire manufacturers recommend tires with 265 mm. section width and 255 mm. for 9" wheel.
3. Using 265/30/19 will make your speedo show somewhat 3% "FASTER" than your oem Lexus spec because of the reduction of overall circumference.
4. Using 265/30/19 will make your car riding harsher due to shorter sidewall and wider tire contact patch.
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Thank you for helping a noob. I'm actually willing to roll my fenders, I'm just wondering if there will be any cons in the long run if i roll fenders.
When you say camber arms, are you saying i should buy an aftermarket part to put more camber to my rears? Wouldn't putting more camber kill my tires faster?
I don't think I would consider 245/40 because I just bought new 255/40. I dont want to go through to hassle of selling it and remounting tires. Thanks for the suggestion though. I appreciate it.
When you say camber arms, are you saying i should buy an aftermarket part to put more camber to my rears? Wouldn't putting more camber kill my tires faster?
I don't think I would consider 245/40 because I just bought new 255/40. I dont want to go through to hassle of selling it and remounting tires. Thanks for the suggestion though. I appreciate it.
if not done properly, you might end up cracking the paint and/or doing more harm than good.
the myth is that more camber will kill your tires faster. reality, however, is that the wrong toe settings - even without camber - will kill your tires.
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Thank you for the clear explanation.
If possible, can you tell me what is an ideal camber/toe setting for my front and rears that will prevent rubbing whenever i go over a bump/dip/fast sharp turns(applies to front) without fender mods. I don't know if it is possible but I want to be rub free with 0 finger gaps all around.
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My sizes
18x8.5+31 with 225/40/18
18x9.5+31 with 255/40/18
If possible, can you tell me what is an ideal camber/toe setting for my front and rears that will prevent rubbing whenever i go over a bump/dip/fast sharp turns(applies to front) without fender mods. I don't know if it is possible but I want to be rub free with 0 finger gaps all around.
*edit:
My sizes
18x8.5+31 with 225/40/18
18x9.5+31 with 255/40/18
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2 possible tire configs I may go with:
- 19 x 8.5 + 42 Fronts / 19 x 9.5 + 45 (with 265/30, or stick with the 255/35 for rears)
- 19 x 8.0 + 40 Fronts / 19 x 9.0 + 40
Attached is the Work Wheels Japan's wheel match up for IS 250 and XSA-03C wheels.
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I just bought some new wheels, 9.5F and 10.5R, +22 offset, and I have my fenders rolled. I am also dropped on Megan springs ( http://www.amazon.com/Lexus-Megan-Ra.../dp/B005C6F214 ).
I do not want to fender pull, nor stretch my tires, nor camber arms because I don't want to change tires every few months. I am about to change my springs to probably Eibach if needed, as they give less of a drop ( https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...d-for-2is.html ), so that's prolly the only thing I can do lol.
What size tires should I run in order to not rub?
I do not want to fender pull, nor stretch my tires, nor camber arms because I don't want to change tires every few months. I am about to change my springs to probably Eibach if needed, as they give less of a drop ( https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...d-for-2is.html ), so that's prolly the only thing I can do lol.
What size tires should I run in order to not rub?
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