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

Help with offset please

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-11-22, 10:14 PM
  #1  
tinker1977
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
tinker1977's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: wa
Posts: 7
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Help with offset please

Hi There,

We have a stock 2008 Lexus IS 350. We are getting new rims. We are doing 18 x 8.5 in the front and 18 x 9.5 rear. Today we found out the rims we really want are +38offset not +35. Will this be an issue? I really don't understand offset. We are not interested in lowering or rolling fenders and we do not want rubbing. Help please
Old 03-12-22, 02:33 AM
  #2  
primavera
Instructor
 
primavera's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Ontario
Posts: 1,190
Received 312 Likes on 263 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by tinker1977
Hi There,

We have a stock 2008 Lexus IS 350. We are getting new rims. We are doing 18 x 8.5 in the front and 18 x 9.5 rear. Today we found out the rims we really want are +38offset not +35. Will this be an issue? I really don't understand offset. We are not interested in lowering or rolling fenders and we do not want rubbing. Help please
+38 on all wheels will give you a perfect fit. Basically anything from +40 to +35 and in between works great on IS250/350
To understand how offset (ET) works use this website.
https://www.willtheyfit.com/
The following users liked this post:
isaacrvl88 (03-12-22)
Old 03-12-22, 08:36 AM
  #3  
bbaugher47
Moderator
 
bbaugher47's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: RVA
Posts: 1,912
Received 224 Likes on 195 Posts
Default


+35/+38 8.5/9.5 but in 19”. Flush , light rubbing but I’m lowered. Your specs will be fine.
Old 03-12-22, 09:55 PM
  #4  
bakalag
Intermediate
 
bakalag's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: ca
Posts: 456
Received 419 Likes on 122 Posts
Default

18x 8.5 +37 and 9.5 +38 no issues at all 235/40 and 275/35 tires



The following users liked this post:
L350XIS (08-28-22)
Old 03-30-22, 04:55 PM
  #5  
talkr21
10th Gear
 
talkr21's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: FL
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I have this exact setup with +38 and its perfect. Flush fitment and makes the car looker wider. I'm also on stock tire size
Old 08-28-22, 06:39 AM
  #6  
L350XIS
Rookie
 
L350XIS's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2021
Location: N/A
Posts: 29
Received 45 Likes on 14 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by bakalag
18x 8.5 +37 and 9.5 +38 no issues at all 235/40 and 275/35 tires


Hi.

Do you think 275/35 might work on 9.5 wide wheel with an offset of +35 if I do fender roll?

I love the look of your car with that wide tire in the rear and want to do the same. I don't mind rolling fenders if I have to just want that 275/35 in there at all costs.

Any advice would be much appreciated. Also I'm on H&R lowering springs
​​​
Old 08-29-22, 09:04 PM
  #7  
TheUser
Rookie
 
TheUser's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: CA
Posts: 26
Received 13 Likes on 9 Posts
Default

I run 265/35 on a 9.5 rear wheel setup for my IS350 and had the fenders shaved off from the inside. I decided on this method against fender rolling because cutting looks and provides a much better clearance. You could not tell even when looking at it directly.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Realzking1
Suspension and Brakes
7
12-09-20 10:50 AM
jdmsoarer
Wheels, Tires & Brakes Forum
2
04-27-03 08:09 PM
relapse
SC- 1st Gen (1992-2000)
10
09-08-01 09:51 AM



Quick Reply: Help with offset please



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 07:26 AM.