1st gen LS400, rims from an '06 GS300
#16
Looking at tire sizes today. I think a 225/55-17 will do the trick nicely. It's a little more popular than the 235/55-17. That gets a sidewall of 4.9" instead of 4.2" making it fit the LS a little better. I found some BFG g-sports in 225/55-17 for $95 at tire rack.
Speedo will be off by 3.5% or so.
Speedo will be off by 3.5% or so.
#17
You guys with the 1st gen LS400s should be happy that you can fit almost any wheel you want on it. Here I am with a 1996 LS400 and I can't put on a set of 17" GS430 wheels because it won't clear my brakes. Grrr...
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http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/pts/682756550.html
Even though this is a SCREAMING DEAL it looks like it won't work for me. Sigh.
#21
Now that you mentioned it, I remember that the original 17's that came with my GS430 were wider than the 17's from 06 GS300 that I installed. But they still fit without a problem.
#22
I'm talking about the 2001-200 whatever 2nd gen GS430. Those still have the 2 piston front brakes so I can't fit their seventeens on:
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/pts/682756550.html
Even though this is a SCREAMING DEAL it looks like it won't work for me. Sigh.
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/pts/682756550.html
Even though this is a SCREAMING DEAL it looks like it won't work for me. Sigh.
#23
They should, because the LS has bigger brakes all around than the GS. Unless the GS has some protruding suspension members that doesn't allow it, but didn't the GS300 come with 16s? I don't think there was a difference in brake size between 2nd gen GS3 and GS4 brakes. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
#24
the 1-2GS doesnt have brake clearance issues.
the 3GS (06+, which is the year i thought you were talking about) has brake clearance issues mainly with the V8 models, tho iirc the V6 model just got the big brakes as well.
the 3GS (06+, which is the year i thought you were talking about) has brake clearance issues mainly with the V8 models, tho iirc the V6 model just got the big brakes as well.
#25
I am. The tires are basically new so i'm good to go.
I was contemplating getting a different tire with a taller sidewall because of how the shorter sidewall looks a little weird on the LS in the picture. I'll just wait and see, but it's always an option to sell off the tires that come with the rims and get new ones. We'll see on monday when I pick them up.
I was contemplating getting a different tire with a taller sidewall because of how the shorter sidewall looks a little weird on the LS in the picture. I'll just wait and see, but it's always an option to sell off the tires that come with the rims and get new ones. We'll see on monday when I pick them up.
#26
Well, once you pick them up, take them to a balancing shop that has a Hunter 9700 machine, and test them to be round. Like I said, these rims bent EASILY, I've already bent three of them.
#28
Discount Tire shows a 225/50-17 as the standard size tire.
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/***...=009200%7C2006
So, I assume the 235/45-17 is a popular option?
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/***...=009200%7C2006
So, I assume the 235/45-17 is a popular option?
#29
Discount Tire shows a 225/50-17 as the standard size tire.
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/***...=009200%7C2006
So, I assume the 235/45-17 is a popular option?
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/***...=009200%7C2006
So, I assume the 235/45-17 is a popular option?
#30
More pics. Mostly the LS, only one of the GS. I'll take more pics of GS once I wash it, lol.
This was getting embarrassed, so I took it to an automatic car wash and then took this last pic.
This was getting embarrassed, so I took it to an automatic car wash and then took this last pic.