LS460 rims on 99 LS400
03-31-21, 05:13 PM
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LS460 rims on 99 LS400
New to the forum...Just got my second 1999 LS400, just sold a 2007 LS460 and I have OEM rims kicking around. I bought 20mm adapters to fit the OEM LS460 rims. My question is with the spacers and 18inch (7.5" wide and 32mm offset) rims will I need to either shave the spacers or roll the fenders to avoid rubbing on stock suspension...if there is any. I have not purchased tires for the 18's, thinking of either 235/45/18 or 22550/18.
I have seen one thread about this but would like more input from other users that have done this set up
I have seen one thread about this but would like more input from other users that have done this set up
04-01-21, 08:16 AM
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on paper it should fit fine with minimal rubbing on stock suspension. i say minimal because with 20mm adapters (not spacers since LS460 wheels are 5x120 and LS400 is 5x114.3) the final sizing will be 18x7.5 +12 (where stock is 18x7.5 +32). that's borderline aggressive fitment so it will come down to tires.
since you don't have tires on yet, why not do a test fit to see? take pictures then i will be able to determine what tire sizing will work best to not rub. at this point i would recommend going narrower 225. if it does rub, you can just remove the trim that lines the fender arches to give you a few more mm of clearance.
since you don't have tires on yet, why not do a test fit to see? take pictures then i will be able to determine what tire sizing will work best to not rub. at this point i would recommend going narrower 225. if it does rub, you can just remove the trim that lines the fender arches to give you a few more mm of clearance.
04-01-21, 08:44 AM
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on paper it should fit fine with minimal rubbing on stock suspension. i say minimal because with 20mm adapters (not spacers since LS460 wheels are 5x120 and LS400 is 5x114.3) the final sizing will be 18x7.5 +12 (where stock is 18x7.5 +32). that's borderline aggressive fitment so it will come down to tires.
since you don't have tires on yet, why not do a test fit to see? take pictures then i will be able to determine what tire sizing will work best to not rub. at this point i would recommend going narrower 225. if it does rub, you can just remove the trim that lines the fender arches to give you a few more mm of clearance.
since you don't have tires on yet, why not do a test fit to see? take pictures then i will be able to determine what tire sizing will work best to not rub. at this point i would recommend going narrower 225. if it does rub, you can just remove the trim that lines the fender arches to give you a few more mm of clearance.
I was leaning towards going for 225 but wanted to see if I can get away with 235
04-01-21, 04:29 PM
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I’m going to use 12X1.5 mag lug nuts as the adapters have 12X1.5 studs. I know the LS460 use 14X1.5 lugs but I’m hoping I can get away using 12X1.5, if not I will get the adapters machined to accept 14X1.5 studs
As soon as I get the wheels installed I will post pictures!
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