New owner of a 2004 UL as of today and a wheel fitment question?
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Thanks, 255 35? how stretched is that on a 10.5 inch rim? what did you run on the front 225 35? I am not used to the whole stretched look, other car is a Viper with a 345 on a 13 inch rim lol
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For the front I went with a 235/35/20. I tried a 245 and almost tore my front fenders off when I drove it.
Tire brands seem to make a big difference. I had Hankook Ventus V12's originally and they ran pretty wide. Now I run Nitto NT555's and they fit better.
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It varies with each brand, but it's not too big of a stretch. It really comes down to ride height. At stock height you can pull off having 275's. My LS is lowered but not slammed and I couldn't go any wider at my current height. a 265 could be possible depending on camber and height as well.
For the front I went with a 235/35/20. I tried a 245 and almost tore my front fenders off when I drove it.
Tire brands seem to make a big difference. I had Hankook Ventus V12's originally and they ran pretty wide. Now I run Nitto NT555's and they fit better.
For the front I went with a 235/35/20. I tried a 245 and almost tore my front fenders off when I drove it.
Tire brands seem to make a big difference. I had Hankook Ventus V12's originally and they ran pretty wide. Now I run Nitto NT555's and they fit better.
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Yea definitely don't want stock height, I want no wheel gap or very minimal. The wheels have 285 in those pics, I was hoping with 275s and maybe some added camber I could get those to fit. I feel a 255 will look very stretched on a 10.5 rim compared to a 225 or a 235 I'd run on the front on a 9 inch rim.
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yeah not really wanting to pull fenders, cutting or rolling, i have no issues with but i feel like once you get into pulling, chance of paint cracking, etc
I am waiting on some 5mm spacers for the front to make sure they clear
I am waiting on some 5mm spacers for the front to make sure they clear
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After doing some research, I think I will go with 225/35 front and 255/35 rear, found some pics and they dont look bad on a 10.5 inch rim and it makes tires so cheap! haha, the whole setup costs as much as my one 345 tire!
What tires are recommended, doesnt look like there is much for matching tires? Nitto 555, Yokohoma S Drive, and Sumitomo HTRZ III
What tires are recommended, doesnt look like there is much for matching tires? Nitto 555, Yokohoma S Drive, and Sumitomo HTRZ III
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youll have to mod the fenders in some way to have a good looking fitment man. A roll wont hurt the paint too much if done well.
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Continental Tires over here! Love my DWS. I've been running mine on -2 camber in the front and -3 in the rear. Haven't had to flip them yet and i've probably put on 6-10k miles so far. I'll probably flip them by early June, so about 8 months on one side with that camber.
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You shouldn't have any issues. Here are pics of my UL with data systems controller, rears are rolled, nothing done to the front fenders. I'm selling my controller now that I have swapped to aftermarket air if your interested.
Data System Controller set to L mode
20x9.5 et21 225/35/20
20x11 et30 245/35/20
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Data System Controller set to L mode
20x9.5 et21 225/35/20
20x11 et30 245/35/20
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So I think I am going to pass on those iforged wheels, my buddy is selling them if anyone is interested....
however the new wheels I am looking at are 20x10.5 et25 with a 255/35r20 tire, should i be okay? shaving the rear fender not pulling
however the new wheels I am looking at are 20x10.5 et25 with a 255/35r20 tire, should i be okay? shaving the rear fender not pulling
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Usually people roll the fronts and shave the rear because the rear are so thick that it's hard to roll. However, Lexus fenders tend to cause dimples as you roll them. So I'd advise you to do research and go to someone that knows how to roll Lexus fenders. Cutting the tears are a bit scarey as well. Make sure they don't get too close to the edge where the paint can chip off easily. Also make sure it is sanded down so it's not all jagged and cut into the tires.
Daily driven? I hope your commute isn't far and you have an extra car. Slammed cars with stretched tires? They look sexy as we all know but it's a hassle to drive.
Not trying to scare you. Just giving you pointers from my past experiences. It'll be worth the hassle in the final outcome.
Daily driven? I hope your commute isn't far and you have an extra car. Slammed cars with stretched tires? They look sexy as we all know but it's a hassle to drive.
Not trying to scare you. Just giving you pointers from my past experiences. It'll be worth the hassle in the final outcome.
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It is a daily driver, 20 miles each direction. What do you mean by hassle to drive, the fact that they are low or something else? I can get the wheels in a 20x10.5 rear with an offset of 45mm, 40mm and 35mm and the front in a 20x9 with 45, 40, 35, or 30mm offset. Unfortunately if I want to deep concave wheels they highest offset the rears come in is a 25mm
I am sure if I could them in a 35 or 40mm offset I can easily put a 275 or a 265 tire on there
If its just about being cautious on being low...I used to daily drive this so can handle low, plus the car is on stock air so can raise it for my daily commute
I am sure if I could them in a 35 or 40mm offset I can easily put a 275 or a 265 tire on there
If its just about being cautious on being low...I used to daily drive this so can handle low, plus the car is on stock air so can raise it for my daily commute
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