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Old 11-19-06 | 08:47 AM
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I can finally confirm that the correct wheel size is PCD120. The wheel size I put on was

Front 20X9.5 offset 38 (5mm spacer) Tire size 245/40/20 Correct wheels should be about 33 offset
Rear 20X10.5 offset 25 (no spacer). Tire size 275/35/20

New lug nuts are neccessary to install these rims. Also need new center rings since these rims are made for the BMW.
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Originally Posted by hybrids14
I can finally confirm that the correct wheel size is PCD120. The wheel size I put on was

Front 20X9.5 offset 38 (5mm spacer) Tire size 245/40/20 Correct wheels should be about 33 offset
Rear 20X10.5 offset 25 (no spacer). Tire size 275/35/20

New lug nuts are neccessary to install these rims. Also need new center rings since these rims are made for the BMW.
How did you confirm this? Did you just put them on and they fit or did you talk with Lexus?
Old 11-19-06 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by hybrids14
I can finally confirm that the correct wheel size is PCD120. The wheel size I put on was

Front 20X9.5 offset 38 (5mm spacer) Tire size 245/40/20 Correct wheels should be about 33 offset
Rear 20X10.5 offset 25 (no spacer). Tire size 275/35/20

New lug nuts are neccessary to install these rims. Also need new center rings since these rims are made for the BMW.
I wouldnt recommend going the spacer or hubrings route with this car, as Lexus is very adament about the use of hubcentric wheels on the LS460
Old 11-19-06 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by luxury1
How did you confirm this? Did you just put them on and they fit or did you talk with Lexus?
Humm.... we just guessed But we had about 20 sets of different BMW wheels and a lot of tires to try on this car. We were trying it on a authorized wheel dealer since Lexus reps don't know anything about this car yet and they would like to know the results too. I basically asked the wheel company to let me try a set of 20" for a night to make sure there's no rubbing. I agree that Lexus did want hubcentric wheels specific for this car. Therefore I'm having a custom set of forged 22" made for me. But honestly, the car feels fine, we did CNC a set of special rings to fit these on. (CNC shop was just a block down )
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Originally Posted by D2-AUTOSPORT
I wouldnt recommend going the spacer or hubrings route with this car, as Lexus is very adament about the use of hubcentric wheels on the LS460
Do you have any wheels yet that fit the LS460 SWB that are hubcentric?
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Do you have any wheels yet that fit the LS460 SWB that are hubcentric?
Just make sure you're ordering 60.1mm hubcentric wheels bolt patter 5x120 if you're planning to order from CL vendors. D2 autosport knows the correct fitment since he already did a couple sets of custom wheels. I believe he has Zone and Maya wheels that fits.
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Do you have any wheels yet that fit the LS460 SWB that are hubcentric?
Yes of course we can provide wheels from ZONE, MODULARE, HRE and more that are hubcentric for these cars. Feel free to contact us for a quote.

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Old 11-29-06 | 02:23 AM
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wow, those offsets sound very low. i dont know if they are right or wrong, but if they work, that's great news imho
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Originally Posted by rominl
wow, those offsets sound very low. i dont know if they are right or wrong, but if they work, that's great news imho
OK, I got new set of rims today and offset and sizes are as follow. They fit perfect but I need longer studs since the 10mm spacer cause me not to have enough rotation from the lug nut to tighten it down safely. Rims are AC type IV and have really thick spokes so it's hard to clear the front brake caliper. The center hub for the AC rim is 74mm while the hub of the Lexus have 60.1mm. The lug bolt is a very awkward bolt size M14 1.5mm pitch therefore I have to CNC a set of new lug bolts to accomdate the thick spacer up front. While I'm at it I took out the stock brake calipers to have them repainted. I'm surprised to found out that our stock caliper have aluminum pistons. The size is 43mm diameter for the front caliper pistons. Please be aware that you might mess up your ABS, VDIM, VSC, brake system if you mess around with the brake caliper. My car was slammed on the lowest level after took out the caliper and reinstalled it. I raised the car back up by turning on the "ride height" switch. After I turned the "ride height" switch off the car returned to normal height. I still don't have time to go back to Lexus to find out later how to reset the factory computer, when I know how, I'll let you guys know.

Front 20X9 offset 38 (10mm spacer) Tire size 245/40/20 Correct wheels should be about 28 offset
Rear 20X10 offset 25 (no spacer). Tire size 275/35/20

New lug nuts are neccessary to install these rims. Also need new center rings since these rims are made for the BMW.
Old 11-29-06 | 10:41 AM
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nice info man, thanks! if those fitments are good and proven, that means the LS can take very low offset wheels!!! awesome!!!!

and what do you do to drop your car right now?? man need to see pics of your car
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