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Old 02-27-14 | 10:23 PM
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First of all I just wanted to say hi to everybody on the forum . If anybody can help me I've got this 2007 LS 460 from my uncle with some wheels on there already but the thing is the wheels looks like is sticking out a little bit . it just don't look right here some pix if anybody can help guide me on what i should do thank you
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Old 02-27-14 | 10:32 PM
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Actually looks fine
Old 02-28-14 | 03:21 AM
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Looks ok to me...with a slight drop it will look even better
Old 02-28-14 | 03:42 AM
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To me, the fronts look like they're sticking out too far. The rears look fine.
Old 02-28-14 | 04:57 AM
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Welcome Bee!

Take a few pics from front to back and back to front so we can see the how far the wheels are actually sticking out. Might want to use something other than a cell cam to get some clear photos... They do look OK but it is hard to tell from the photos you posted.

BTW nice car
What brand of wheels are they?
Old 02-28-14 | 04:59 AM
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welcome. your Uncle is quite a guy!
Old 02-28-14 | 05:03 AM
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Looks fine, like the others said take more pics from side of the car back and front. Also a drop would look nice too.
Old 02-28-14 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by scottkroug
Welcome Bee!

Take a few pics from front to back and back to front so we can see the how far the wheels are actually sticking out. Might want to use something other than a cell cam to get some clear photos... They do look OK but it is hard to tell from the photos you posted.

BTW nice car
What brand of wheels are they?
ill take some picture later on they hre wheels
Old 02-28-14 | 11:06 AM
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Nice, HRE's... Do you know if your uncle bought the wheels used? If they are sticking out a bit, I have a feeling these came off of a BMW... 5 or 7 series
Old 02-28-14 | 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 1Putt
Nice, HRE's... Do you know if your uncle bought the wheels used? If they are sticking out a bit, I have a feeling these came off of a BMW... 5 or 7 series
he just told me like a hour ago it came of a 7 series is that bad are good
Old 02-28-14 | 03:55 PM
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Assuming the wheels were built for a BMW 7 series, they are sticking out on the ls460 due to the lower wheel offsets that the 7 series can accommodate versus our cars (without any modification to the fender lips, etc.)
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My wheels are from my previous 7 series (02 745i). They are 20's though. The offset is not an issue. I was shocked when the setup worked after my tire guy was convinced it wouldn't. They mounted them and tested for rubbing. I was prepared to sell them and get something else, but no need!
Old 02-28-14 | 06:11 PM
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Lower it. I thought my fronts stuck out way too much too. Here was my car before and after drop: Need help with wheels-jzeunre.jpgNeed help with wheels-gqdnchu.jpg
Old 02-28-14 | 07:55 PM
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agreed the drop will bring it in on the top and clear the wheel well, I would get coils though a little unsure with drop springs to get it at the right height where you are not rubbing.
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Doesn't look right, sell them to me :P


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