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I am a new Lexus RX owner of a Vapor Blue beauty (Just like Andye39s in the earlier thread)! Thanks to everyone on this post for helping me make my decision. I was reading this post for the past 2 weeks and finally bought my RXster yesterday.
I want to jazz up the RX and I am starting with wheels. I was thinking about 18" or 20" chrome wheels. Any suggestions? Do you guys think the 20" are too much? Also, I was told that I should use '255 55 r18' tires if I buy 18" rims, but what size tire should I use for 20" rims?
Lastly, I don't want to use spacers, will the wheels still look kinda recessed like they do with the factory rims? Thanks!
I want to jazz up the RX and I am starting with wheels. I was thinking about 18" or 20" chrome wheels. Any suggestions? Do you guys think the 20" are too much? Also, I was told that I should use '255 55 r18' tires if I buy 18" rims, but what size tire should I use for 20" rims?
Lastly, I don't want to use spacers, will the wheels still look kinda recessed like they do with the factory rims? Thanks!
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Congratulations on your RX!!
The only thing I can specifically address is your last question. If you don't want to use spacers, then you are stuck with the stock wheel (and can only upsize the tire to a 235 at that) size due to clearance problems with the rear strut. So, it's spacers or 16s, take your pick.
The only thing I can specifically address is your last question. If you don't want to use spacers, then you are stuck with the stock wheel (and can only upsize the tire to a 235 at that) size due to clearance problems with the rear strut. So, it's spacers or 16s, take your pick.
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Thanks for the info. Hhmmm. Can the spacers contribute to any long term damage? I called TireRack.com and they told me that I could upsize to a larger rim, but they did not mention spacers. Are spacers common? Thanks.
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