Replacement Rims?
#18
I went another way. I noted a lot of newer cars are using black coated rims. As I prefer DOT rims that have been tested to pass those standards I picked up a set of rx350 rims from 2016-2019 that had been recoated with fairly high gloss powder coat.
my 08 pb is dark so I thought the dark would look good. I kept the plated 8” wide oem rims for a future collector or use.
i also kept the oem cassette radio/cd player for the same reason.
cannot remember seeing many new cars with bright rims.
My 08 . Took 15mm thick spacers as the front calipers were bigger than the rx.
my 08 pb is dark so I thought the dark would look good. I kept the plated 8” wide oem rims for a future collector or use.
i also kept the oem cassette radio/cd player for the same reason.
cannot remember seeing many new cars with bright rims.
My 08 . Took 15mm thick spacers as the front calipers were bigger than the rx.
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Bgw70 (11-14-23)
#19
i found this website to be the most helpful and informative to me even though i ended up staying with stock specs (245/40/18, 8, +45). the user enters tire width, profile, and diameter; and wheel width and offset, for existing and potential new setups.
the site then calculates and compares key stats side-by-side including diameter, circumference, poke, inset, speedo error, ride height gain, and arch gap loss (whatever that is). it also graphically depicts both scenarios on your axle. seems it would be especially helpful if you're considering deviating from the stock specs.
i thought it was so cool, i bookmarked the site!
https://www.willtheyfit.com/
i went from the oem silver alloys to the g spiders. i would have liked the tourmalines but they are twice the cost of the g spiders, at least around here.
the site then calculates and compares key stats side-by-side including diameter, circumference, poke, inset, speedo error, ride height gain, and arch gap loss (whatever that is). it also graphically depicts both scenarios on your axle. seems it would be especially helpful if you're considering deviating from the stock specs.
i thought it was so cool, i bookmarked the site!
https://www.willtheyfit.com/
i went from the oem silver alloys to the g spiders. i would have liked the tourmalines but they are twice the cost of the g spiders, at least around here.
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Bgw70 (11-14-23)
#20
I took away some handling and went with 45 series tires
#21
Pole Position
So how would a 38 offset work on the SC?
Dennis
Dennis
#23
So, looking at this illustration, thanks by the way, is that a 45 negative or positive offset?
#24
#26
Pit Crew
Thread Starter
Hey guys,
Are the wheels in the attached link any good? They seem less expensive than most and that makes me wonder about quality, etc.
CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE CP30 18x9 5-114.3 +35 SILVER WHEELS LM STYLE (Set of 4) | eBay
Are the wheels in the attached link any good? They seem less expensive than most and that makes me wonder about quality, etc.
CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE CP30 18x9 5-114.3 +35 SILVER WHEELS LM STYLE (Set of 4) | eBay
#27
Hey guys,
Are the wheels in the attached link any good? They seem less expensive than most and that makes me wonder about quality, etc.
CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE CP30 18x9 5-114.3 +35 SILVER WHEELS LM STYLE (Set of 4) | eBay
Are the wheels in the attached link any good? They seem less expensive than most and that makes me wonder about quality, etc.
CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE CP30 18x9 5-114.3 +35 SILVER WHEELS LM STYLE (Set of 4) | eBay
Looks like all of the wheels on that page have the +35 offset.
#28
I wouldn't take that gamble. If they don't fit it will be a nightmare returning them. Most likely a restocking fee.
The wheel is wider than stock and a different offset. Could lead to fitment issues. I would buy local and ask them to fit any different sized wheels on the car before you by.
Offset
35
Bolt Pattern
5x114.3
Rim Width
9
The wheel is wider than stock and a different offset. Could lead to fitment issues. I would buy local and ask them to fit any different sized wheels on the car before you by.
Offset
35
Bolt Pattern
5x114.3
Rim Width
9
#29
I wouldn't take that gamble. If they don't fit it will be a nightmare returning them. Most likely a restocking fee.
The wheel is wider than stock and a different offset. Could lead to fitment issues. I would buy local and ask them to fit any different sized wheels on the car before you by.
Offset
35
Bolt Pattern
5x114.3
Rim Width
9
The wheel is wider than stock and a different offset. Could lead to fitment issues. I would buy local and ask them to fit any different sized wheels on the car before you by.
Offset
35
Bolt Pattern
5x114.3
Rim Width
9
#30
Ok, another question on this whole wheel change topic... TPMI sensors. From what I have seen the earlier versions, 2002-2005 Have some sort of "wheel specific" sensors or something, is that correct? I know I can get the sensors on my Dodge's replaced for about $70 each at my local shop, are these Lexus TPMI units going to be a pain to deal with? $$$