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Old 07-02-17, 12:03 PM
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Hello guys! Newbie here. Trying to upgrade my wheels form the 'pie-plates'. I'm looking at a set of ESR wheels with the following specs: 19x8.5 all around with a Offset - 30, Bolt Pattern - 5x114.3, Will these wheels work with a stock suspension? Regards. Joe
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You could also get rid of the fugly pie plate look by just changing out the center insert section of the OEM wheels. Cost on ebay for a set of twisty inserts tends to be about $100. Makes the stock wheel look much better.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4x-Wesden-Aftermarket-Silver-Twist-Wheel-Center-Caps-fits-Lexus-SC430-550291S-/282462709574?hash=item41c416e746:g:6JUAAOSwBt5ZDQgr&vxp=mtr
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Originally Posted by Jabberwock
You could also get rid of the fugly pie plate look by just changing out the center insert section of the OEM wheels. Cost on ebay for a set of twisty inserts tends to be about $100. Makes the stock wheel look much better.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4x-Wesden-Af...5ZDQgr&vxp=mtr
Great advice, whoever designed those pie plates should be fired.....one of the all time ugly wheels.
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Originally Posted by tromly
Great advice, whoever designed those pie plates should be fired.....one of the all time ugly wheels.
I have to agree! Probably the reason the more recent models had nicer styling.
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Welcome to the forum Sc430Lex.
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Originally Posted by Sc430Lex
Hello guys! Newbie here. Trying to upgrade my wheels form the 'pie-plates'. I'm looking at a set of ESR wheels with the following specs: 19x8.5 all around with a Offset - 30, Bolt Pattern - 5x114.3, Will these wheels work with a stock suspension? Regards. Joe
....this combination will work, but you should go to a 35 series tire, to keep from rubbing......unless it's time for shocks
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Originally Posted by Harold57
Welcome to the forum Sc430Lex.
Thanks. I let my Audi TT go last year that I enjoyed modding for like fifteen years. Now let the Lexus modding start! Joe
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Originally Posted by texsexlex
....this combination will work, but you should go to a 35 series tire, to keep from rubbing......unless it's time for shocks
I can see a new suspension in my future.
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18" x8 Platinum Recluse 419U Black 5x4.5 40 ET 419-8866U+40 Rims Wheels from eBay $511
with SickSpeed center caps $97 (require milling)
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Originally Posted by Sc430Lex
Hello guys! Newbie here. Trying to upgrade my wheels form the 'pie-plates'. I'm looking at a set of ESR wheels with the following specs: 19x8.5 all around with a Offset - 30, Bolt Pattern - 5x114.3, Will these wheels work with a stock suspension? Regards. Joe
It will be perfectly fine. I suggest you to get the following tire fro your setup: 245/35/R19 or 255/35/R19
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