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Originally Posted by Alex350
The problem is not in the drop, as it is even. The real problem lies in the fact that the rear tires are approximately 1 inch taller in the rear than the ones in the front, and that is what makes the drop seem uneven.
Why would they be one inch taller?
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Originally Posted by flyfl1pguy
I say no to FRONT PLATES. . . ![Thumb Down](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsdown.gif)
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I got pulled over driving home from the dealership for no front plates.
I said dood I got 7 miles on the odometer! "OK you have a nice day sir"
Maybe he just wanted to see this sexy *** car.
Oh yea nice drop man!! Must have felt good getting it done in your garage.
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was it a standard spring install or is there something i should take note of? My biggest concern is the alignment/ alignment specs, so please give us an update on how that went...Thanks
BTW- it looks so good w/out the front plate...
BTW- it looks so good w/out the front plate...
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Originally Posted by imaputz
is350s have staggered wheels... meaning the rear tires are larger than the fronts
255/40/18 and 225/40/18
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Originally Posted by Belmont
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Why would they be one inch taller?
Remember that even though you will see 40 as the tire wall height, that doesn't mean it's the same height. That number just states that the height of the tire is 40% of its width, therefore if you make the calculations you will see that the front's overall diameter is 25.09 inches and the rear's is 26.03 inches.
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just quickly measured the tires (mounted). rear is approx 25.25 inches and front is 24.50 inches. so the two have different diameters - and they should be as they are different sizes. i can't remember how it looked like on stock wheels. is the difference less noticeable with the stocks?
UPDATE on allignment. no luck. the shop here in san diego (btw very helpfull) could not obtain the specs. in desperation, they even contacted a lexus dealer. dealer was not willing to help.
oh well. i guess i have to wait longer.
UPDATE on allignment. no luck. the shop here in san diego (btw very helpfull) could not obtain the specs. in desperation, they even contacted a lexus dealer. dealer was not willing to help.
oh well. i guess i have to wait longer.
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Originally Posted by lexus27
just quickly measured the tires (mounted). rear is approx 25.25 inches and front is 24.50 inches. so the two have different diameters - and they should be as they are different sizes. i can't remember how it looked like on stock wheels. is the difference less noticeable with the stocks?
UPDATE on allignment. no luck. the shop here in san diego (btw very helpfull) could not obtain the specs. in desperation, they even contacted a lexus dealer. dealer was not willing to help.
oh well. i guess i have to wait longer.
UPDATE on allignment. no luck. the shop here in san diego (btw very helpfull) could not obtain the specs. in desperation, they even contacted a lexus dealer. dealer was not willing to help.
oh well. i guess i have to wait longer.
Thanks for the update... but could you give me some info on the spring install? Is there a how to for springs? If not, I can do it, although i haven't ordered them yet...
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[QUOTE=lexus27]just quickly measured the tires (mounted). rear is approx 25.25 inches and front is 24.50 inches. so the two have different diameters - and they should be as they are different sizes. i can't remember how it looked like on stock wheels. is the difference less noticeable with the stocks?
Although the wheels have different sizes, Lexus could have placed a rear wheel with a different spec, like a 245/40/18, which would still be a tad bit higher than the front, but not for an inch and would have looked a lot better.
Although the wheels have different sizes, Lexus could have placed a rear wheel with a different spec, like a 245/40/18, which would still be a tad bit higher than the front, but not for an inch and would have looked a lot better.
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Originally Posted by VB250
looks good........here in va the cars come standard with the plate bracket on the front. no way to get around it. it takes away from the look of the car.
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