Changing Rims on my Lexus IS200

[Zoomprotege]

Hi guys,

 

Thinking of changing my rims to a lighter set. Looking at forged rims. What are the choices? Please give me some ideas. I am running on 17" rims and will stick to it.

[Robertoon]

Wanna consider Wed sport 17inches at 6.75kg? Pm me

[EventH]

be care with the offset. My 17" +45 BBS RK can clear the stock front callipers with 50% brake pad but but not with new brand new brake pads. (I know its strange) End up having to use 4.5mm spacers.

 

CE28 are nice.

[Volk74]

What is the PCD for your Lexus?

[EventH]

5x114.3

[Zoomprotege]

Trying not to have any spacers for this ride. Do you know the factory offset?

[EventH]

I was surprised also as the +45 offset is supposed to be suitable for IS200.

It could be down to the design of the spokes. Some simply curve in too much.

[Yaloryalor]

Bro,

 

Thinking to change the rims liao? Previously i was wondering why most of the IS200 using the orgianl rims..

 

I also recently thinking of change my rims also, thinking only lar. My car is black colour,maybe those chrome type?

[Yaloryalor]

What is PCD?

[Garlic]

PCD = pitch circle diameter

 

Think of it as the diameter of an imaginary circle draw tru' through the center of your wheel bolt holes.

[Rmteamrims]

UPsize and staggered fitment

[EventH]

but cannot rotate ... very siong on the pocket

[Yaloryalor]

Thanks Bro!

 

Does it matters when choosing a rims?

[EventH]

yep ... the bolt pattern is different for different makes and models.

 

Some examples

 

4x100 corolla/ES Civic/ old lancers

5x100 subaru TS/ WRX

4x114.3 N16 Sunny

5x114.3 Lexus/ FD Civic/ Integra

5x120 Current BMW

 

Have to be wary of the design of the spokes and offset also ... I discover to my horror that my rim design (BBS RK) cannot clear brake callipers with new brake pads on the IS/RS200, even if the offset (+45)is correct.

Edited August 19, 2007 by EventH

[Yaloryalor]

I see..

 

For the past few times when I change my rims, I only consider the rims need how many nuts ( example 4 or 5 nuts per rim).

 

You changed your rims? Can post some pics to share with us?

[EventH]

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[Yaloryalor]

Thanks for sharing!

 

You din lower IS200 pa? These days, chrome rims are very popular!

[EventH]

not chrome ... stock car ;) just some minor mods to stiffen the chassis.

 

I heard in lowering cars, the centre of gravity might be shifted too far relative to the roll centre of the car. Like that not good for handling also.