[lowrider]

Does anybody know what the stock offsets are on the F? This seems to be pretty difficult information to get. I don't know why I can't find it anywhere in Lexus's specs.

Lou

 

[lowrider]

I disagree with you both on the tire sizes. Using those sizes will increase the OD by an inch and throw off the speedometer. To maintain the stock height, go with 245/35/19 and 275/30/19. When my OEMs go, I'm thinking about going with 235/40/19 and 265/35/19 on the stock wheels. A little bigger in diameter, but not enough to really matter, IMO. However, there seems to little room in front, and I'm reluctant to going any wider than 235 in cross section. Also, at this point in time, there doesn't seem to be a good solution (read selection) as far as tire brands and models for the two sizes I have in mind.

Lou

 

[lowrider]

Peter you are on the right track,

Wheel widths and offsets look good.

As for your tires, I would run a 245/40R19 and a 285/35R19 rear. I know the price of the 245/35R19 does look good but your tires and vehicle will be better balanced with the 245/40R19 and the 285/35R18 sizes. If you run the 245/35R19 you'll have some rake to the car. The 245/35R19 is a full inch shorter than the 285/35R19.

Now that you are this far I would recommend calling the wheel manufacturer and asking them if the wheels you want will clear the brakes on your F. (We can do this for you if you would like.)

Lastly, PM us what you want and we'll be happy to see if we can get you the best price on it. We would love to earn your business.

-Travis

Travis

I believe you're wrong and Peter is correct. 245/40/19 and 285/35/19 are too tall (1" larger in OD than the stock 225/40/19 and 255/35/19). 245/35/19 and 285/30/19 are the same OD and are spot on with the height of the stockers.

Lou

 

[lowrider]

^^^^Glad I could help

Lou

 

[lowrider]

^^^^In addition, the rolling diameter of the wheel/tire combo is too small.

Lou

 

[lowrider]

305/30 has been done by FIGS. I'm running 285/30 on the rears with my stockers. The first two picts are FIGS, the last two are mine.

Lou

 

[lowrider]

^^^^I did start a thread when I put on my 245/285 Continental combo:

http://www.lexusfforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3159

I'm still very happy with my choice, over 1K miles on 'em now. The ride is a little better. The car corners better, and of course straight line traction is improved. I'm not sure what you mean by slushy, but if it's bad, I don't have it. There is a freeway exit near my home, that I can now take about 5MPH faster than I could on my old stock Michelins.

Lou