285s not fitting
11-29-2005, 04:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Stump1883
I think I already tried that BRIAN, in fact is was more like this 
when they called me into the shop area to gawk at the fitment issue. A guy on here says he runs 1/4" spacers to fix the rub, but mine won't even mount, WTF is going on here, the southern batch of these tires must be cursed.
when they called me into the shop area to gawk at the fitment issue. A guy on here says he runs 1/4" spacers to fix the rub, but mine won't even mount, WTF is going on here, the southern batch of these tires must be cursed.Keep us posted, and learn to spell my name please or stick w/ "wabbit"
11-29-2005, 04:13 AM
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^^^^
Andy is DEAD on. Localmotion sold his 5 stars in like 2 hours on YT. $400 with center caps.
I want $550 shipped for 4 LX450 wheels and lexus center caps.
I ship via DHL and these would be to you in two days.
Someone better grab these or I am going to mount some Nittos and have two sets
Andy is DEAD on. Localmotion sold his 5 stars in like 2 hours on YT. $400 with center caps.
I want $550 shipped for 4 LX450 wheels and lexus center caps.
I ship via DHL and these would be to you in two days.
Someone better grab these or I am going to mount some Nittos and have two sets
11-29-2005, 04:22 AM
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Originally Posted by bamachem
if it were 6 months from now, those LX wheels would be MINE and wearing some nittos... 
and I have to assemble a baby crib today 
11-29-2005, 05:04 AM
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Are spacers really that bad? I love my 5 star wheels and would prefer to keep them, but I gotta do what works best in the long run. If I didn't see that others were pulling off the same wheel & tire combo I would be okay, but this is just annoying now.
11-29-2005, 08:43 AM
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well guys, im running the stock rims (5 spoke) with a 1/4 spacer and the firestone Destination MT 285/75/16 for about 6 months now, not one single problem with the spacers,
id like to get new rims at some point, but got other things going now.
id like to get new rims at some point, but got other things going now.
11-29-2005, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Stump1883
Looks like new wheels is the way I'm going as long as Eric's are still available. 
11-29-2005, 06:48 PM
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Yup, I bit the bullet and dropped the $$, the Lexus wheels are on their way, and I'll be sure to post up some shots once things are all mounted up. Thanks to Eric for being a great guy and business man durring this ordeal. 
11-29-2005, 10:06 PM
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That reminds me. I'm running 285's on my '96 and they ARE very close to the upper a-arms (I can fit my hand flat between the two easily enough) How much space do you guys have between the tire and a-arm? (those of you that are running 285s that is). Do any of you ever see rubbing from the a-arms on the inside of the front tires?
11-30-2005, 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by droppdwn
That reminds me. I'm running 285's on my '96 and they ARE very close to the upper a-arms (I can fit my hand flat between the two easily enough) How much space do you guys have between the tire and a-arm? (those of you that are running 285s that is). Do any of you ever see rubbing from the a-arms on the inside of the front tires?
11-30-2005, 08:01 AM
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actually, the gap isn't consistent thru the travel of the front suspension. at normal height/position, you will have a gap. when you droop, the arm pivots at the ball joint and can actually close that gap and touch the sidewall of the tire.
to check, jack up the front so the wheel droops and THEN check the arm/tire clearance.
to check, jack up the front so the wheel droops and THEN check the arm/tire clearance.
11-30-2005, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by bamachem
actually, the gap isn't consistent thru the travel of the front suspension. at normal height/position, you will have a gap. when you droop, the arm pivots at the ball joint and can actually close that gap and touch the sidewall of the tire.
to check, jack up the front so the wheel droops and THEN check the arm/tire clearance.
to check, jack up the front so the wheel droops and THEN check the arm/tire clearance.
Andy is correct here.
12-01-2005, 06:06 AM
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The wheels are here and I'm gonna try and make it to get them mouted before work. I'll post up some shots once it's all said and done. Thanks for all the help guys.
12-01-2005, 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by dragr1
Andy is correct here.
