20" rims, will it fit, if so will it look good?

RicoSuave · Lexus Owner Joined: Jun 11, 2006 Posts: 1

Im getting my new IS 350 soon and i am going to get spinning rims, and i want to get them big. I want to go for 20s but im afraid they will be too big, or just wont work. So give me your advice what size spinning rims should i get? Picture might be helpfull too.

jluvhi · Lexus Owner Joined: May 03, 2006 Posts: 7 Location: Ct

They will fit with 35 series tires. I have 20s on my is250. They are sick. You have to be careful about the tire pressure sensors. They didn't fit on the new rims, so I drive with the warning light on. I would buy an extra set of sensors from lexus and when you pick your rims you can check to see if they fit, Having the extra set keeps you from having to break down your stock rims and removing them. I have a couple pics on myspace.com\ /jluvhi ( I can't remember which slash)

VB250 · Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2006 3:46 am Post subject:

what width tire did you use? and do they affect you turning raduis?

jluvhi · Lexus Owner Joined: May 03, 2006 Posts: 7 Location: Ct

I'm pretty sure they are 215 35 20. No radius is lost but I do take it slow when I have to turn the wheel all the way. Not because they rub but the 35 series tire doesn't leave much space between the rim and the ground. It rides just as smooth as with the stock, you just have to be more careful with it

jluvhi · Lexus Owner Joined: May 03, 2006 Posts: 7 Location: Ct

my mistake. the 35s rubbed I have 215 30 20

VB250 · Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2006 4:02 am Post subject:

one thing i forgot i have the AWD that might limit my options for 20's all i have found was 18's from tire rack and discount tire. do you have any other sites that might help?

jluvhi · Lexus Owner Joined: May 03, 2006 Posts: 7 Location: Ct

I have the AWD as well. You probably won't have luck on the internet. I went to a custom rim center and and put the different rims against the car and then tried the 35 series tire and came down to a 30 series so it wouldn't rub. Alot of the rims have a universal fit so if you type in search for lexus Is rims you will get limited selection. My advice is to go to a shop

VB250 · Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2006 4:48 am Post subject:

thanks this will help. im not feeling the 30 series tires. the roads are probally the worst here there are a lot of pot holes and really bad interstates.

jluvhi · Lexus Owner Joined: May 03, 2006 Posts: 7 Location: Ct

some more pics

VB250 · Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 8:25 am Post subject:

looks good and the grill looks really sharp

jluvhi · Lexus Owner Joined: May 03, 2006 Posts: 7 Location: Ct

Thanks

playboyxstylez · Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 10:20 am Post subject:

20's are too much... doesnt look good unless u slam ur ride.. which means its probably gonna rub. go with 19's... youll be a lot happier... especially when its time to chance ur tires.. haha

jluvhi · Lexus Owner Joined: May 03, 2006 Posts: 7 Location: Ct

19s require 35 series and the fender space is exactly the same. 20 tires are more common and cheaper than 19. It would like nice 2 inches lower but it sits just right. the pics don't do justice. I get stopped everywhere I go for compliments

325forsale · Lexus Owner Joined: Aug 06, 2006 Posts: 1

19's are twice as expensive as 20's, stick with chrome 18's for performance and 20's for looks

pr4mncplus · Lexus Owner Joined: Aug 13, 2006 Posts: 6

Why, why, why would you ever put 20's on this car? Doesn't make sense. The car's suspension is tuned EXACTLY to the stock wheels, why would you screw with that - it might make sense on the 250 but not on the 350. The only change I made was that I got the chrome upgrade.

digdan · Lexus Owner Joined: Jul 25, 2006 Posts: 3

where did you get the billet add ons and chrome peices? car isn't lowered at all?

ashley · Lexus Owner Joined: Aug 26, 2006 Posts: 1

I have the 350, i bought 20's for it... and all i've had is troubles. Not with the car but the tires... if i have any suggestions, just leave it alone! The tires that the company sent me are to narrow and im leaking about 20lbs of pressure in like 3 days. I finally took it to discount and they said my tires are to small. I have 245/35/20 in the rear and 225/30/20 in the front. But I get rubbing even with the skinny ass tires i have in the front already so theres no way i could put larger tires on in the front to make it right. They look bad ass, but its not worth all the trouble! ill put some pictures on so you can see the difference between the rear and the front tires.. and that theres NO way I could get wider tires on the front. And I'm not sure who said that 19's are more expensive, but everywhere I've looked they've been like 100's less....

BigB · Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2006 9:21 am Post subject: 20's on is350 fits fine!!!

i have a is350 on 20 inch 8.5 in the front and 20 x 9.5 in the back. Staggered rims, Front tires 225/35/20 rear 275/35/20
you will rub on the front no matter what just melt down the fender plastic or just cut it with a knife. if you lower the car on 20's you will definatly need to roll the fenders out.

smokey250 · Lexus Owner Joined: Nov 03, 2006 Posts: 2

jluvhi,

i like your grille and want the same set-up or with an aluminum mesh lower, are the grilles on your 250 the ones you can get on ebay?

i also have 20s on my 250 that are 8.5 up front and 9.5 in back. i had to heat up the plastic inside the wheel wells and cut/bend it back but now it rides smooth as long as you know how to drive a car with rims...

and to all the 20 haters on this forum, you're all just jealous cause 20s look way way sicker than 19s or 18s on these cars and everyone loves the 20s, no matter how old, you get people looking...

smokey250 · Lexus Owner Joined: Nov 03, 2006 Posts: 2

another 250 with 20" wheels that obviously looks amazing...

...what all IS owners should aspire to look like...

kenmui2502 · Lexus Owner Joined: Nov 23, 2006 Posts: 4

hi everyone, i just got set of 20" for my is350, i put 235/35/20 in front, and they are rubing the side fender when lock turn..., can anyone tell me will 225/30/20 work? if i need to cut/bend the fender, can anyone post some pic. i want to see how to do it.
also, my rear are 265/35/20, i didn't try on yet, do you think i will have problem too?

and i will change my suspension to "tein super street"-adjustable hight, by then my ride will be atleast 2 to 3'' lower...., i need to know if there are anyone have 20" and got their ride lower too?

pls help...

Timbalandrum · Lexus Owner Joined: Nov 23, 2006 Posts: 2

Im bout to put 22x8.5 on my IS 250....i have 20s on it now they seem 2 small.....

AltezzaDude · Super Moderator Joined: Feb 1, 2004 Posts: 739

I doubt they'll fit.

L250 · Lexus Owner Joined: Mar 25, 2007 Posts: 4