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May i present my new 225/40/18 wrapped in Yoko's..

those at the bracknel meet would have seen them and i believe they were well received..

only only grumble is that i get minor arch scuffing when cornering at bit more harsher than usual and hit a bump. i think it coming from the front but havent made my mind up..

I was looking at dropping the lex but now im having second thoughts on that little number.

[url="http://www.lexusownersclub.com/gallery/album01/Fargos_Nu_Wheels"]http://www.lexusownersclub.com/gallery/alb...argos_Nu_Wheels[/url]

There looking good mate...

very nice

I would say get over to the group buy thread and get some springs to lower it- but you say you are getting some scuffing?


that sounds strange - plenty of guys on here on 18"s with a drop - maybe one of them will chip in?

nice wheels mate
i remember them

do you know what offset they are:question:
as they did look a bit proud

may have to roll those arches !

looking good.

So when was this Bracknel meet then?? Didn't know about that one!

Very Nice

"Roll, Roll, Roll your arch,"
"gently down the seam."
"Merrily, Merrily, Merrily, Merrily,
"Scrapes are just a dream"....


But I think it's your offset that's your problem..

What make and size are dem wheels?

tip top !

they do look to be sitting proud.......defo an offset problem

Looking good young man

Sure looks looks like the wrong offset though. Maybe have a word with the supplier?

Mark

Just spoke to the suppliers,, Offset is ET35. does that sound good or bad..

the wheels are Hi-Octane H109

just bend the rear arches up a tad . i did it on my vectra (don`t normally admit to that one ! ssshhhhhhh ! don`t tell no one !) did it with a heat gun (to make the paint flexible) and a wooden `ammer (mans best friend) and "hey presto" no more rubbing)

[quote name='Fargo' date='May 29 2003, 04:28 PM']Just spoke to the suppliers,, Offset is ET35. does that sound good or bad..

the wheels are Hi-Octane H109[/quote]
[i]Isn't the offset supposed to be ET45 boys and girls ?[/i]

Thats what I thought...

..but I'm no expert...

dont wanna say this but ::

offset of 35 will definetly scrub
i know through experience

the back will scrub if you put anything in boot
or carry rear passengers

the front isnt so suseptable because you dont load any thing on the front

you are also putting strain on the bearings etc:

my advice is to return them

dont let them scrub ,it is rather dangerous and can be expensive for new tyres

they did look nice though

[quote name='kev dood' date='May 29 2003, 02:28 PM']looking good.

So when was this Bracknel meet then?? Didn't know about that one![/quote]
I saw those.... Nice

Kev_dood.... pay attention!!!

Hi,

Wheels look terrific.

As for offset, tap the details into this:

[url="http://toy4two.home.mindspring.com/offset.html"]Offset calculator[/url]

Disclaimer: no idea if it's telling the truth or not

BTW, 45 is the standard offset.

Nige

hmmmm me thinks i shall contact the supplier, (R-Tec over in St Albans)

[quote]Fargo Posted on May 29 2003, 06:00 PM
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hmmmm me thinks i shall contact the supplier, (R-Tec over in St Albans) [/quote]

When i rang R-Tec a while back about some wheels, they told me the offsett for the Lex was 40mm, i told them that the offset is 45mm, they didn't agree with that

Nice Wheels.... Mine rubbed at the back a bit, but i got the arches rolled, but the front, you will always get a minor rub when turning the wheels etc.., but that will become less gradually.

[quote name='NigeSt' date='May 29 2003, 06:05 PM']BTW, 45 is the standard offset.

Nige[/quote]
I was under that impression too ...
BUT, having had the wheels off recently, i see '50' is stamped in the back.
There's no other marking that looks like an offset so i think it may be 50mm.

Maybe i'll measure it up some time to be sure.

Imi,, how much $$ did rolling your rear arches set you back.. how long does the process take, where did you get it done..

They do look nice, shame if you have to take them back though, do they come in different offsets??

Kavey - I do try, but have been mega busy with work at mo. Where abouts did you all meet then? Was it published on the site anywhere - maybe I am not looking in right places, but couldn't see it mentioned at first glance??

[quote]o Posted on May 30 2003, 07:50 AM
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Imi,, how much $$ did rolling your rear arches set you back.. how long does the process take, where did you get it done.. [/quote]

I got it done in Keighley, near Bardford, it took the guy around 2 hours and cost me £40 for having both the rear arches rolled, fronts are fine..

It's a bit hard to do if you have no basic idea on it, as you could crack the paint job. DUNCAN did his own rear arches, he grinded the rear ones..

Stamped clearly on the back of my spare wheel is [b]ET45[/b], thats a standard 17" 5 spoke alloy - so I'd say the offset for them is 45

Well ive spoken to R-Tec again and the highest offsets they do for the IS200 is an ET38, they did say that this i snot a problem and that they have fitted these before to Lexus's (lexi lol) with no problems. so me thinks i may have to go with the arch rolling,

Imi any chance of a photo of your rear arch profile so i can see the results,

Can anyone recommend a place to get the arches done in the London region..

[quote]Fargo Posted on May 30 2003, 09:51 AM
Imi any chance of a photo of your rear arch profile so i can see the results,[/quote]

I'll see what i can do, try n get hold of a digi cam, someone has borrowed the one here at me work place..

[quote name='imi' date='May 30 2003, 11:47 AM'][quote]Fargo Posted on May 30 2003, 09:51 AM
Imi any chance of a photo of your rear arch profile so i can see the results,[/quote]

I'll see what i can do, try n get hold of a digi cam, someone has borrowed the one here at me work place.. [/quote]
Thanks man

Here are some pics of my Lexi's rolled arches:

[url="http://www.lexusownersclub.com/gallery/Misc/arch1"]Rolled Arch[/url]

[url="http://www.lexusownersclub.com/gallery/Misc/arch2"]Rolled Arch [/url]

Cant see em my friend,, perhaps stick em inthe gallery and give me the link..

looks good,, think ill have to get mine done then.. could you give me the contact details of the place you got yours done. i may have to go there if i dont have any luck this end of the country.. will most bodyshop garages do the work, but then saying that id rather take the lex to someone who has done it before.

rsr tyres
in sutton do it

As far as i am aware R-Tec offer this facility too...

If you have no luck, then PM me, and i'll pass on the details to you
(after i've dug up through papers )

[quote name='bazza' date='May 30 2003, 02:49 PM']rsr tyres
in sutton do it[/quote]
cool ave ya got there number my friend

[quote name='imi' date='May 30 2003, 02:52 PM']As far as i am aware R-Tec offer this facility too...

If you have no luck, then PM me, and i'll pass on the details to you
(after i've dug up through papers )[/quote]
ill get onto them then,, ta

[quote]QUOTE (bazza @ May 30 2003, 02:49 PM)
rsr tyres
in sutton do it 

cool ave ya got there number my friend[/quote]


try 02086498688 might have to ask for sutton no. as this is croydon

They look very nice mate - I was wondering whos they were at Bracknell.

With the kit on, I'm sure your motor will look great.......

ta Zee,