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They do a little on the front but are flush on the back. Just the angle of the photo.

From looking at your pic I'd say it was definitely the offset that is causing the problem, but again from the pic it looks like getting the arches rolled will solve your problem. Wozza had his arches rolled by 'Arch Enemy' when he put IS250 rims on his IS200, which was also lowered and carried a fairly heavy ICE boot build. Whoever you go to make sure they know what they're doing and especially that they warm up the paint before using the rolling tool or it may chip. Do you have any rubbing issues on the front, either on full lock or similar to the rear? See http://www.lexusowne...=1 Hi Tango, Popped out to a local place called Revolution Motorstore in Gateshead and they can do the rolling for £25 + VAT per arch and they said it should solve the problem as long as it doesn't catch on anything else but i don't think it can. I don't want to start forking out money only to find it doesn't solve the problem. Have noticed the fronts rub against the plastic protector / guards but only when it's on a full lock which isn't to bad.

Cheers tango, Not sure what to do cause the wheels seemed ok on the is200 i got them off. I didn't notice any catching or rubbing when i took it for a drive.

Hi Rich OB, Yeah running it with standard suspension. imo i think it looks spot on apart from it catching on the rear wheel arches which is making me think about getting some 17" instead 235 tyres don't seem to bad

Cheers for the reply janey. The tyres i had on before were 215 / 45 R 17s. Just looked at the back wheels and a mark is appearing on the outer edge of the tyre Am hoping its not the suspension and getting the arches rolled could solve the problem. Any idea how much it would cost and how much extra space it would make for the tyre and do you know anybody who has had it done? Many thanks again.

Hi all, Hope someone can help. Recently got a set of 19" alloys with 235/35 ZR19 tyres on for my Lexus is200. I love them and they completely change the look of the car, however i've noticed they are catching the rear wheel arches whenever i go over a bump. This is with only me in the car Have had my Lexus is200 se for over a year and am sure it hasn't been lowered and the new wheels i got are off a Lexus is200 sport and when i drove it couldn't hear any catching. Just wondering if anyone had any ideas and could help please. Thanks.

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Really nice looking car mate. Makes a big difference.

I've got exactly the same problem mate. Just keep looking in eBay. Every now and again you can get one for a bargain :-)

That's for the reply sprinter2012. Apexi it is.

Any pics of the grill mate?

Looks very nice wicked677. Never used clay before but looking at the results may need to give it a go.

Think i'll have to add it to my list of thing to do lol. It's getting a very long list at the mo :P

They look great. Make a real difference to the car. Are they easy to fit or is it a nightmare opening the lights up?

Thanks for the advice. This may be a stupid question (sorry if it is lol) but why is the apexi one the best filter?

Nice looking motor from another durham Lexus is200 owner.

Thanks for taking the time to write this up and do a step by step guide. Have been thinking about getting one for a while but they are bit expensive so may give this a go. What do you think of the apexi air filter? Any good?

WOW!!! Looks really good. Nice car.