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I need help on putting my 20" inch lowenhart LDR
well actually im still looking for the rims
Can anyone help me how to convert 5x120 or 5x112 (most lowen LDR bolt size)
to my TL?
and what is the biggest tire size that would fit into my car?
305 wont fit right?
Thanx
PLEASE HELP!!!!!!

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or should i go with 19"?
cuz i dont want to lower my car niway
thanx guys

princelybug

iTrader: (16)

Lowenhart's are tight wheels. Definitely baller status. However, if the bolt pattern does not match, then I highly recommend you don't try to get them to fit on the TL, even though there is a way to do it. I don't think it's safe, nor worthe the $/effort. Just sell 'em, and get something else that fits. Just my

ndabunka

Sorry dude, you are out of luck. The ONLY way you are going to get Lowenhart's on this car is to get the correct bolt pattern. You can not "convert" those mercedes bolt patterns (120 & 112) to the correct 114.5 needed for this application. But hey, if your gonna drop $4K on wheels, there are a LOT more choices out there (like HRE, MAYA, Asanti, 360 forged, etc that WILL make them to fit this car)

CL Platano

There are plenty of lowenharts in the correct bolt pattern they sell them all day on club lexus and no you cant put a 305 on a TL

erick3

dude, haven't you seen that video clip of that rx-7? all 4 wheels fell RIGHT OFF while tracking; aka your possible outcome. don't do it...for your safety and the potential $$$.

stillhere153

iTrader: (1)

here is the vid - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnwf2JWcgg8

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HEY GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I FOUND LOWENHART WITH 5x114
hauhauhauhauhahuahuha
ahuahuahuahuahuahuahuahuaha
im so happy
but the rear tire is 275..
would 275/30/20 fit?
the front is 245/30/20 and i know that would fit

please give me input!
thanx guys

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another thing...
would 20 inch looks gud? or should i get 19 inch instead?
cuz i probably wont lower my car after i put my rims on
i just want to install my gorgeous LDR lowenhart black rims
yea.... inputs?

ndabunka

The front's actually may not fit and nothing looks gud (as it's not even a word). Now that you found the correct thread pattern, you can move to the front of the classroom where you can learn how to S..P..E...L...L. Just giving you a hard time.

Actually, now that you have found the correct bolt, the next thing you need to be concerned about is the offset. you will need anywhere from a +30 to a +45 offset in order to be viable on this car (in most cases). However, some of the details of the offset are also tied directly to the width of the wheel. In general, if you want a wider wheel (i.e. 9.5 inches wide), you will need the higher (+45) offset. If your comfortable with an 8-inch wide rim (like mine), you can use the +30 offset (like mine) and it will line up with the edge of the fender. The widest tires may not be the best choices.

Do you have an auto or a manual transmission? The 6sp trannys also come with the Brembo big brake kits on the front and further restrict the actual wheel that will fit (my +30's provide sufficient room to accommodate a large brake kit like the Brembo's but the +40 offset in the EXACT same wheel as mine hits the calipers and therefore won't work). So, use the search button to find out how the gazillion before you did it (or weren't able to do it).

smoothwhiteCLTYPES

ndabunka, What size wheel are u runnin? Also, one other question, do all 6spd TL's come with the Brembo brakes?

Modular Andy

? A: What car are they coming off of?
? B: Why are you asking about 305's?
If....... You come up on a smoking deal of wheels for lets sayyyyyy, a mercedes e class then yes you can open up the lug nut whole 2mm and tap a steal insert therefore bringing the pattern to 5x114 and that is just as safe as if it came like that. If the wheels are for a bimmer your S O L.

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well ndabunka, this is my 5th year in US
so... what do u expect haha

well... i found the offset is 45 for the lowenhart
so its good...
but i dont have any idea how wide is the lowenhart
i gotta ask tomorrow since i havent buy the rims

btw, the LDR lowenhart came off from G35 2003 sedan
thats why i know we have the same bolt size
but i dont have any idea how wide the rims are cuz i think for lowenhart, you can custom it, yea? no?

btw my car is 2006 TL automatic

ndabunka

I did not realize that English was not your native language. The offset is good and if you have the right bolt pattern, 114.5 then you are probably set unless the wheels are 9.5 inches wide or more. 8.5's work fine on these cars with that offset. In fact, you may even be able to mount 9.5-inch wide ones on the back (but never on the front as they are too wide for that). Since you have the auto, you also shouldn't have to worry about hitting the calipers as most everything should easily clear them.

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thanx ndabunka
i appreciate it so much for all the inputs