Lexus Aurora Wheels And My Speedo

[Loz]

Hey Pop pickers!

I have just opted for some 17in rims running 235/45 17V Rubber. will this mean that the rolling radius by which my speedometer is governed will now be wrong as it is calibrated to 16in rims running 225/55 16s ??

I don't want to be in court for speeding when I though I was in the limit.... Does this make a diff?

I thought Playa might be the Rim specialist and then I thought that might sound a bit seedy. But I still put it so what the heck!

By the way, thanks for your patience, I have been absorbed my my off roading antics and the good news is, I have a Roll bar for the LS400 Pick Up truck!!!

Gold members can see it kindly posted my Mr McNally on the similar thread in our "exclusive" forum!

Glad to be back, y'all!

Loz

[Dobbin]

Welcome back Loz

I reckon that your speedo should be reading correctly because you have now got lower profiles but bigger rims. If you had kept the same profile as you had on the 16" rims then you would have had a problem.

I stand to be corrected but I think you'll find you are OK.

[Zee007]

OI OI lozzy boy! :D

Where you been hiding son? Good to see you again..... and can't wait to see these new rims mate - get some piccies up TODAY!?!?

Agree with Dobbin - should be fine mate...

[Kavey]

I have just opted for some 17in rims running 235/45 17V Rubber. will this mean that the rolling radius by which my speedometer is governed will now be wrong as it is calibrated to 16in rims running 225/55 16s ??

This should sort you out.

According to the calculation you'd be going 59mph when the speedo reads 60mph. You could actually go to 245/55/17 if your wheel can take it, but you'd probably have problems with the width of the wheel rubbing the arches/lining.

Asam

[Loz]

here they come!!!

http://lexusownersclub.com/gallery/albums/...t0073.thumb.jpg

hope this link works or I will be putting it on myu avatar! what is that word anyway...?

Loz

[Loz]

and this one also....

ok I am dangerous from the elbow down with a camera so no micky taking at the poor photography!

look at them in the lexus brochure but hide your eyes when you see the price! it aint pretty!

Loz :P

[Loz]

Kavey,

That is a well trick bit of kit! Its very detailed!

Loz

Cheers bud

[Zee007]

Very tasty my friend......... B)

[Mitch]

sup loz. been away for a bit mate aint ya.

n e ways i aint the rim specialist mate sorry. looks like they helped u already though.

[Loz]

Yo yo yo, Zee Where's the Bass?

Thanks, Man

Sorry I can't make the 2nd but I will be sipping cockktails by the pool in Mexico. Or I might be big game fishing that day actually. Or is it the day we are suppossed to be scuba diving?

Anyway, next meet I will bust one to get there. if only to get props for my "grown up" rims..

Ps. At the risk of going down the pimp road......

How could I lower it by about 30mill. without messing up the ride or the front spoiler under braking? Can it be done without too much harshness.

Loz

[Chris.S]

OI OI lozzy boy!  :D

Where you been hiding son?  Good to see you again..... and can't wait to see these new rims mate - get some piccies up TODAY!?!?  

Agree with Dobbin - should be fine mate...  

They're the ones I was selling for £75 each

[Loz]

So saving a further £23 on the set would have to be considered a bargain then?

Loz

Do they really list in the brochure catalogue at £1643 for a setof five.

OZ always look good but I question the italian craftsmenship. what do you think?

Loz

[Mitch]

I rate you should get some different OZ alloys. aint to fond of them aurora alloys, look to boring, need something to stand out on the car.

jus my oppinion

[Matthew_McNally]

I rate you should get some different OZ alloys. aint to fond of them aurora alloys, look to boring, need something to stand out on the car.

jus my oppinion

they look fine on the car.

wouldn't say they "stand out" - but then this is a GS - not a Saxo - need to keep the refined luxury look going on.

I liked 'em Loz - looking good.

need tints though mate - defintely.

[Zee007]

Yo yo yo, Zee Where's the Bass?

Thanks, Man

Sorry I can't make the 2nd but I will be sipping cockktails by the pool in Mexico. Or I might be big game fishing that day actually. Or is it the day we are suppossed to be scuba diving?

Anyway, next meet I will bust one to get there. if only to get props for my "grown up" rims..

Ps. At the risk of going down the pimp road......

How could I lower it by about 30mill. without messing up the ride or the front spoiler under braking? Can it be done without too much harshness.

Loz

Hi Loz,

Good to hear from you again yesterday! Sorry to hear you can't make the MMM, but defo next time eh? :D

Defo get some tints done B) and dropping the car on springs 30mm odd will be no problem at all.... ride should be fine too....... go on Loz - you know you want too....!