Interchangeable Wheels?

[Bluesbreaker]

Can anyone answer this question? I may be stating the bleeding obvious, but will the wheel-rims off a '56 is220d, fit my '98 LS400? I've got the chance on a good deal on 4 wheels,( with the tyres,Pirellis) and would like to fit my tyres to them ( mine are 225/60/16) appreciate some advice on this,thanks.

[black400]

yes they will

[abs66]

I tried different wheels on my Mk3 and discovered that although stud patterns were the same not many would clear the big brake calipers. If you are able to do a test fit before purchase I would strongly advise that you do to avoid having to sell them on.

Fingers crossed for you.

[Bluesbreaker]

Abs66- thanks for the heads-up on that, I never thought about caliper-clearance,-I'll contact the seller, and see if he'll do a pre-fit before buying,thanks again.

[abs66]

Good luck.

[ManicMark]

Very few wheels fit a mark 4 due to the callipers ls430 ones will

[black400]

i s 200 and so on will fig the 400 as seen on wheelerdealers , mot sure sbout gs wheels .go get them...

[abs66]

Actually the Is200 wheels on wheeler dealers won't fit Mk3 or Mk4 due to the size of the calipers. However I have no idea if '56 is220 alloys would clear the calipers. The one on wheeler dealers was a mk2 if memory serves and again if memory serves the calipers are different on the Mk1 & 2's but I'm happy to be corrected.

I'm only going from experience having bought genuine Lexus alloys that would fit Mk1 & 2's but not clear my calipers on my Mk3. Hence my suggestion of a test fit if at all possible. Its a shame as I really liked some of the is200 & gs300 alloys.

[ManicMark]

Actually the Is200 wheels on wheeler dealers won't fit Mk3 or Mk4 due to the size of the calipers. However I have no idea if '56 is220 alloys would clear the calipers. The one on wheeler dealers was a mk2 if memory serves and again if memory serves the calipers are different on the Mk1 & 2's but I'm happy to be corrected.

I'm only going from experience having bought genuine Lexus alloys that would fit Mk1 & 2's but not clear my calipers on my Mk3. Hence my suggestion of a test fit if at all possible. Its a shame as I really liked some of the is200 & gs300 alloys.

Hi you are correct the 200 wheels fit a mark1 & 2 ucf10 but not ucf20 mark3 & 4's. Rochford wheels & tyres know which aftermarket wheels fit a mark 4. Dotz racing type r 5 spoke do as I have a set for mine. 245 45 18.

[black400]

i have a mrk 4 /1999 .and i borowed a set of is 200 wheels and they fit , it was tight but they fit?

[abs66]

What year 200 wheels as a matter of interest?

Is it possible they were later wheels that someone had put on a 200?

Are your calipers the normal 4 pot ones or has your Mk4 been refitted with after market ones?

Have you got a picture of your wheels on the Mk4?

Oh just thought, have you had to use spacers?

[black400]

Sorry no pic , i was trying them to see if i would buy but one had a big crack, havent gone back to the idea since

[Bluesbreaker]

What a disapointing morning,met the seller of his ls220 wheels a short while ago, he was very cool about me trying a couple of his wheels on my LS400, -no dice, your right about the caliper issue, it was millimetres that prevented them fitting properly, such a shame, really nice wheels, (4) set of serviceable Pirellis on them,-guy is really laid-back and straight, I was almost tempted to buy them anyway, can I get spacers anyone?.....

[ManicMark]

If you get spacers you need to buy longer studs as not enough thread is left to secure the wheels, You would have to check if your arches need to be rolled as the tyres may foul on lock aswell.

[abs66]

Anything more than a few mm is a bad idea spacers wise in my opinion, not good for bearings. You also have possible problems as Mark mentioned.

I never really liked the Dhp alloys until I saw them on my car, now I love them as they set it off beautifully. Plus they fit on with no bother :-)

[Bluesbreaker]

Spent the afternoon tying to source longer studs-mo luck so far, also beginning to wonder how difficult removing original studs from the hubs would be in the first place-80,000 miles, and 15 years...Mmm...could be problematic.

[abs66]

Also consider later 430 alloys as they also look nice on the 400, again a straight fit.

AClex might still have a pic of his old 400 with 430 alloys on. Actually the new owner may have a picture too hopefully they are reading this.

[Malc]

Hi guys, this is now my car and the picture from ACLex before he changed it back to " original " style for me

Malc

[Malc]

sorry about that, here now !

Malc

[Bluesman]

I'm am generally not in favor of changing wheels but that does look nice. Mike

[Malc]

call me old fashioned but I preferred it like this, and as I bought it ......... just wish it looked as clean today

Malc

[Bluesman]

call me old fashioned but I preferred it like this, and as I bought it ......... just wish it looked as clean today

Malc

Difficult to choose which, they both look good, nice looking car, most cars look good in silver. Mike.

[Malc]

it's actually Aspen Green believe it or not ! just like silver though.

malc

[Bluesman]

it's actually Aspen Green believe it or not ! just like silver though.

malc

I made that mistake last time the picture was posted, but its very silver on my lap top. Mike

[Malc]

It's very silver in real life too ................ can't for the life of me see where there's any aspect to green at all !

Maybe my dotage and eyesight, it's only 20/20 vision most of the time.

Malc