New shoes on my 2005 F50!!!

[Bigmike40]

They are 20" X 8.5 all around. I was going to stagger the rear but the tire replacement down the road is expensive. I like the new look, just need to lower the front, even with 20" rims the front still looks like a 4 X 4.

Mike

[maxnix]

Weight, strength, offset, hubcentricity?

Tire size, speed and load ratings, weight?

That will tell us more how they work on the car than how the look in the driveway.

[Bigmike40]

Weight, strength, offset, hubcentricity?

Tire size, speed and load ratings, weight?

That will tell us more how they work on the car than how the look in the driveway.

20 Inch Lexani N3000 Tires Summer Tires:The Lexani N3000 is an ultra high performance (UHP) tire designed for superior performance without sacrificing ride quality. With fitments for the curve-carving tuner to the street cruising sedan, the Lexani N3000 is the tire for your performance car.Features:

Silica based tread compound offers superior high-speed durability, lower rolling resistance and increased traction.Large center tread block delivers high-speed stability and a smooth ride by absorbing impacts from imperfections in the pavement.Large tread blocks on the edge of the tire improve cornering by resisting lateral force, keeping more of the tire on the pavement. This also improves performance “at the edge” providing a clear feel for the limits of adhesion.Single wire bead construction offers improved strength, ride comfort and steering stability.Aggressive V-shaped tread pattern offers excellent water dissipation for wet traction.

Tire Size UTQG Rating Speed Rating Load Rating Sidewall Style Per Tire

255/35R20 XL 340-AA-A Y 97 BSW

The rims are made by GWG, 20" X 8.5 with a 38MM offset. As far as weight, I will let you know, I will compare them against my stock chrome 18" rims. The link to the rims: http://www.gwgwheels.com/wheel...Amaya

Mike

[maxnix]

Thanks. Never heard of Lexani, but at least they are load rated adequately.

I always worry about wheel manufacturers who so not disclose weight and strength upfront. Especially if the wheels feature fake rivets and bolts, one knows that weight vs. strength was not a consideration.

Always interesting to see which wheel and tire manufacturers participate in sanctioned racing competition and at which level.

[MinisterofDOOM]

They look pretty good. I think they suit the car nicely.

[NightRiderQ45]

Thanks. Never heard of Lexani, but at least they are load rated adequately.

I always worry about wheel manufacturers who so not disclose weight and strength upfront. Especially if the wheels feature fake rivets and bolts, one knows that weight vs. strength was not a consideration.

Always interesting to see which wheel and tire manufacturers participate in sanctioned racing competition and at which level.

They are the same people who makes Nexen tires...which are great tries.

[Q45tech]

The Hunter 9700 is the only PROVER of whether a tire is decent or not, if it doesn't exceed the 5.0 pounds of Radial Force.I have seen brand new import premium [so they say] tires exceed 50 pounds........10x worse than spec and they try to sell them for $250 each.

[maxnix]

They are the same people who makes Nexen tires...which are great tries.

Oh yeah, they participate in the.......which racing series is that again?

[apossiblehybrid]

be careful, those look like poor quality wheels.

[unknown007]

Not my style but looks great.Don't be scared by the comments you get.

[paranoidjack]

I think you did a nice job, they look good. I feel bad for you come tire time (again).

[Q45man1]

It looks good. Your white F50 looks nice with the chrome rims. Mine is riding with swift springs.

[Jesda]

Chrome + white go together well, along with your dark tint.

[Bigmike40]

Not my style but looks great.Don't be scared by the comments you get.

Thanks, I'm not scared of the comments. They are just that "comments", you will never please everyone, just as long as I am happy. Also its my car:-)

Mike

[seldomseen]

Lexani makes a very good quality wheel. The 38MM offset looks clean too...could you take some side pics of the wheels so we can see how far they protrude outward? The staggered look is sweet but will be expensive in the long run because of rotation limitations.

BTW---do you have your TPMS sensors installed on your new wheels?

[Bigmike40]

Lexani makes a very good quality wheel. The 38MM offset looks clean too...could you take some side pics of the wheels so we can see how far they protrude outward? The staggered look is sweet but will be expensive in the long run because of rotation limitations.

BTW---do you have your TPMS sensors installed on your new wheels?

Thanks seldomseen. I do have the TPMS sensors in the wheels. I will take pictures today when I leave work, the rims don't stick out beyond the fenders but they do look better!

Mike

[seldomseen]

What brand lowering springs did you have in mind? I wonder how the Q will handle with only front lowering springs installed. Does your Q45 have the "active suspension" feature?

[Bigmike40]

What brand lowering springs did you have in mind? I wonder how the Q will handle with only front lowering springs installed. Does your Q45 have the "active suspension" feature?

I don't know of any springs but swift. I lowered my Maxima (front only) because it is set up like the Q and it was great. I also swapped out the struts and shocks in the process. I got the active suspension system, I probably wont lower the car because I would destroy the suspension.

[seldomseen]

I'm not personally familiar with how the active suspension feature affects getting lowering springs or coilovers. I just read that repairing or replacing the A/S is a TON of MONEY!!!

[Bigmike40]

Thanks seldomseen. I do have the TPMS sensors in the wheels. I will take pictures today when I leave work, the rims don't stick out beyond the fenders but they do look better!

Mike

Sorry they are late but here are a couple of rear shots of the rims. AS you can see they don't stick out past the fenders.

Mike

[seldomseen]

Sweet picks Mike...where do the wheels line up with the inner fender? Are they behind the inner fenders?

[Bigmike40]

Sweet picks Mike...where do the wheels line up with the inner fender? Are they behind the inner fenders?

They are little behind the inner fenders.

[seldomseen]

I think that's an excellent size and offset then! You will never had to worry about rubbing even under passenger weight load then.

[HG50]

looks like your floating on air from the back! put some good spacers on that and it'll look a lot better.