New wheels ordered - 22x9 and 22x10 custom from L&B Forged

[Lanson]

Thanks!

Yeah, they do look pretty good, definitely a unique looks that sets mine apart from any other in Vegas I think.

If I were doing it again, I'd probably go with a bit more simple spoke style just for weight concerns.

Also I think if done right, this wheel type would look good in a step-lip or maybe also a 20", perhaps with staggered 245/275's. 


Also down the road I might have the lips smoke-chromed for more contrast, and maybe the hardware redone with a color or neo-chrome multi-color.

They do look pretty darn spiffy as-is though.  Thanks for the props! 

[EcoPowerParts]

I have to wonder if I could fit a 275/40/20 and 315/35/20 on those offsets/sizes.

[Lanson]

I have to wonder if I could fit a 275/40/20 and 315/35/20 on those offsets/sizes.

You would most likely strike the coilover/strut on the front (I'm clearing by a tiny nose-hair), and more importantly the rear just would never work, unless you can solve the rear brake line mount issue AND grab some extra wheel well space.

I'm definitely at the limits all around.  The sighs of relief as they went on were heard throughout the shop.

If I were daring I'd add a 1/2" lip to my front-facing barrels, but then I'd need to slam it to make that work out.  Still would have to stick with this tire size though.


If you are willing to poke out the front a bit, I think you can get 275 fronts though.  Just need lower offset to clear your coilovers. 

[EcoPowerParts]

I have to wonder if I could fit a 275/40/20 and 315/35/20 on those offsets/sizes.

You would most likely strike the coilover/strut on the front (I'm clearing by a tiny nose-hair), and more importantly the rear just would never work, unless you can solve the rear brake line mount issue AND grab some extra wheel well space.

I'm definitely at the limits all around.  The sighs of relief as they went on were heard throughout the shop.

If I were daring I'd add a 1/2" lip to my front-facing barrels, but then I'd need to slam it to make that work out.  Still would have to stick with this tire size though.


If you are willing to poke out the front a bit, I think you can get 275 fronts though.  Just need lower offset to clear your coilovers. 

I left my camera in my flex when I dropped it off but I took pictures of the wheel/tire clearance to the front strut and it's about 3/4" according to the tape measure. That's with my existing wheels you researched and found the offset with 255/45/20's.

[Lanson]

I have to wonder if I could fit a 275/40/20 and 315/35/20 on those offsets/sizes.

You would most likely strike the coilover/strut on the front (I'm clearing by a tiny nose-hair), and more importantly the rear just would never work, unless you can solve the rear brake line mount issue AND grab some extra wheel well space.

I'm definitely at the limits all around.  The sighs of relief as they went on were heard throughout the shop.

If I were daring I'd add a 1/2" lip to my front-facing barrels, but then I'd need to slam it to make that work out.  Still would have to stick with this tire size though.


If you are willing to poke out the front a bit, I think you can get 275 fronts though.  Just need lower offset to clear your coilovers. 

I left my camera in my flex when I dropped it off but I took pictures of the wheel/tire clearance to the front strut and it's about 3/4" according to the tape measure. That's with my existing wheels you researched and found the offset with 255/45/20's.

Exactly right.  That's a 20x8.5", with about 19mm of clearance in your situation.  But that's with a 255.  A 275 is ~10mm wider per side, so now you're at 9mm.  Then, your offset of different than mine, which is where the rest goes.  I truly think you can do it but you'll need to poke your offset a bit.  +34ET with a 20x9, that's maybe going to work.  You know a wheel I've seen that does this (but I'm not sure it clears the brakes) is the XXR 526.  Not sure it would look good either, but dropped like yours is it probably would.

Let me just say though, that my 265/35-22 Toyos look AWESOME, and really nice and wide especially on that 10" rear.  It is a lot-lot of rubber, and I'm stoked.  A 275 is going to be awesome-sauce for sure.

Have you considered maybe making some front flares or some form of revised bumper?  Something that could cover the tire poke just a bit?

[SHOdded]

22"  rides better than the 18s???  The search for the holy grail is over   Looks good, Lanson!  Might think about Permachroming at some point?  I don't know about lowering tho.  Maybe if you have coilovers to get ride height adjustability (for show vs DD)?

[jcl78]

Looks really good man! The bigger the better on those Flex's.

[EcoBrick Bob]

Really like your wheels.  Go great with Black!

They look much like my 18" ASA Machine cut wheels.  Mesh looks good on Brick!