The Lexus LC500 GWZ100 is Toyota’s entry into the Luxury Grand Tourer market, with most models beforehand being aimed at the pure Luxury business end of the scale this would end up slotting somewhere between the Lexus LS and LFA in my opinion. Ultimate Comfort with a 470bhp V8 and 10 Speed gearbox.
Unlike the trend of most modern cars having low width/high offset wheels, the LC500 will take a fairly massive low offset wheel from standard on the standard arches. With a small amount of arch work you can easily fit a 12″ wide wheel.
Things to watch out for!
The LC500 breaks away from using the traditional 5×114.3 PCD found on most Toyota’s for a 5×120 PCD with M14x1.5 Nuts.
Which Wheel Diameters?
The OEM LC500 wheel is a 20″ wheel and due to the massive arch radius these come with, they can look a little lost!
20″ wheels will allow you to use a larger sidewall to make up the radius. Great for Springs / comfort in mind.
21″ wheel are closer to filling the radius, great for coilovers and useable tire sizes
22″ wheels are perfect for those looking to slam the car with air suspension or Low Down Coilovers.
When considering which wheel diameter to go with, please consider which tire size you are looking to use.
Here are 20″ , 21″ and 22″ for comparison. Please take note of the radius of the arch compared to the wheels.
Example fitment and suspension types!
OEM Wheel Sizes –
F&R: 20×8.5 ET25 – You could easily use a 20mm spacer on the front and a 30mm on the rear if you wanted to keep OEM wheels but with a widened track!
OEM+ Wheel Sizes –
F: 20×9.5 ET25
R:20×10.5 ET25
Perfect if you want a wider wheel without looking “too” modified!
Lowering Spring Sizes –
Front: 22×10 +16 265/35/22
Rear: 22×11.5 +19 305/30/22
Perfect sizes for these cars, without changing the handling too much!
Air Suspension (Tucked) –
F: 21/22 x9.5 ET+10
R:21/22 x11 ET+15
Liberty Walk Bodykit Size –
F: 20×10.5j-46 / 255/35-20
R: 20x12j-55 / 295/30-20
All Photos sourced online from a combination of ClubLexus, 326 Power, StanceNation and Top Gear Magazine respectfully.
