Question about pre purchase (1 Viewer)

[teambell]

Hello,
I am looking at a 2013 LC that has 88K miles, good service history but has been running 22" wheels with Nitto street tires for the past year. Are there any specific things I should be on the lookout for regarding these wheels and the wear on the front drive line / suspension?

Any great PPI tips besides the general walk around from Slee or Consumer Reports? I am much more familiar with the 4.7L in a 100 series and do not know my way around the 5.7 yet.

Thanks!

 

[ray101381]

a lower offset wheel puts a little more stress on the wheel bearings but i doubt it's enough for a noticeable decrease in lifespan of the bearings. the diameter of the wheel won't have any effect on the driveline, the tire however if big enough could cause a difference in the speedo and and put more torque to moving parts or less depending on the diameter of the tire, nothing that i personally would be concerned about one bit. i'd be more cautious as to how much off roading it's been through but with 22"s doubt any

 

[teambell]

Thanks, do not think it has seen off road ever. Any suggestions on how to look for things related to the engine? I have heard about cam tower leaks and coolant loss under the manifold, seeping water pump, but that's really it.

 

[ray101381]

easy to spot leaks, just get under the car and see if you see white crusted up coolant around the water pump

 

[Willy beamin]

Or pink crust as the Fluid is pink

 

[teambell]

Thanks all, truck checked out clean, drove it home 650 miles!
I also was able to examine the KDSS valve screws and they were also unseized. Now to get these unreal 22" wheels and tires off!