GS - 1st Gen (1993-1997) Discussion about the first generation GS300
View Poll Results: What is the best wheel size for the 1GS (Fitment/Look)?
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Do you prefer 19s or 20s for our cars?

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Old 06-11-09, 12:25 PM
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I forgot but I think it was 245/40/18 front and 275/35/18 rear.
Old 06-11-09, 03:17 PM
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Yeh okay I agree, after seeing the pictures, 19 Wins by a landslide. OP i wish to change my vote lol
Old 06-24-09, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by suprawhite
I forgot but I think it was 245/40/18 front and 275/35/18 rear.
how bout the ride quality between 18" to 19"... did you notice a big difference?
Old 06-24-09, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by rudedog35
how bout the ride quality between 18" to 19"... did you notice a big difference?
To be honest, I haven't realize any difference, but one thing I have to remind you is that you have to be more cautious with 19". I have to slow down alot more often. Our first Gen GS is pretty heavy and my 19" is pretty thin because I'm running 235/35/19 in front and 265/30/19 in rear. If I up one notch I think it will ride better and less worries but I like the look on this set up more. Luckily the Volk SF Challenge is a 2 pieces forge which is pretty strong in my opinion because there were few incident I thought I bend the wheels but nothing happen but if it was some cheap imitation brand I'm positive it would be a difference story.

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Old 06-24-09, 03:42 PM
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I'm for 20s. My first set of wheels were 19s and they looked good, but there was quite a bit of gap. The car was lowered on Eibachs at the time. I sold the 19s and bought 20s, which filled the gap up a bit more. I am now on my 3rd set of wheels and they are 20s. The car is on Tanabe DF210s now and it looks just right to me. If you're going with coilovers and you can slam the car, 19s look great too.
Old 06-24-09, 07:20 PM
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I prefer 20's....This is why
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Old 07-10-09, 07:43 AM
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Other, explain why:

20 in the rears and 19 up front; ideal sizes for my taste:

19x9.5 +25 235/35/19
20x10.5 +30 245/35/20
Old 07-10-09, 01:22 PM
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22's!!!!!Why?come on,look at it!its just soo right!








just kidding!i like my rims DUB -minus.19's!
Old 07-10-09, 02:04 PM
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^^^

HAHAHAHAHAHA

sigh...
Old 07-10-09, 06:52 PM
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rides STOCK 18 sc430 5-star...20 for me...
Old 07-17-09, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by VIPdaily
IMO, im all for 19's, with the right offset right stance, it looks hot, dont get me wrong though, there are a few running 20's that look good, but 19's do it for me, shameless plug....

dude are you on bags?
Old 07-17-09, 11:56 PM
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yes sir....in a week or so, i hope its going down another inch or so.... =)
Old 07-21-09, 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by VIPdaily
yes sir....in a week or so, i hope its going down another inch or so.... =)
dang thats crazy! whats your setup? and i've seen your car on stickydiljoe.com haha
Old 07-21-09, 06:37 AM
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I have 20's and have never driven on 19's so i guess i have to go for the 20's. does anyone have a picture with 19's and Eibach Springs on a first gen GS??
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