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Old 08-06-10 | 09:18 AM
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Hi All,
I got a new set of wheels for my GS and thought I'd share. The pictures are posted in the Wheel and Tire forum. Here's a link:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/the...ml#post5696003
Old 08-06-10 | 10:04 AM
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Very nice new wheels and with the sweet car. How's does it feel driving on the new wheels?
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Very nice new wheels and with the sweet car. How's does it feel driving on the new wheels?
Thanks! It feels great. I had 20s on it before, so there's really no change in ride quality, but I am really happy with these wheels.
Old 08-06-10 | 01:57 PM
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Thanks! It feels great. I had 20s on it before, so there's really no change in ride quality, but I am really happy with these wheels.
I have 20's on my 1gen and the ride sucks. I don't know if I have to change my factory suspensions to teins... or change the rims size to 19". I like the way 20's look on my car. I just have to do my homework. But again.. very sweat car you got there. Anything custom in the inside of the car? Do you have a system set up?
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I have Tanabe DF210 springs and KYB struts. Also, I went with a little taller sidewall height than many guys would because the car isn't on coilovers. I don't remember what it rode like stock, but I like the way it rides now. Coilovers should help your ride quality.

I do have a basic system in the car with about 1400 watts of power, 6 speakers, and a 12" sub. I am iPod and Bluetooth enabled.
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nice mannnnnnnnnn.....
Old 08-06-10 | 08:39 PM
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I'm digging those rims but I'm not too much of a fan for 20's.
Old 08-06-10 | 09:48 PM
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Those rims look fantastic, the paint job really sets it all off. I'd have to say the nicest looking 1GS I can ever remember seeing. Do you have any larger pics? Those ones are kinda small, would like to see those big lips better!
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wow dude those rims are siiiccckkkk!!!!! even the ones you had on before were niiccee did you sell the old ones cuz i like them lol
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very nice, thumb up!
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Looks awesome Matt! Great to see an OG still modding the car. =)
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I'm not a big fan of 20" on our GS, but yours look very nice. I don't know what to say whether your last wheels look nicer in my opinion or this one. I look at the pictures you post on the other forum and start to like the way your new wheels look on and then you show the last picture of your GS with the 12 spoke set of D2FORGED VS5s. That's was when I had mixed feeling which one I like more. Anyhow, both wheels nice.
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Thanks, everyone. The guys who aren't that in to 20s are probably rolling lower than I am. I didn't really notice a difference in ride quality from 19s to 20s. I had 19s quite some time ago. I also really liked the VS5s, but the mesh style of the Theory is more my taste and these wheels have detailed machine cuts in the spokes that make them look very dimensional up close. I also like the full brushed centers on the new set. I appreciate the comments and compliments.
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