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Old 02-26-12 | 05:53 PM
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What are the biggest rims that you can put on a 95 lexus gs 300 without shaving the edge of the fender?
Old 02-26-12 | 07:12 PM
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18" because no GS needs anthing bigger-unless you are SUPER VIP and have bags...but at that point youre going to roll/cut your fenders.
Old 02-26-12 | 09:27 PM
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Depends on wheel width, offset, and tire size.

We put 20x9.5 and 20x11.0 on my brother's 1GS - rear fenders were rolled.

What's the big deal about not wanting to do a few mods? It's not like these cars are priceless classic Bugattis...
Old 02-26-12 | 10:29 PM
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Is your car lowered? If not you can put 20's although I wouldn't recommend it. Most guys run 18's or 19's depending on ride height and wheel offset. Either way at some point to get a good Stan youre gonna have to roll fenders. Especially the rear.
Old 03-06-12 | 07:55 PM
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Were the 20x11 easy to fit under the rear with just rolling and a slight fender pull ??....what are the offsets to the wheels also ?
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I've run 19x9.5 on 275/35/19 on the rear with no issues (not lowered). My friend had 20x10s on the rear and lowered no issues or rolling. He ran Lumari wheels. I ran Alstadt wheels.
Old 03-14-12 | 04:44 AM
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I'm on 18's....but with a 275/45/18 tire. Fills up my entire well
Old 03-23-12 | 05:16 PM
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Hi guys I am new to the forum and gt me a 95 GS a couple weeks back. I am also looking at wheels and thought that 19s would be cool with 1 inch drop in the front and a 1/2 inch in the back. Are 18s the best size to go with?
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LOL, I'm lined up right infront of you in the newbie line. Anyhow, I used to run 19s on my '93. I personally felt they were a perfect, fit size wise, for this car. The down side to 19s are the tires are expensive. More expensive than 20s and 18s, because they are an odd size. I still love the look thought. In short, its all about personal choice.
I think you may want to go lower with the drop. There is going to be alot of gap. Tanabe DF210s give a 1.8" drop and I believe they look great.
Old 03-27-12 | 05:34 PM
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Thanks 2GSC300 I will definitely think about which route I will take. Especially since I have a 2 month at home. Still want to have fun but not get the wife upset.
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4 sure bro.
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