Biggest Rims a GS Can Fit?
02-25-04, 03:27 PM
#16
If I ever get rid of my current rims with the rears currently being 19 x 10 & 285/30-19 tires, I will go for 19 x 11 with 305/25 - 19 tires.
My current rims have a 45 offset and with the clearance I get using coilovers, I measured the inside lip to the spring and have over an inch of clearance. So a 19x11 rim should fit. I could also move the offset out toward the fender with a bit more shaving of the lip. I am almost certain I can get this to fit without rubbing at "any" ride height.
For those thinking the 305/25 tire profile is too low, it is almost the exact same profile as a 255/30 that I have on my wife's IS. I am interested in gaining more off the line traction, so unless I want to use drag radials on 17 inch rims, the 305/25 sounds like the best option for me.
If I ever seriously consider doing this, I will definitely post the results and the offset I chose. It's only saving up for HRE 841R's that is holding me up !
My current rims have a 45 offset and with the clearance I get using coilovers, I measured the inside lip to the spring and have over an inch of clearance. So a 19x11 rim should fit. I could also move the offset out toward the fender with a bit more shaving of the lip. I am almost certain I can get this to fit without rubbing at "any" ride height.
For those thinking the 305/25 tire profile is too low, it is almost the exact same profile as a 255/30 that I have on my wife's IS. I am interested in gaining more off the line traction, so unless I want to use drag radials on 17 inch rims, the 305/25 sounds like the best option for me.
If I ever seriously consider doing this, I will definitely post the results and the offset I chose. It's only saving up for HRE 841R's that is holding me up !
Last edited by RMMGS4; 02-25-04 at 05:29 PM.
02-25-04, 05:29 PM
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Yeah, if you're talking about max width, the GS will take a 9" wide front an 11.5" wide rear (with a Tein flex coilover and a few fender mods).
I currently run 20x9 and 20x10- As soon as the Pirelli NERO 255/30-20 + 305/25-20, my rear wheels will be widened to 20x11. The 20x11 will fit even with stock or aftermarket springs- it's just a matter of proper wheel offset.
BTW, those 21s look like wagon wheels on the GS!! To be honest, even 20s are already pushing the limit on the GS (in terms of looks)...
I currently run 20x9 and 20x10- As soon as the Pirelli NERO 255/30-20 + 305/25-20, my rear wheels will be widened to 20x11. The 20x11 will fit even with stock or aftermarket springs- it's just a matter of proper wheel offset.
BTW, those 21s look like wagon wheels on the GS!! To be honest, even 20s are already pushing the limit on the GS (in terms of looks)...
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02-25-04, 05:30 PM
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22s on a GS?? And I thought I was riding in a SUV!!! That must look horrible, honestly I think the shape of the GS is limited to 20" wheels, its only 189" long so 21s kinda give it the "tonka truck" look 
02-25-04, 05:43 PM
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Originally posted by DGOT20s
22s on a GS?? And I thought I was riding in a SUV!!! That must look horrible, honestly I think the shape of the GS is limited to 20" wheels, its only 189" long so 21s kinda give it the "tonka truck" look
22s on a GS?? And I thought I was riding in a SUV!!! That must look horrible, honestly I think the shape of the GS is limited to 20" wheels, its only 189" long so 21s kinda give it the "tonka truck" look
Look at the ground clearance is higher than stock. Even with a body kit I don't think it wouldlook right.
The blue GS that Dave posted was a shot I took over 2 years ago. Taken in the Universal Studios garage.
Tires were 225/35-21
02-25-04, 11:19 PM
#21
Originally posted by SoCalSC4
Yeah, if you're talking about max width, the GS will take a 9" wide front an 11.5" wide rear (with a Tein flex coilover and a few fender mods).
I currently run 20x9 and 20x10- As soon as the Pirelli NERO 255/30-20 + 305/25-20, my rear wheels will be widened to 20x11. The 20x11 will fit even with stock or aftermarket springs- it's just a matter of proper wheel offset.
BTW, those 21s look like wagon wheels on the GS!! To be honest, even 20s are already pushing the limit on the GS (in terms of looks)...
Yeah, if you're talking about max width, the GS will take a 9" wide front an 11.5" wide rear (with a Tein flex coilover and a few fender mods).
I currently run 20x9 and 20x10- As soon as the Pirelli NERO 255/30-20 + 305/25-20, my rear wheels will be widened to 20x11. The 20x11 will fit even with stock or aftermarket springs- it's just a matter of proper wheel offset.
BTW, those 21s look like wagon wheels on the GS!! To be honest, even 20s are already pushing the limit on the GS (in terms of looks)...
02-25-04, 11:20 PM
#22
Originally posted by RMMGS4
If I ever get rid of my current rims with the rears currently being 19 x 10 & 285/30-19 tires, I will go for 19 x 11 with 305/25 - 19 tires.
My current rims have a 45 offset and with the clearance I get using coilovers, I measured the inside lip to the spring and have over an inch of clearance. So a 19x11 rim should fit. I could also move the offset out toward the fender with a bit more shaving of the lip. I am almost certain I can get this to fit without rubbing at "any" ride height.
For those thinking the 305/25 tire profile is too low, it is almost the exact same profile as a 255/30 that I have on my wife's IS. I am interested in gaining more off the line traction, so unless I want to use drag radials on 17 inch rims, the 305/25 sounds like the best option for me.
If I ever seriously consider doing this, I will definitely post the results and the offset I chose. It's only saving up for HRE 841R's that is holding me up !
If I ever get rid of my current rims with the rears currently being 19 x 10 & 285/30-19 tires, I will go for 19 x 11 with 305/25 - 19 tires.
My current rims have a 45 offset and with the clearance I get using coilovers, I measured the inside lip to the spring and have over an inch of clearance. So a 19x11 rim should fit. I could also move the offset out toward the fender with a bit more shaving of the lip. I am almost certain I can get this to fit without rubbing at "any" ride height.
For those thinking the 305/25 tire profile is too low, it is almost the exact same profile as a 255/30 that I have on my wife's IS. I am interested in gaining more off the line traction, so unless I want to use drag radials on 17 inch rims, the 305/25 sounds like the best option for me.
If I ever seriously consider doing this, I will definitely post the results and the offset I chose. It's only saving up for HRE 841R's that is holding me up !
02-25-04, 11:24 PM
#23
Originally posted by RMMGS4
Yeah Tonka Truck is right. You actually have to step up to get into the car.
Look at the ground clearance is higher than stock. Even with a body kit I don't think it wouldlook right.
The blue GS that Dave posted was a shot I took over 2 years ago. Taken in the Universal Studios garage.
Tires were 225/35-21
Yeah Tonka Truck is right. You actually have to step up to get into the car.
Look at the ground clearance is higher than stock. Even with a body kit I don't think it wouldlook right.
The blue GS that Dave posted was a shot I took over 2 years ago. Taken in the Universal Studios garage.
Tires were 225/35-21
02-27-04, 02:37 AM
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The white GS with 21 in. Giovanna Drama's only looks weird because it isn't lowered and the wheel doesn't have a lip at all. 20's on a stock height GS look the same as those 21in. Dramas. That is also a ugly wheel, seen it on a Bently just a ugly wheel, discountinued real fast.
Get a 21in. wheel like an HRE that has a 3in., lip put it on a GS that is lowered and no one would really be able to tell the difference from a picture. I have seen 21's up close on lowered cars and they look almost identical to 20's. Some guy had 21 HRE on the back of an Aston Martin. Couldn't even tell.
Just like a lowered GS with 19's parked next to a lowered GS with 20's. If it's the same wheel you probaly wouldn't even be able to tell that one is a 19 and the other is a 20.
I just think most wheels that are made for cars that are 21in + are ugly and cheap and the people that get them do not lower their cars so they give a really hideous "dune-buggy" look.
I remember when my brother first go 20's on his Mustang. Since he hadn't lowered his car it looked weird but after the 2in. drop it's so sweet looking.
I can't stand my GS at stock height with factory wheels. Looks stupid to me. Can't what to drop it.
Get a 21in. wheel like an HRE that has a 3in., lip put it on a GS that is lowered and no one would really be able to tell the difference from a picture. I have seen 21's up close on lowered cars and they look almost identical to 20's. Some guy had 21 HRE on the back of an Aston Martin. Couldn't even tell.
Just like a lowered GS with 19's parked next to a lowered GS with 20's. If it's the same wheel you probaly wouldn't even be able to tell that one is a 19 and the other is a 20.
I just think most wheels that are made for cars that are 21in + are ugly and cheap and the people that get them do not lower their cars so they give a really hideous "dune-buggy" look.
I remember when my brother first go 20's on his Mustang. Since he hadn't lowered his car it looked weird but after the 2in. drop it's so sweet looking.
I can't stand my GS at stock height with factory wheels. Looks stupid to me. Can't what to drop it.
02-27-04, 08:59 AM
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has anybody thought about what damage it would do on ur tranny if u even considered about puttin 22's maybe even 21's on ur ride? i personally know that navigators get tranny problems with 22's bc its so heavy.
EDIT: given that they are chromed wheels. but if u go with a super light alloy then all means show me a pix.
EDIT: given that they are chromed wheels. but if u go with a super light alloy then all means show me a pix.
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02-27-04, 10:18 AM
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Get a 21in. wheel like an HRE that has a 3in., lip put it on a GS that is lowered and no one would really be able to tell the difference from a picture. I have seen 21's up close on lowered cars and they look almost identical to 20's. Some guy had 21 HRE on the back of an Aston Martin. Couldn't even tell.
02-27-04, 11:11 AM
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Originally posted by APLUS
The white GS with 21 in. Giovanna Drama's only looks weird because it isn't lowered and the wheel doesn't have a lip at all. 20's on a stock height GS look the same as those 21in. Dramas. That is also a ugly wheel, seen it on a Bently just a ugly wheel, discountinued real fast.
Get a 21in. wheel like an HRE that has a 3in., lip put it on a GS that is lowered and no one would really be able to tell the difference from a
The white GS with 21 in. Giovanna Drama's only looks weird because it isn't lowered and the wheel doesn't have a lip at all. 20's on a stock height GS look the same as those 21in. Dramas. That is also a ugly wheel, seen it on a Bently just a ugly wheel, discountinued real fast.
Get a 21in. wheel like an HRE that has a 3in., lip put it on a GS that is lowered and no one would really be able to tell the difference from a
But lip or no lip, the GS is too short for 21's, I saw a LS430 with 21s that had a lip and a drop, and it looked
Good point though
02-27-04, 04:16 PM
#29
Originally posted by SoCalSC4
Yeah, if you're talking about max width, the GS will take a 9" wide front an 11.5" wide rear (with a Tein flex coilover and a few fender mods).
I currently run 20x9 and 20x10- As soon as the Pirelli NERO 255/30-20 + 305/25-20, my rear wheels will be widened to 20x11. The 20x11 will fit even with stock or aftermarket springs- it's just a matter of proper wheel offset.
BTW, those 21s look like wagon wheels on the GS!! To be honest, even 20s are already pushing the limit on the GS (in terms of looks)...
Yeah, if you're talking about max width, the GS will take a 9" wide front an 11.5" wide rear (with a Tein flex coilover and a few fender mods).
I currently run 20x9 and 20x10- As soon as the Pirelli NERO 255/30-20 + 305/25-20, my rear wheels will be widened to 20x11. The 20x11 will fit even with stock or aftermarket springs- it's just a matter of proper wheel offset.
BTW, those 21s look like wagon wheels on the GS!! To be honest, even 20s are already pushing the limit on the GS (in terms of looks)...
When u fit 11.5" in the rear, what offset do u run? Cuz I'm planning to fit 20x10 +24 in the rear with 275-30-20 on GS430. I also want to lower the car for about 3 inches to tuck the tires into the wheelwells.
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02-27-04, 04:48 PM
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The fact of the matter is this; 20s are the largest wheel that should be fit on a GS. You want 21s or 22s, buy a 745, where is looks somewhat appropriate. You want to get in the World Guiness Book of World Records for largest wheels on a GS, fine. But you will also win lowest I.Q in the Northern Hemisphere.
The 2nd gen GS is 5 inches shorter than the 1st gen. If bigger is better, you bought the wrong car.
This is CLUBLEXUS LAW. No bigger than 20s on a GS. Any questions???????
The 2nd gen GS is 5 inches shorter than the 1st gen. If bigger is better, you bought the wrong car.
This is CLUBLEXUS LAW. No bigger than 20s on a GS. Any questions???????