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New Wheels, couple of pics

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Old 03-29-04, 10:54 AM
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Nice...but you need a serious drop ASAP....look like you floatin like a boat on those wheels.
Old 03-29-04, 11:22 AM
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Originally posted by PHML
look like you floatin like a boat on those wheels.
Thats my new one, floatin like a boat LOL good one P!
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Damn nice lip those wheels have!! Car looks great.
Old 03-29-04, 12:37 PM
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i love that running shot!
Old 03-29-04, 01:14 PM
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hey thanks for all the compliments guys. After doing some experimenting with the back of the car (getting my 2 brothers in the back to help lower it it looks like you wont be able to tell the difference with the tire size. I think it actually illustrates the fact that the car is RWD. But when it comes time for new tires ill definately do the 275/30. Im definately going to lower the car with some Tein CS. Hopefully ill have them before the NJ meet in april. I have been talking to a friend who owns a performance shop and im trying to get together a group buy on Tein for us club lexus guys. Ill keep ya all posted on the progress.

BTW im in CT about 10 min south of hartford in a little town called rocky hill.
Old 03-29-04, 01:36 PM
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Here's a lowered photochop of your car
Attached Thumbnails New Wheels, couple of pics-gsdrop.jpg  
Old 03-29-04, 01:57 PM
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Originally posted by Technics
Here's a lowered photochop of your car
man I tell ya a 2" front lip with a mean drop on a GS is only for the grown and sexy!!! I actually like the front wheel BETTER than the rear in that pic, it looks so sporty! I sure do love the GS body shape!
Old 03-29-04, 10:52 PM
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Awsome PIX ....I am still looking around for BEST WHEEL/TIRE/DROP combo for the pakage i will buy soon......so your pix give me ideas!
Old 03-30-04, 05:10 AM
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the drops makes a big difference but even with the drop it still looks 2 big in the rear...
Old 03-30-04, 03:06 PM
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how does it ride with that size?

the sidewalls must be the same as the fat setup (275/35/19) on 19's, don't feel as many bumps.
Old 03-31-04, 12:10 AM
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very sweet looking rims! drop that sucka and make it fit nice and tighty...
Old 04-01-04, 01:20 PM
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Originally posted by jbbnet
how does it ride with that size?

the sidewalls must be the same as the fat setup (275/35/19) on 19's, don't feel as many bumps.
The ride is pretty good, im using falken st-115 tires up front and nitto 555 in the back and the setup is very quiet! Similar to my factory 17s. Ride is definately a little stiffer but nothing I would hesitate to complain about. Ive been doing more thinking about the tire size though. If i switch back to a 275/30 then its a half inch off the top and bottom of the tire which would be a huge difference. I just hope i can sell these tires i have now
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