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Old 01-18-05, 11:35 AM
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Another thing with the Speedo is that the OEM 16s (both the 215s and 225s) and the 17s (235s) have different ODs. I doubt if Lexus has different computers for each size so within the OEM wheels, you already have discrepancies.
Old 01-18-05, 01:36 PM
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I'm going with a fat setup when my wheels come in. Going with 19's staggered - 275/40 front, 245/40 rear. I was told that this is what a fat setup on 19's looks like which is a little more cushion than the "rubberband" tires.
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Old 01-18-05, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Rexdr
I'm going with a fat setup when my wheels come in. Going with 19's staggered - 275/40 front, 245/40 rear. I was told that this is what a fat setup on 19's looks like which is a little more cushion than the "rubberband" tires.
You've got your front and rear mixed up.
Old 01-18-05, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 400DGRZ
You've got your front and rear mixed up.
Plus the rear should be 275/35.
Old 01-18-05, 03:40 PM
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If not 20s, then 19s for sure !! NO 18s !!

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Old 01-18-05, 04:08 PM
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I have 18's and I think they're too small
Old 01-18-05, 06:14 PM
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I say 19" fat setup. Bitkahuna and Morris are great examples. As for iForged pricing, send me a email with the model size and finish you are interested in and I'll give you a quote.

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Old 01-18-05, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by stckyfngz
I have 18's and I think they're too small
Yes I agree with that too. Especially when the rim style has rivets and the spokes are shorter. The illusion it creates makes them look even smaller.

Here is my car on 18's and they do look smaller on the big GS body.





But I console myself that they are lighter than 19's (the rims weigh 22 lbs each), so am faster than you guys with 19's and 20's
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Originally Posted by Hameed
But I console myself that they are lighter than 19's (the rims weigh 22 lbs each), so am faster than you guys with 19's and 20's
No you're not
Old 01-18-05, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by D2-AUTOSPORT
I say 19" fat setup. Bitkahuna and Morris are great examples.
Well, bit has 19s fat anyway. I think morris is running 245/35 and 285/30.

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Originally Posted by Neo
Well, bit has 19s fat anyway. I think morris is running 245/35 and 285/30.

Really? I thought he was going to go fat. LOL
Old 01-18-05, 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveGS4
No you're not
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Old 01-19-05, 01:15 AM
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I would go with the 19" set-up as well. iForged are much more reasonable than HRE.


Aloha03gs...there's a shop (Mike Polishing) off Nimitz that can fix most curb/pothole damage. He did my Senekas for a good price.

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Old 01-19-05, 02:03 AM
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Originally Posted by SpoonSport
I would go with the 19" set-up as well. iForged are much more reasonable than HRE.


Aloha03gs...there's a shop (Mike Polishing) off Nimitz that can fix most curb/pothole damage. He did my Senekas for a good price.

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grrrrrr... i wish there was that sort of service here on Guam. I just curbed my new 19's rushing off work! shewt!!!!
Old 01-19-05, 02:45 AM
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Originally Posted by SpoonSport
I would go with the 19" set-up as well. iForged are much more reasonable than HRE.


Aloha03gs...there's a shop (Mike Polishing) off Nimitz that can fix most curb/pothole damage. He did my Senekas for a good price.

Spoon
luckily so far its very minor scratches...barely noticeable...I am just nit picky lol THANK YOU soo much man I am definitely gonna check them out before car shows and nimitz soo convienent...its only like 5 mins away from my house in moanalua


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