IJOCKGS

Hi Guys,

I'm looking to buy some 18" 5 spoke rims for my GS430. Can you guys post some pics of your ride with 18" rims + the description of the rims (size, offset, tire size, staggered?)

Thanks!

LexFather

Welcome to Clublexus. Check out the gallery here
https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/sh...ry.php/cat/501

And the wheel tire forum here
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/wheels-tires-and-brakes-forum-76/

AS well as use the SEARCH feature. Then when you have done some HW on what you like, people will jump in.

DaveGS4

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IJOCKGS,

Welcome to ClubLexus!

If you haven't already discovered the gallery click on the menu item and start surfing pics!
https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/sh...ry.php/cat/501

Also, you can find some similar threads using the search feature of our forum. For example:

I looked for 'picture 18" '

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...=picture+18%2A

searched for 18* GS*
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ht=18%2A+GS%2A

Also check out our classified forums for used wheels from our members and new wheels from our CL vendors.

Here are my old 18" wheels




Piaa Rozza Altra
18x8 front, high disk fittment +37 offset
18x9 rear, low disk fittment +38 offset

Wheels now sold to TomTNC, look great on his Alpine Silver GS.

VVT-i

I got Volk's GT-C staggered set up on the 01 GS430.
Front is 8x18 with 235/40/1. Offset +36
Rear is 10x18 with 265/35/18. Offset +37.
I'm not sure about the correct offset. I ordered 9x18 for the rear, but they send me the 10x18 mounted and balance, so I have to keep them instead of try to send them back and forth.
Make sure you got some shocks and springs to drop it down. If not, you car will look like a freaking Jeep Wrangler with low profile tires on her.

SiccMonkey

18x9 Moda r6 245/40/18 all around.....just got them havent gotten a chance to lower the car yet

aloha08isf

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credit to hameed (I hope your cool with me using your pic) on a tastefully modded GS on 18s....his car is just totally sick!

moocowman

I should have gotten 19's. Got 18's for softer ride since it's my wife's car, but regretted it after a while. Had to live with them for 2 years. And now I'm selling the car.

IJOCKGS

Thanks for all you pics guys. It really helps to know that what you are seeing are actually 18" rims. I was in the gallery and had a hard time with 19" vs 18".

Just a quick question. If I get 4 rims that are not staggered (same size all around) Will the rear rims still have the fat lip on it? Or will the front and rear rim look exactly the same?

Hameed

Here are two different views of my car on 18's
- F - 18x8.5 OS.31 - tire size 245/40/18
- R - 18x9.5 OS.37 - tire size 275/35/18





Hey AlohaGS3, thanks for the props!

Hameed

Yes the lip size will be the same if you go with a non staggered setup.

alexulan

b1gredek

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=145836

the black gs is on 18's

markgs4

[QUOTE=IJOCKGS]Thanks for all you pics guys. It really helps to know that what you are seeing are actually 18" rims.

I agree....Im debating still between 18's vs 19's, and while Im not in the market for wheels until later in the year, it definitely helps getting the visual of such nice GS's on 18's (and to be honest, the 18' pictured here don't look as small as I thought that 18's would...is that due to thinner tires and the suspensions?)

//935GS400

im strapped for cash too. have to balance rent and work and school. But 18s definatley doesnt look bad. What size tires do you guys prefer with a 1.8 inch drop.

aloha08isf

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[QUOTE=jmjs23]yes with the drop and skinnier tires...the rim appears bigger...as far as debating 18s vs. 19s....check out a gs on 19s in person...imo it looks a lot better....but if you want a combination of ride quality, decent looks then 18s are the way to go....but yeah before you buy wheels...make sure you do some research (there are soo much options with rims..its not even funny haha)....some wheels also mayb appear smaller.....for example wheels with step lips APPEAR a tad smaller than wheels with reverse lip......this is just my opinion tho..good luck

cody