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Old 07-08-05, 08:27 PM
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I've got to say I'm pretty excited. Yesterday I ordered the new OEM 18inch rims off the 2006 GS 430. I also did a tire/wheel package. If I hadn't been out of town on vacation in Delaware for the past week, I would have solicited some information for tires to get....but here's what I ordered.

Pirelli PZero Nero M&S 245/40/18

tirerack ranked them #2 for Ultra High Perf. Tires. I do a lot of traveling so I'm hoping to get some mileage out of them....25-30K would be great. Is that possible on the size of tires? I've never had anything other than factory 16's and the widest tire has only been 225s
Old 07-08-05, 08:38 PM
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nice choices
Old 07-08-05, 08:40 PM
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they will look nice on your GS
Old 07-08-05, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by chuckb
nice choices
Thanks for leading me to the light ChuckB
Old 07-08-05, 09:33 PM
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Very cool, got the same tires for my 18s for the LS (went on at Hendrick today, picking up in the AM)
Despite being M&S, these are still sticky speed rated. I'm hoping for 17 - 20K out of them with rotation (since they aren't staggered)
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The factory 17's look way better on the second generation. It fits the car better than the 18's form the 3rd generation. My 2cents
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I've seen some members recently have these 3rd gen 18" wheels on 2nd gen GS. Nice look. Any pics out there with an L-tuned suspension? Also, do you go through the Lexus dealer for these wheels? Cost?
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Originally Posted by bmgs400
I've seen some members recently have these 3rd gen 18" wheels on 2nd gen GS. Nice look. Any pics out there with an L-tuned suspension? Also, do you go through the Lexus dealer for these wheels? Cost?

here's mine with a photoshop drop courtesy of NEO. I think they match the 2nd gen very well.
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chuckb...thanks. Where did you get yours? Will these wheels fit with a TRD big brake kit...one of my planned mods.
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Originally Posted by bmgs400
chuckb...thanks. Where did you get yours? Will these wheels fit with a TRD big brake kit...one of my planned mods.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...1&page=1&pp=15
they are from Sewell Lexus, Darrel Diller. ddiller@sewell.com tell him Charlie sent you .
They are $200 each, but he may not have anymore yet.

I cant tell you for sure, but there is a huge amount of space for massive brakes on 06 GS430, your brakes should fit.
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I have those tires and they are the best tires out there.
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Originally Posted by bmgs400
I've seen some members recently have these 3rd gen 18" wheels on 2nd gen GS. Nice look. Any pics out there with an L-tuned suspension? Also, do you go through the Lexus dealer for these wheels? Cost?
bmgs400,

I'll have some pics really soon (well maybe not really soon,but within a month) Ordered tires and rims today, but unless they get here by Friday it will have to wait another week.
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Originally Posted by bmgs400
I've seen some members recently have these 3rd gen 18" wheels on 2nd gen GS. Nice look. Any pics out there with an L-tuned suspension? Also, do you go through the Lexus dealer for these wheels? Cost?

I followed Chuck's lead on the rims. Daryl Diller also hooked me up. I did a complete tire package with him after he quoted me for the whole package..It sounds as if he orders the tires from tirerack.com as well.

I paid total of $1510 with shipping for:
4 MOUNTED AND BALANCED 2006 OEM GS 430 rims with Pirelli PZero Nero 245/40/18.
stainless steel stems? and caps. I requested the last 2 and he said he had extras he could do that for me.

I will try and post pics as soon as I get them...it could be this weekend or next. My car is not lowered so pics will be with stock look. I hope I'll be satisfied with that as I don't want to invest any more money into the car right now.

You can also tell Daryl Diller that I referred you as well....Robert in Charlotte NC
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Originally Posted by Fisher503
I have those tires and they are the best tires out there.

thanks...I didn't do a ton of research so I'm glad to hear that. the price was right for that kind of tire. I'm all about value...price/performance/quality
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the 3rd gen wheels are nice..

i just wished that they could have came out with gs430 17" 5 spoke in 18's that would of been a hell of a wheel


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