GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)

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Old 05-07-06, 11:21 AM
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Old 05-07-06, 11:54 AM
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much better pics. I think it came out sweet. car looks oem yet sporty.

how's the ride?
Old 05-07-06, 01:02 PM
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looks hot! for some reason the rears look like they are wider than 8.5 in. Bonus for you
Old 05-07-06, 01:32 PM
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They look great on your GS
Old 05-07-06, 01:40 PM
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looks hot! for some reason the rears look like they are wider than 8.5 in. Bonus for you
The half inch and the offset difference both work towards filling out the wheel well. Definitely a

Originally Posted by chuckb
much better pics. I think it came out sweet. car looks oem yet sporty.

how's the ride?
Ride is better because of the matching tires. A little more road feel but stock like ride for sure.
Old 05-10-06, 09:54 AM
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nice pics!!!
Old 05-10-06, 09:34 PM
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Also the grill is catchy
Old 05-11-06, 08:03 AM
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Stoner,

very nice!

are you rims really 18"?

it looks 19".
Old 05-11-06, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by STONER
I don't know if I understand you. The front is exactly the same as the stock and the rear fills the wheel well out a little less than an inch more than stock.
Actually, the stock 17x8 GS wheels are 17x8 +50.

This means the front are 5mm more aggressive (5mm closer to the fender)
The rear are 6.35mm more aggressive (6.35mm closer to the fender) - the offset is the same as the stock 17x8 +50, but the rears are .5" (12.7mm) wider than stock. It gets complicated, but the rears are actually only about 1/4" closer to the fender than the OE 17x8 +50 wheels.

Anyway, a nice improvement. Car looks great!
Old 05-11-06, 08:31 AM
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Looks good man

Are those solid black emblems on your rear?
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Very Nice!
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Originally Posted by SoCalSC4
Actually, the stock 17x8 GS wheels are 17x8 +50.

This means the front are 5mm more aggressive (5mm closer to the fender)
The rear are 6.35mm more aggressive (6.35mm closer to the fender) - the offset is the same as the stock 17x8 +50, but the rears are .5" (12.7mm) wider than stock. It gets complicated, but the rears are actually only about 1/4" closer to the fender than the OE 17x8 +50 wheels.

Anyway, a nice improvement. Car looks great!
You are correct. Thanks for the correction.
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Wheels look great!! Are your front springs stock or lowered?
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That looks really good
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