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

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Old 10-02-06, 01:14 PM
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So I was looking through my VIP Style magazine last night and came across the JOBLOOD white Aristo with the Brabus style wheels on it. What do you guys think? I know someone selling a set for cheap (knock offs of course) but the offsets are low 19x9.5 all around +28 offset front and +22 rear. Should I let go of my wheels and pick these up?! What do you guys think?!

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Here are my wheels on my car
Old 10-02-06, 01:18 PM
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I always thaught a Brabus type wheel belongs on MB.period.

doesn't look like much lip action..............


but if I had to choose only between the ones on your car and the Brabus type......I guess I'd go with the Brabus type. but then theree knock off

I say keep looking.
Old 10-02-06, 01:20 PM
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i dont really know much about offsets. But i think those offsets are too low?
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not enough lip action going on....
Old 10-02-06, 01:34 PM
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they are nice but i dont think they look great on lexus. More mercedes factory style
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Thats what I thought too. When I first saw the JOBLOOD car I thought it was a fresh look since I've never seen the wheels on any other car other then MB or BMW's. Netheir of the wheels are bad *** but I don't want to spend alot of money on some super VIP wheels and bend them since I would most likley run super stretched tires and to ad to that I drive my car everyday. I do alot of Property managing and real estate work so I see alot of roads, some good some horrible.
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I like the finish and think it would enhance the color, but I would keep looking for more lip action!
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Keep your Blk wheels
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i can't see the photos and i thought you were selling your car.
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The pics work fine on my end. I'am selling my car doesn't mean I can't keep fixing it up =D



What if I paint the face of my wheels silver or have them polished? I know of a place that can do excellent work on polishing them.
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I got a x on my end too...
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