19's damaged suspension?
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thanks tony
there are 2 factors at play here, there is some truth as to what was said to you
if the 19' in are cast wheels and heavier then stock then you have unsprung weight affecting the bounce and jounce of your susp and supporting parts , hence they will wear at a accelerated rate
part 2 of that is rotational mass that can put a tremdous amount of stress on your braking system
ways to prevent premature failure
get the toms front lower brace or trd brace , get a front strut tower bar, get the toms 6 piece rear links and hopefully the rear lower control brace , these items help to strengthen the susp as it relates to the unibody
lastly try and upgrade your brakes to at least supra brakes
there are 2 factors at play here, there is some truth as to what was said to you
if the 19' in are cast wheels and heavier then stock then you have unsprung weight affecting the bounce and jounce of your susp and supporting parts , hence they will wear at a accelerated rate
part 2 of that is rotational mass that can put a tremdous amount of stress on your braking system
ways to prevent premature failure
get the toms front lower brace or trd brace , get a front strut tower bar, get the toms 6 piece rear links and hopefully the rear lower control brace , these items help to strengthen the susp as it relates to the unibody
lastly try and upgrade your brakes to at least supra brakes
Its just like Ed said above.. Yes the L-tuned were stock but only allowed 18's to accompany the GS.. Now were using 19 and 20" rims.. SO yes IMO it would cause alittle more stress on the bushings etc.. I guess Lexus only went to 18's for a reason..
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If you dont drive like a complete jackass on the regular, driving with 19s will not have any major affects on your suspension. If you drive your GS like its a sports car with OEM wheels and suspension, the components will all wear out faster. Your driving style will affect your suspensions longevity a lot more than your wheel diameter.
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