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

will this set up fit?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-03-07, 09:15 PM
  #1  
GS FONZy
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
iTrader: (6)
 
GS FONZy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: ca
Posts: 3,729
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default will this set up fit?

19"x9.5" +23 and 19"x10.5" +24
I think they will, fenders are shaved and rolled, but will i have to pull the fenders? I know the back is fine, but i am wondering about the front
what do you guys think?

Mods, i posted this on the tire, wheel section, but didn't get any help
So i am trying my luck here.
Old 10-03-07, 09:29 PM
  #2  
chrispy
Moderator
iTrader: (21)
 
chrispy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: SoCal
Posts: 5,764
Received 79 Likes on 37 Posts
Default

Just do whatever it takes to make them fit. Those wheel specs sound like they will fit well.
Old 10-03-07, 09:35 PM
  #3  
V8_Aristo
Bippu
 
V8_Aristo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: California
Posts: 1,664
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

When you roll you front fenders, you consequently give it a little pull. I think if you already rolled you fenders, then those specs would fit. Ofcourse tire size will be a factor, so you gotta run atleast a little bit of a stretch. The overall look of the car is also determined by the amount of drop, not enough and it will poke out.

As an example, my car runs on a 19x9 +3 with the fenders pulled slightly.

With the car at 2 fingers, my wheels stick out about 2 inches


But when my car is slammed, it's almost a perfect fitment.
Old 10-03-07, 09:36 PM
  #4  
speedaddic
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (10)
 
speedaddic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Austin,TX
Posts: 4,252
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

They'll fit but will take some work...esp up front
Old 10-03-07, 09:37 PM
  #5  
speedaddic
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (10)
 
speedaddic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Austin,TX
Posts: 4,252
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

new kit V8_Aristo?
Old 10-03-07, 09:47 PM
  #6  
V8_Aristo
Bippu
 
V8_Aristo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: California
Posts: 1,664
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by speedaddic
new kit V8_Aristo?
Yup, just test fitting and doing modifications.

Sorry for the OT GS FONZy
Old 10-03-07, 10:04 PM
  #7  
GS FONZy
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
iTrader: (6)
 
GS FONZy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: ca
Posts: 3,729
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by V8_Aristo
Yup, just test fitting and doing modifications.

Sorry for the OT GS FONZy
OT
BTW nice set up

thanks for all the replies to everyone who posted, now i got to work on the price, because they want a lot of money for the wheels, but i think they might be worth it.
Old 10-03-07, 10:05 PM
  #8  
V8_Aristo
Bippu
 
V8_Aristo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: California
Posts: 1,664
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

OT = offtopic
Old 10-04-07, 03:10 PM
  #9  
GS FONZy
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
iTrader: (6)
 
GS FONZy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: ca
Posts: 3,729
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

got you and no problem, we all do that
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Rickna
IS F (2008-2014)
7
07-08-16 11:45 AM
pandy_88
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
18
06-17-09 01:37 PM
twinturboz
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
3
11-13-08 09:12 AM



Quick Reply: will this set up fit?



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 06:02 AM.