are 18's too small for gs300/400?
#1
are 18's too small for gs300/400?
im a new owner of a 2000 gs400 and im looking for an upgrade in wheels.I was on memoryfab.com and came across some work emitz 18x9 +26 18x10 +26 and fell in love with them.I just wanna get some input from fellow gs owners on 18in rims on our cars.The only suspension mods on my car right now is the tanabe df210's springs....any help/info will be greatly appreciated
pictures will also help,so if you can post some up of 18's,that would help out alot.
pictures will also help,so if you can post some up of 18's,that would help out alot.
#2
I think 18's with low profile tires do look a tad small on the GS. If it's stock or OEM 18's with standard-type tires then that's perfectly fine functionalty-wise. But in terms of sheer looks I feel that 19's and 20's look best on the GS. If I were you I'd wait until I came across some 19's (at least) that I liked, otherwise you might buy these and be unhappy with the look of the car afterwards. Hope this helps.
#3
(have this saved set of links which should be helpful)
This is a topic of a lot of discussion in the past here on CL, here are a few threads to get you started I found using search
Threads on 18's or 19's
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=18s+19s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=18s+19s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=18s+19s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=18s+19s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=18s+19s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s
Threads on 19s or 20s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s
Threads on 20's and ride quality
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=20s+ride
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=20s+ride
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=20s+ride
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=20s+ride
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=20s+ride
Don't forget about rubbing as well... not all experience it but some do.https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=20s+ride
Nice wheel guide
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s
Chrome / Hi Polish
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s
Polls in the voting booth
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/hall-of-fame-and-voting-booth/98821-did-you-would-you-upgrade-your-wheel-size-from-oem.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=128050
17 or 18's just to be thorough
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=162617
Hope this is helpful
This is a topic of a lot of discussion in the past here on CL, here are a few threads to get you started I found using search
Threads on 18's or 19's
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=18s+19s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=18s+19s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=18s+19s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=18s+19s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=18s+19s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s
Threads on 19s or 20s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s
Threads on 20's and ride quality
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=20s+ride
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=20s+ride
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=20s+ride
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=20s+ride
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=20s+ride
Don't forget about rubbing as well... not all experience it but some do.https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=20s+ride
Nice wheel guide
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s
Chrome / Hi Polish
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s
Polls in the voting booth
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/hall-of-fame-and-voting-booth/98821-did-you-would-you-upgrade-your-wheel-size-from-oem.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=128050
17 or 18's just to be thorough
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=162617
Hope this is helpful
#4
yeah, might as well get chrome 26" spinners since bigger is better....NOT.
I think 18"s is the best performance wise, but 19" is just right in terms of looks. But that's just my opinion, who cares what others say as long as you like them. I would also consider about unsprung weight.
I think 18"s is the best performance wise, but 19" is just right in terms of looks. But that's just my opinion, who cares what others say as long as you like them. I would also consider about unsprung weight.
#6
i have 18" and 20", both are three-piece, and the 18's definitely look small. the 20" look just right at times, and even slightly large at times. when i bought my 18" back in 01', i spotted the car a quarter mile away and got smacked with buyer's remorse immediately.
of course, i still keep them because the tires are cheaper and more comfortable for long long drives
of course, i still keep them because the tires are cheaper and more comfortable for long long drives
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#9
eek ! I found some 18s for 300.00 that had waY TOO much lip for me ... I think like 18x12 with low offset
thats the only way You could get me to go down is to make it fit but have a good look to it too ...
those are Hmmmmm Not very tasteful even though they are works...
thats the only way You could get me to go down is to make it fit but have a good look to it too ...
those are Hmmmmm Not very tasteful even though they are works...
#10
I got 18" but really thinking of gettin 20".I might keep the 18" on b/c my gurl dirves my car and she wont look out for pot holes, and just slam the car! Really depends on you man 18" should give you a better ride!
#11
I think 18" inch wheels look just fine. As long as your car is dropped nicely and has a good stance, you can pull it off.
Some pix of my Blitz Technospeed Z1 Gold on my GS. BTW those rims are up for sale as well
Some pix of my Blitz Technospeed Z1 Gold on my GS. BTW those rims are up for sale as well