GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)
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Which rims to get?? :O (merged threads)

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Old 02-09-08, 03:29 AM
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Default Which rims to get?? :O (merged threads)

I have a blk gs and I'm trying to decide between these 2 rims.

1. OEM 17'' 5 spoke gs4xx alloy rims

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2. OEM 18'' ISx50 alloy rims

i want these rims because i dont have much money atm and would like a small upgrade. i like the way both rims look on a gs (i've seen the GS rims on a blk gs and the IS rims on a white GS) so i'm just wondering what your opinions are. thanks for your input
Old 02-09-08, 04:17 AM
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i like the gs400 wheels
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Oem 18'' Is
Old 02-09-08, 07:39 AM
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I think the IS350 wheels look pretty nice on the 2nd gen GS

Here's a fellow CL member's car with the IS350 wheels



more pics here

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...t=is350+wheels
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oem 17's!!!
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3GS 18"?
I'd get those if i wasn't planning on upgrading my brakes.
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not that these are in your price range but I'd be interested in seeing the OEM IS-F rims (19 inch staggered forged BBS in gunmetal) on a second gen GS.

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thanks a lot for your opinions. thanks seize for for the pic + link, i've been looking all over for a pic of a blk gs with those rims.

i will be going with the 17'' gs400 wheels, i like the neat and clean luxurious 5 spoke look. lol.
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That's a very very tough call for me because both rims look so good. I would also go with the 17" stock wheels just to keep it looking original.
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Originally Posted by falnangl
not that these are in your price range but I'd be interested in seeing the OEM IS-F rims (19 inch staggered forged BBS in gunmetal) on a second gen GS.
If you'd like to see what the IS-F wheels would look like on a GS go here

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=request
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The OE IS-F wheels have horrid offsets and would look weak
on the 2GS. They actually have the same "frontspacing" on both
the front and rear wheels, in other words the additional 1" of width
on the rear wheels is all to the inside.

Not to mention the IS-F wheels are only 19x8 & 19x9 and they already
look weak on the IS-F. Too bad, that aggressive car with knock-kneed wheels!
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Originally Posted by Seize
If you'd like to see what the IS-F wheels would look like on a GS go here

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=request
looks pretty good. only thing is retail pricing is about $4600 w/tires from what I've heard. but I'm sure someone will pony up the cash to try something different.
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