GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)
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Old 07-17-08, 12:01 PM
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Ok lets say I do get 19s. What size tires do I need to get for the RPM? I dont want the low profile because I dont want to risk bending or cracky my rims if I were to go over potholes. What would be a good decent size?
Old 07-17-08, 12:10 PM
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Are you sure? He had them last week. The are chrome staggered TSW's. I don't think he had them advertised, you should pm him if you haven't already.
Read above.
Old 07-17-08, 12:24 PM
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=356595

I really dont want to go above 19 because I wont be dropping the car anytime soon.

Tire size anyone?
Old 07-19-08, 03:53 PM
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Ok so I think Im gonna go with the RPMs in 19s. You guys are just too convincing lol
Old 07-19-08, 06:56 PM
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Didn't Sterns use to be a high end multi-piece JDM rim?

What happened?
Old 07-19-08, 09:43 PM
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Old 07-21-08, 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by xxlbeerZ
Didn't Sterns use to be a high end multi-piece JDM rim?

What happened?
thats what i thought but heard they werent all that great? i dont know i still like these sterns.
Old 07-22-08, 02:32 PM
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what size tires would you guys suggest in 18 as well as 19? not goin for anything too lowpro..
Old 07-23-08, 05:49 PM
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anyone? tire size help?
Old 07-23-08, 05:56 PM
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40 series too low for you? That's stock for 18's on the 3GS--should be a good blend of appearance/fit to body, ride, suitable rim protection, and performance.
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so what would be the entire description of the tire size?
245/40/18? (just throwin that out there) i dunno the correct way to put it. also, what size is one "level" lower than the one that 3gs run?
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Originally Posted by LexusK
so what would be the entire description of the tire size?
245/40/18? (just throwin that out there) i dunno the correct way to put it. also, what size is one "level" lower than the one that 3gs run?
245/40/18 is the 3GS spec, and that's an appropriate size for I guess an 8 or 8.5" wide rim. A wider rim would presumably call for a wider tire, e.g. a 255 width.

The next profile series down is 35. That is really getting into low profile. I thought you wanted to avoid that.
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oh ok i was jw. since thats the lowest ill stay away from that. thank you sir!
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