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Old 10-08-08, 11:52 AM
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don't go smaller than around 18.
I have the Vertex kit and with stock 16" (I believe) your going to be only like 1-2" off the ground lol
Old 10-08-08, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by pivaralgs3
i bought them on ebay
from which seller?
Old 10-08-08, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by mtparker18
don't go smaller than around 18.
I have the Vertex kit and with stock 16" (I believe) your going to be only like 1-2" off the ground lol
The tire size is what will determine the ride height (other than the suspension), not the wheel size. Either way a real nice kit'ed car like yours will look odd with anything smaller than 18. If you go with a 18 get a full face wheel. It will appear bigger IMO.

Everyone here talked me out of 18's . I went with 19's. But again we have no winter here so I did not have to consider that in my decision making.
Old 10-08-08, 01:00 PM
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Get a set of LS430 18" stockers with the proper sidewall to match the 20s and/or OEM tire specs.
Old 10-08-08, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by shern
Get a set of LS430 18" stockers with the proper sidewall to match the 20s and/or OEM tire specs.
i've been looking for those to replace my G35 18"s but I cannot find a set if my life depended on it.
(used/cheap that is)
Old 10-08-08, 02:21 PM
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hey i never seen you drive around chicago before lol. nice. why not try the g35 wheels. i already have my g wheels on for the winter. i think the fronts are 225 and the rear are 245. its a good wheel to clear bbk and not have to worry about the potholes.

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Old 10-08-08, 03:19 PM
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i bought them from this guy... http://http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus-GS300-GS430-LS400-Mirror-Cover-Cap-w-Signal-Light_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1406Q7c39Q3a1Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem360094783055QQitemZ360094783055[/URL]
Old 10-08-08, 03:22 PM
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haha you must not live in the north side?
Old 10-08-08, 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Debonair
The tire size is what will determine the ride height (other than the suspension), not the wheel size. Either way a real nice kit'ed car like yours will look odd with anything smaller than 18. If you go with a 18 get a full face wheel. It will appear bigger IMO.

Everyone here talked me out of 18's . I went with 19's. But again we have no winter here so I did not have to consider that in my decision making.
Right! im thinking of getting these...
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Old 10-08-08, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by shern
Get a set of LS430 18" stockers with the proper sidewall to match the 20s and/or OEM tire specs.
I would not recomend oem LS wheels. The offset sucks and they won't look good.
Old 10-08-08, 07:34 PM
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crap they only fit for 99-00!
Old 10-08-08, 08:04 PM
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Are those Stech or H-tech springs?
Old 10-08-08, 09:21 PM
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[QUOTE=lexusscturbo;3903039]Are those Stech or H-tech springs?[/QUOTE

THEY ARE S-TECH SPRINGS
Old 10-08-08, 09:41 PM
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Did someone say shoes for winter?

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...75#post3903275
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Originally Posted by Indio
skinnier the better for snow.


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