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Old 03-19-10, 10:07 PM
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http://charlotte.craigslist.org/pts/1651686689.html

My front tires are getting a little bald, time for a new set. What do you guys think?
Old 03-19-10, 10:10 PM
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Not my favorite from lexus, and its pretty expensive. If you are looking for stock Lexus wheels, consider the 5 Spoke 3rd gen wheels, you can find them cheaper than the ones that you linked as well.
Old 03-19-10, 10:18 PM
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If people think they're overpriced I'm just gonna stick with my 5 spokes. I like the way they look, just want them more flush and less 4x4 gap.
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spacers are an option.
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Those tires suck, they are dunlop runflats. they make terrible road noiseand suffer from really short tread life. I am using them right now on my 2GS, I will never make the same mistake again. The wheels are nice though.
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Those wheels are fugly. Those tires blow. That seems high...1300.00 for not even listing the tread depth.
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nope........not likeing em
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I agree with Spyder78 on both posts. You can lower it a little without spending too much as well, that and spacers would solve your problem if you're happy with the stock wheels otherwise.
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I like the rims but they do seem a bit high. I think your GS looks good the way it is but I am also a stock guy.
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Originally Posted by kg19989
I like the rims but they do seem a bit high. I think your GS looks good the way it is but I am also a stock guy.
I agree with you, i like how our cars look lowered on stock wheels, maby a tte lip but im bias i guess lol
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I think for $1300 you can find some better wheels. Just search the the CL classifieds, I got a great deal on my wheels. GL
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I'm leaning very hard towards spacers and a L-Tuned kit.

I should be okay with stock struts and shocks right??? (they were replaced, just not aftermarket)
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huh? you wanna throw away $1300 , throw it my way,
i say keep browesing Craigslist you might find a better deal on Stock wheels, those arent worth it ^ that option isnt bad either
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Originally Posted by Brent77
I'm leaning very hard towards spacers and a L-Tuned kit.

I should be okay with stock struts and shocks right??? (they were replaced, just not aftermarket)

Yeah, they should be fine. The life of the shocks will be shortened to some degree but shouldn't be too bad with the L-Tuned shocks, they're a fairly conservative drop IIRC.
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http://raleigh.craigslist.org/pts/1639614098.html

Would these fit alright? Sorry, I've tried going through the threads and such, but it's kind of a PITA to try and figure out the actual information. Do you think they're an alright deal?


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