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What is the best sized wheel for the GS? 19" or 20"

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Old 02-23-11, 11:28 AM
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I have the same issue as I want the hr3s and I only see them in 20's. I just bought some 19" wheels let's see how it rides with the coilovers.
Old 02-23-11, 12:40 PM
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i have 20s and my wheels are lowered to where i have no finger gaps. Its not rubbing, the only thing that rubs is my lip on dips.
Old 02-23-11, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by lkapimp216
Phillygs has 18s and is ****tin on just about everyone, it's all about execution and fitment bro
Philly's car is my favorite GS right now but that wasn't part of the OP's options... And theres a lot more than fitment going on...how low he's riding, fender work, etc...
Old 02-23-11, 03:28 PM
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I'm not really worried about fitment so much (because if you want to make something fit, there are ways) as I am about drive-ability and reliability. Basically wondering if the consensus is that the GS can handle 20's for long term use or if that's a recipe for grenading the steering rack/transmission/suspension .....

For instance, when I ran 20's on my Audi it blew out the cv joints with the quickness.
Old 02-23-11, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by speedaddic
I went from a 20 to a 19 back to a 20. I prefer 19s but I love my new wheels.
LOL I'm on the exact same boat haha
Old 02-23-11, 05:18 PM
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all i gotta say is either or! but 20s better make sure its tucking alteast half an inch of the rim.
Old 02-23-11, 05:44 PM
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I think 19's a good. 20's in my opinion are too much. I ain't no balla
Old 02-23-11, 06:21 PM
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I have 19" on my Audi A4 which is a much smaller car, so 20" wheels should be fine for the larger Lexus.
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Originally Posted by Hypebeast
.. as I am about drive-ability and reliability. Basically wondering if the consensus is that the GS can handle 20's for long term use or if that's a recipe for grenading the steering rack/transmission/suspension .....
20's look great and many have them on here with no major reliability issues once they sorted the ball joints,tie rods and suspension. Imo if its for both the drive-ability and reliability - go 19 even 18 .. i had 20's and drive-ability wasn't that great but looked awesome!
Old 02-23-11, 08:34 PM
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meh 20's with a kit..19's are teh way I'm going
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