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pics of my 2001 GS430, finally!!!

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Old 11-13-11, 10:25 AM
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Man get rid of those shint small wheels. Trade for the OEM or get something better
Old 11-13-11, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by SRTGS300
Nah you don't have to mess with the ecu. What kinda exhaust and cai? I suggest you replace the rims with a set of GS430 17's.
u sure that One that I saw that like, I think it SRT or something kept having a ecu wiring diagram with it, u had to change? Let me see if I can find it....
Old 11-13-11, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by ThomasGS4
Nice catch. Those tires are definitely directional.
u guys are speaking Greek, what do you mean? Something is wrong? Also I don't have the car in my driveway right now(my wife is driving it), but I could of swore it had 17" on it?
Old 11-13-11, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by SRTGS300
Nah you don't have to mess with the ecu. What kinda exhaust and cai? I suggest you replace the rims with a set of GS430 17's.
then what is this all about?:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...-ecu-prob.html
Old 11-13-11, 11:32 AM
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Oh damn I never was aware of that. I don't know then.
Old 11-13-11, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by sho89mtx
u guys are speaking Greek, what do you mean? Something is wrong? Also I don't have the car in my driveway right now(my wife is driving it), but I could of swore it had 17" on it?


To be effective, a directional tire is only meant to spin in one direction. The tread is designed to channel water off of the tire in wet conditions. The tread makes an "arrow" if you will, that should be pointing towards the front of the car.



Your rear driver side tire is going the wrong direction. Check your other tires to ensure that they're pointing in the correct direction.

Also if you can hold off on new wheels, use up those tires first as they're a fantastic design with a reflecting price. (I have the same ones )
Old 11-13-11, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by ThomasGS4


To be effective, a directional tire is only meant to spin in one direction. The tread is designed to channel water off of the tire in wet conditions. The tread makes an "arrow" if you will, that should be pointing towards the front of the car.



Your rear driver side tire is going the wrong direction. Check your other tires to ensure that they're pointing in the correct direction.

Also if you can hold off on new wheels, use up those tires first as they're a fantastic design with a reflecting price. (I have the same ones )
oh my, so the wheels were put on wrong and the tires are on the wrong side? What do I need to do to fix that, go to a tire place and have them correct that? I bet that would expensive
Old 11-13-11, 05:45 PM
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Just do a tire rotation. They know the drill.
Old 11-13-11, 06:08 PM
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Yep, wont be expensive at all. Its only flipping the tires around.
Old 11-13-11, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by SRTGS300
Yep, wont be expensive at all. Its only flipping the tires around.
k, thanks guys will do. What happens if I went like this for several miles? WOuld the tires wear weird or something?
Old 11-13-11, 06:46 PM
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congrats on the 430!!
Old 11-14-11, 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
congrats on the 430!!
thanks, I love it! Favorite car i've owned so far and i've some nice ones!
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Originally Posted by sho89mtx
k, thanks guys will do. What happens if I went like this for several miles? WOuld the tires wear weird or something?
Most likely nothing when it's dry, although this isn't really something you should put off doing.
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very clean car, but get rid of those small rims; imo stockies are better! hahah MOAR LOW MOAR LOWWW LOWW
Old 11-14-11, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by sho89mtx
oh my, so the wheels were put on wrong and the tires are on the wrong side? What do I need to do to fix that, go to a tire place and have them correct that? I bet that would expensive
As long as the other rear tire is going the wrong direction too, just swap the two wheels. No need to go to a shop. You might want to check the fronts while you are at it.


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