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My GS430 (just lowered and 275's out back)

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Old 01-23-12 | 12:57 PM
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Default My GS430 (just lowered and 275's out back)

I dropped my Lexus with Tanabe springs last week along with installing new rubber. 235/45/17's up front and meaty 275/40/17's in the rear. The drop went from being fist like gap to two fingers. It's not as low as I would like it be, but I'm sure 19's this Spring will be a better fit.



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Old 01-23-12 | 01:26 PM
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Wouldn't that 275 be a bit too wide? I'm amazed your tire didnt fold in the middle..
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Old 01-23-12 | 02:46 PM
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Wouldn't that 275 be a bit too wide? I'm amazed your tire didnt fold in the middle..
Nah, it is a fat fit, but mustang/camaro guys have been running 275/285 on rims that skinny for years.. No problems there, should grip and ride quite well as far as the tire sizing is concerned..
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Welcome and great looking GS... 19's should fill in nicely.. BTW... nice color...
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19's will make that gap perfect. Subtle, clean.
Old 01-23-12 | 03:02 PM
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darn work pc not loading pics, now i have to try to remember to look tonight when i get home.
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looks clean saaaaan
Old 01-23-12 | 03:56 PM
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Looks nice and aggresive. And I like the straight pipe. Any sound clips?
Old 01-23-12 | 04:34 PM
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Where's the drop?

Bag it!
Old 01-23-12 | 06:46 PM
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Nice! Hows the ride quality? You think it can handle the crap roads of Boston?
Old 01-23-12 | 10:04 PM
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that looks very nice
Old 01-23-12 | 11:52 PM
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your car still look high. lol. how many inches do they drop?
Old 01-24-12 | 12:47 AM
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not really noticeable right now, but definitely some 19s should be ok for you.
Old 01-24-12 | 02:40 AM
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even with the springs...it looks a bit too high...esp the front. The 19s won't cover the gap too much...thats because the diameter of your 17s+tire is about the same as the 19s+tire....maybe consider a front RCA to drop it lower.

good start though.


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