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There will be 3 "18" inch wheel options

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Old 02-15-05, 12:18 PM
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Waiting patiently for a pic or photoshop of the 18" Spider wheels on a new GS. Anybody? Bueller? Anybody?
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
This is the front wheel.
I am drooling over those wheels!

Forget about my vette! I need those wheels NOW!!!!!!
Old 02-15-05, 08:29 PM
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Sorry guys, I think the wheel gap looks terrible. And why go with such a low profile on just an 18 in those HUMONGOUS wheel openings?

1Sick, I know you said about 35 series on 18s on the 2nd gen GS, but that's if it's staggered with 9.5" or 10" at the back.

I ride 245/40-*19*s on the front of my 2nd gen GS. Fills out the wheel well so much better.
Old 02-16-05, 07:14 AM
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Default 18" tourmaline rim on AWD?

Will the 18" tourmaline rims be available on the 300AWD, or will it be just the stock 17 avail. for the AWD?

also, does the AWD version have a larger gap in the wheel well then the RWD GS300, or is it too early to know?
Old 02-16-05, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by jjl12
Will the 18" tourmaline rims be available on the 300AWD, or will it be just the stock 17 avail. for the AWD?

also, does the AWD version have a larger gap in the wheel well then the RWD GS300, or is it too early to know?
No 18" Wheel option will be available from the factory. It will be up to your region to install the 18" Tourmaline or G-Spiders at the port it comes into. You can get the rims as an accessory option from your local Lexus dealer.
Old 02-16-05, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
Sorry guys, I think the wheel gap looks terrible. And why go with such a low profile on just an 18 in those HUMONGOUS wheel openings?

1Sick, I know you said about 35 series on 18s on the 2nd gen GS, but that's if it's staggered with 9.5" or 10" at the back.

I ride 245/40-*19*s on the front of my 2nd gen GS. Fills out the wheel well so much better.
You got me on the staggered size. Good point.
Old 02-16-05, 09:24 AM
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Default A Vote - Which ones are the nicest

Which wheel option do you like the best?
Old 02-16-05, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Fallsgrove
Which wheel option do you like the best?
Maybe we can start a thread with a poll in another thread. I'll have to go with the car I saw.
Attached Thumbnails There will be 3 "18" inch wheel options-24.jpg  
Old 02-16-05, 09:38 AM
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Default Let's do the poll -

I think a poll would be good. Who sets that up?
Old 02-16-05, 09:38 AM
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I want to see that exact setup but flint mica in color
those are my 2 choices and maybe glasier frost as well
but those wheels are HOT
needs a lil suspension work but thats it
Old 02-16-05, 10:12 AM
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Default Would 19" Fit?

Would 19" wheels fit?
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Easily. 20's will be a tight fit but they will work.
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Does anyone know if we can get the 06 GS430 5 Spokes as a accesory wheel too. that may look good on my 2nd gen.
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I wouldnt do a thing as far as adding mods to the car. iv never done that in the past on any car nor do i have knowdlege on what to do and how to do it like you guys. I personally think it looks hot just like it is as a stock. And also it would drain my pocket too and i dont really want to do that
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Originally Posted by chuckb
Does anyone know if we can get the 06 GS430 5 Spokes as a accesory wheel too. that may look good on my 2nd gen.
The only accessory 18" wheels are the G-Spider & Tourmaline. The 5 spoke graphite wheel is exclusive to the GS430 only. Unless you can find someone to trade you their OEM wheels or buy take offs.


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