PICS: new wheels Red GS430
12-01-07, 01:23 PM
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very nice !!
Looks VERY nice Bobby... well done. I'll be looking for you around town..... btw, I am almost to 20K on my Michelin Pilots, and they are still holding up well... should get another 10K from them (I hope)... let us know how the Bridgestones do, ok?
on the new shoes!
on the new shoes!
12-01-07, 06:35 PM
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Nice wheels, great color. On a side note, that was some serious inner tire wear. Was that just from the Tanabe NF210's? How much was the camber off? Were they able to get it back into specs?
12-01-07, 07:58 PM
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drewdogg, the inner tires were really worn before the install of the springs... 3 weeks after the install, i went to get the alignment done and the dealer just told me to wait until i got my new tires to do so...so i waited another a couple of weeks and that is the time that the tires actually split...but it was definetely from the stock part of the car and not the springs as i saw the inner wear when my install was taking place...
12-02-07, 05:11 AM
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12-02-07, 07:38 AM
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i appreciate it!!!!...i've never had aftermarket rims so still getting used to that look but its growing on me for sure.
Flipside, the ride lowered and on these wheels rides great. I didn't want any potential rubbing issues and just thought the 20's would be a little too much since i do a good amount of traveling most of the year. So far i've been very happy & pleased. ...the MRR's cleared the big brakes with no issues...correct offsets.
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Flipside, the ride lowered and on these wheels rides great. I didn't want any potential rubbing issues and just thought the 20's would be a little too much since i do a good amount of traveling most of the year. So far i've been very happy & pleased. ...the MRR's cleared the big brakes with no issues...correct offsets.
haAnyway, the car looks very nice. That color is really growing on me. Saw one on I-95 last week with full face chrome wheels. Looked hot. The guy wouldn't wave.
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12-02-07, 09:11 AM
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offsets are 35 in the Front and 45 in the Rear. I can stick my finger btw the break and the rim in most spots without any problem. I haven't seen any wear on the break from rubbing but i'm sure i would have noticed it by now though if there was a problem.
12-02-07, 09:06 PM
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Finally, my wife likes your wheels. Did you purchase from a certain clublexus sponsor who advertises all the time?
12-03-07, 08:40 PM
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Any problem with the TPMS's on the new wheels? Did you use the originals or purchase another set? Who did the wheel install- the same guys who did your springs? Did you need a strap or drill a hole for the TPMS? Any problems with the Tanabe Springs and the new wheels staggered set-up? Did you buy your tires separately from the wheels?
Finally, my wife likes your wheels. Did you purchase from a certain clublexus sponsor who advertises all the time?
Finally, my wife likes your wheels. Did you purchase from a certain clublexus sponsor who advertises all the time?
wow, that's a lot of questions. i used the original tpms and just switched them to the new wheels. the wheels were pre-drilled for them as our most wheels, but make sure anyway. the tpms themselves were still in good shape even with 24K on them...the grommet was still good so that was not messed with. my tire pressure light went off immediately after install. I used a national tire chain that is an authorized dealer for MRR to purchase the wheels and install. i also bought michelin pilots for my wifes is250 at the same time so i was able to get a very good deal for my large order through them. very happy...pm me if you want those details. tell your wife thanks for the compliment...that's better than what my wife says (she is not into the modding thing or adding more flash to the car...but it is my car so there you go...LOL)
12-03-07, 08:56 PM
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Hey Bobby,
Great job - the car looks Fab - better than I expected for 19's. That look will also go well with my color (Quartz Shadow).
Thanks for the inspiration - I'm going to order the exact same set for mine...
Cheers!
Alex
Great job - the car looks Fab - better than I expected for 19's. That look will also go well with my color (Quartz Shadow).
Thanks for the inspiration - I'm going to order the exact same set for mine...
Cheers!
Alex
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12-03-07, 09:37 PM
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"Did you purchase from a certain clublexus sponsor who advertises all the time" I actually sent email and received nothing back
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