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Old 07-24-11, 05:00 PM
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I have a 2006 GS430, Pearl White with Black and grey interior!

I came across a great deal on the following with tires for $1250:

Wheels: 20x9 Vossen VVS-083
38 offset
Machined Black Silver with 2" chrome lip

QUESTION is should I go staggered instead as we all know it looks much better.

....and with the suspension option on the GS 430 is putting springs on going to effect that function?

Thanks for the help and input guys!
Old 07-24-11, 05:09 PM
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I personally don't think staggered is a question... When I see any big bodied car without a staggered fitment it looks wrong and plain bad...

And you'll always regret it if you go non staggered, especially if you ever see another GS with wheels in person next to yours...
Old 07-24-11, 06:30 PM
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YES STAGGERED. (All caps for emphasis)

BTW, I'm pulling for the Broncos this year now that my fellow Gator Timmy Tebow might get the starting job.
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Originally Posted by denvergs4
I have a 2006 GS430, Pearl White with Black and grey interior!

I came across a great deal on the following with tires for $1250:

Wheels: 20x9 Vossen VVS-083
38 offset
Machined Black Silver with 2" chrome lip

QUESTION is should I go staggered instead as we all know it looks much better.

....and with the suspension option on the GS 430 is putting springs on going to effect that function?

Thanks for the help and input guys!
I like staggered myself. A couple of things.
Staggered will give the GS a more planted feel as well.
Going the same size all around gives you the benefit of being able to rotate tires.
Gallery of Lexus with the VVS 083
http://www.vossenwheels.com/gallery/...LL_VVS083.aspx

Staggered rear...





As for your other question, no putting on springs alone will not affect your AVS/ normal/sport function.
Old 07-24-11, 09:54 PM
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Staggered is a must, and I highly recommend going with coil overs for a nice adjustable drop!
Old 07-25-11, 04:10 AM
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^^^ coils and staggered both are a must!
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Thanks guys for the input...I went and looked at them last night and you are right. Staggered is the only way to go on these cars.

I wish I could find a good set of used staggered Vossens...It's like no one in Colorado cares to ride on rims...that's why I got so excited about these being local.

I would buy new but I've already blown through my yearly car budget this year.

Thanks again guys!
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Originally Posted by denvergs4
Thanks guys for the input...I went and looked at them last night and you are right. Staggered is the only way to go on these cars.

I wish I could find a good set of used staggered Vossens...It's like no one in Colorado cares to ride on rims...that's why I got so excited about these being local.

I would buy new but I've already blown through my yearly car budget this year.

Thanks again guys!
Good luck and you can extend the debt ceiling
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of course get staggered, honestly i don't see any downside. even the price difference is quite marginal. have you looked at the price for new? vossen wheels are very affordable
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staggered...and do coilovers like stated above adjustable
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I hope you got them staggered because I can't wait to see what they look on your ride.
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Debt ceiling...that's a good one If google and all my tech stocks keep climbing maybe I'll buy new. There's always a good deal out there to find though...reason for my budget being blown is some retard sold me a 65 continental convertible for 12k all original...it was an estate sale...then they call me after they found out how bad they messed up and tried to tell me they didn't have the power to sell it...hahaha talk with my attorney, title has been transferred.

I'll wait it out, I do like Vossen though. Lots of good reviews on here. So if anyone wants to sell some used ones let me know...and Mike if Google hits $660 a share I'll buy that same day, lol!

Thanks again guys...like always this forum produces good advise!
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Where in Denver are you? It seems I'm the only modified GS430 in the area - and yeah, staggered is the only way to go.
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Originally Posted by M K S
Where in Denver are you? It seems I'm the only modified GS430 in the area - and yeah, staggered is the only way to go.
I'm in Lone Tree near Park Meadows mall...and you're right barley anyone has the GS430 here not to mention a modified one.

We should have a meet up sometime.
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I just wanted to give you the other side of the story. Everyone here says go staggered but no one giving the other side. Here's my car on non-staggered. Does not look bad at all. Plus it drove much smoother and handled better on non-staggered. There is only one advantage to staggered....that look. The look is without a doubt a huge thing. But I wouldn't lie and tell you the car performs better. That popycock. Ask anyone who really knows about high performance driving. Since none of us is racing the car, it matters little. All that matters is the look.




On second look, no one really preached about performance. Mike came close with his comment about being "more planted." Staggered looks best but non-staggered ain't bad. The offsets make the difference.

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