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Old 09-16-14, 11:17 PM
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Hey Guys,

Was running 19" before, but really didnt like how the car rode.

Im dropping down to 18" with a bit more of an aggresive offset than standard.

Im just worried it may look too small now, as the wheel thread most people run 19" +

Please show us your GS with aftermarket 18"
Old 12-21-14, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by koffeblack
Hey Guys,

Was running 19" before, but really didnt like how the car rode.

Im dropping down to 18" with a bit more of an aggresive offset than standard.

Im just worried it may look too small now, as the wheel thread most people run 19" +

Please show us your GS with aftermarket 18"
IMO 18's look to small for the 3gs. Theirs one on Instagram that I see from time to time (dimsum_samuri or something like that) but it just doesn't look right, not enough wheel.
Old 12-22-14, 01:11 PM
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well according to everyone for the 2gs 18's are too small, not unless you are low enough. In this case it may be the same case but its preferred 20's or 19's. the car over all really is that much bigger though, and the fender well as well. If i owned a 3gs even i would still go 19's and im a guy who likes his cars on the floor.
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Originally Posted by SC4Paulo
well according to everyone for the 2gs 18's are too small, not unless you are low enough. In this case it may be the same case but its preferred 20's or 19's. the car over all really is that much bigger though, and the fender well as well. If i owned a 3gs even i would still go 19's and im a guy who likes his cars on the floor.
Eh I wouldn't say 18s are to small for the 2gs. I ran 18's for all 4 years on both my 2gs's..



I think the 18's and 19's are ideal for the 2gs as 19's and 20's are idea for the 3gs. but that's just my opinion and experience
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In my opinion, this car needs 19+ to look good. 18's will look small.
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I like my factory 18's just fine
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LOL... When I wanted to help you and see how you wanted to see what 18s look like, I was browsing through the 3GS wheel thread and it turns out one of the examples happen to be coincidental YOUR own car. Haha, you don't remember yourself posting this?

Originally Posted by koffeblack
I found these BBS LM in my garage, 18 x 8 and 9 +35. These are lighter than stock, the car feels soooo much nicer now, more responsive, seems like its quicker!!! Got a wheel alignment done today as i raised the car up and now its perfect!

Imo, looks super small other than the oem is based on 18s, but yeah... Lol to each of their own.
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I'm running 20's on mine and have no issues with ride. Maybe it's the tire you selected?? I'm in the process of changing wheels, then I need to drop it some, I can't stand the wheel gap in the front!!

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