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Yes. I've had a BMW 550 M Sport and two Audi A7s. The M Sport BMWs sit about 3/4" lower than non M Sports, and Audi's with Sport package are also lower than non Sports. But even the base models sit lower than GS's. My current A7 is about perfect.
I swear I was just thinking this the other day as I saw a 5 series bimmer on the highway! For some reason Lexus definitely gives off a 4x4 vibe with the gap.
THE GS does seem to have a little more wheel gap than the aforementioned cars....that is why it looks better as the wheel size goes up! Most cars look good with 18's, but on the GS you need 19's or more to look right. However, for me personally, I do not like the look of the lower cars.....they all look rice to me...they are the opposite end of the spectrum.
THE GS does seem to have a little more wheel gap than the aforementioned cars....that is why it looks better as the wheel size goes up! Most cars look good with 18's, but on the GS you need 19's or more to look right. However, for me personally, I do not like the look of the lower cars.....they all look rice to me...they are the opposite end of the spectrum.
unless someone doesn't size the tires right!!!! lol
Unless the new tires are larger in diameter there will be no change in the wheel gap as jjscsix stated. You would have to increase the tire diameter by 2 inches (which adds 1 inch to sidewall height) to close the wheel gap by 1 inch. By increasing the tire diameter by 2 inches (which is a huge amount) the speedometer at 60 mph would be off by a whopping 4 to 5 mph. Closing the wheel gap by changing wheel size and/or tire size is a misconception fallacy.
Unless the new tires are larger in diameter there will be no change in the wheel gap as jjscsix stated. You would have to increase the tire diameter by 2 inches (which adds 1 inch to sidewall height) to close the wheel gap by 1 inch. By increasing the tire diameter by 2 inches (which is a huge amount) the speedometer at 60 mph would be off by a whopping 4 to 5 mph. Closing the wheel gap by changing wheel size and/or tire size is a misconception fallacy.
and make your car slower due to the additional weight..
I've noticed that the 2016+ MY GSs seem to sit a little lower than earlier MYs. My 2013 AWD sat high, to me. My 2016 AWD wheel gap is not as bad, and it is on stock suspension.
I'm basing this on the ability to get my hand into the wheel well to clean the wheel liner. It is harder to get my hand in there now, than it was on the 2013. Maybe it's the tires, but the sizes are the same. (different brands though...Bridgestone vs Michelin)
Looking at that picture our wheel gap is more consistent all the way around the wheel. The Mercedes is less on top and wider on the sides. I'd say your Lexus is more classy and sexier looking than that Mercedes.
All you need is H&R DRS spacers 15mm front and 20mm rear, then the look/stance will be much better.
02-23-17, 01:56 AM
Do Mercedes, BMW, and Audi have less wheel gap?
