OMCGS350

Hi Everyone

Recently created an account on Club Lexus but I've been on this forum daily for the past 3.5 years. I purchased my 2015 F sport AWD in Atomic Silver about 3 years ago and have just under 100k km's with no major issues or complaints.

With the winter almost coming to an end, I've purchased RSR Coilovers, a set of 20" Vossen CVT (brand new) which will be installed next month and will be looking for 235/25 and 275/30 tires soon.

A set of used GS-F rims have hit the market in my area and I'm looking for some opinions if I should go with the GS-F rims or stick with the Vossen's.

I like the look of the 20" rims on a GS based on everyone's pictures on this forum however I worry about the load rating of the front tires as they only come in a 92Y vs OEM load rating of 96V. The roads in Toronto are not always the greatest however I don't drive to much because of the pandemic and when I do, I'm with my wife and two kids.

As for the GS-F rims, they are OEM, forged which is a bonus and with tires 245/40/19 and 275/35/19. I did a quick check on the tire calculator and they should fit however I might need a space for the fronts. I searched the forum and haven't found anyone who is running the GS-F rims on a AWD.

Let me know your thoughts.

GS350MIKE

20” rims compromise comfort for....I don’t know what. Admittedly back in 2013 when I got my first GS350 I put 20’s on my car and it’s was pretty rough riding. It was a dealer add-on that they gave me for almost no mark up. I regretted it.

As for the F rims, they have a really cool look and they’re OEM, which I always prefer. My 2 cents.

703

Why do you want 20” with wife and kids? Unless they are after a harsh ride?

But I guess that is the cost for subjectively better looks.

OMCGS350

Thanks for the feedback.

The GS-F rims have a et 50 offset in the front. Will I require spacers or will they clear the f-sport calipers?

LexusGSboy

+1 for staying 19" and for doing OEM. The GS-Fs are nice, there are also other 19" OEM wheels that I think look good on the car.

I like the look of the Vossens, I'm pretty sure I found the one you mean and if they were 19"s I could see maybe just sticking with those depending on whether you could get your money back out of them.

I'm always a fan of OEM though so I'm a bit biased.

peasodos

iTrader: (1)

Not sure how you guys ride on 20's or even 19's. In my opinion the 18's give the perfect ride comfort, and also enough protection from potholes. 20's your one pothole away from a bent rim and anything more than 18 would be a harsher ride than I have now.

Not to mention larger rims are heavier.

00goobs

I have stiff *** lowering springs and put 18s on for a while. It was a very nice ride, not worrying so much about road issues.

But, I'm more visual than cerebral. So 20s on the GS are gorgeous! No wheel gap, the fronts can easily be 245 35 20 (currently 245 30 20 with room to spare) ...... No one has complained about the ride, wife or 3 large kids.

GS350MIKE

I have the experience of using 18s, 19s, and 20’s on GS350s. 20s were a mistake. My opinion is that going to 19s while choosing a high quality tire resulted in an improved ride over the factory 18s. I don’t think the same can be said for 20s.

MuaGS350

When I was on the market for wheels, I also struggled with deciding on 19 or 20. I ended up going 19 squared so I can rotate and for ride comfort vs the 20's. But I will admit, 20's do look very good on the GS.

That said and if possible, I would contact the seller of the GSF wheels and see if you can try them on before buying - this would be the only way to know for sure if they fit and look the way you like. If the GSF doesnt work out, you already have a set of 20's ready to be mounted.

Good luck and let us know how it goes.