suggestions on wheels/rims
#17
Question on factory "Alloy Wheels" listed as option in brochure: Are these chrome factory wheels which come on vehicle from Japan? Salesman didn't know! But the dealer made chrome wheels available by sending out standard GX470 wheels to be chromed locally for $2000 retail. Probably a better profit margin for them than anything from factory. Your 22" wheels look nice; but my GX is doing alot of off-road work , though I still want it to look as good as possible.
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You don't need the dealer to this mod. you can do it your self and save alot of money just call up the store you find in the net and ask them if they got the chrome wheels for the GX470 and how does it cost for the exchange. http://www.capitalwheels.com/store/c...&cat=1&page=14
#19
I think the 22' rim would be better if you plan to push hard around the corners and drive the GX like a sports car, but the GX wasn't design for that. By installing the 22' rims, the ride would be much more bumpy and you will feel every pothole. If one wants a nice handling SUV, the X5 is much more logical choice in my opinion, but to each his own.
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Originally Posted by The G Man
I believe that the low tire pressure monitoring system wasn't offer until 2005.
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ias, are those giovannis on your gx. I would have to agree that 24s do look sweet, but what did you have to do to the wheel wll to make them functional (the tires). Is it too close for comfort? Another question, when you buy rims, do you buy 4 or 5 (1 spare). It seems that you would need an extra in case of a flat. Probably a stupid question.
#23
Ias can you do me a favor and take some pics. of your GX from the side ? I want to see how much? the tire is coming out with that 24x10 in the back. 2nd ? is has the braking with those big boys have giving you any problems? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by angelslex
Ias can you do me a favor and take some pics. of your GX from the side ? I want to see how much? the tire is coming out with that 24x10 in the back. 2nd ? is has the braking with those big boys have giving you any problems? Thanks.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=174818
The tires fit 100% flush with the fenders. I have zero braking issues...Im in the car business and I tow cars a few times a week with the GX...stops perfect
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