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Old 01-26-06 | 09:52 PM
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How do 22's ride on GX?
Old 01-27-06 | 04:45 AM
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Default No personal expereince, but try the Tirerack

They are generally a decent source. Give them a call.
Old 01-27-06 | 08:55 PM
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Ride and handle much better than stock
Old 01-28-06 | 07:37 AM
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Lower profile tires usually handles better but the trade off is that you will feel every bump.
Old 01-28-06 | 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by The G Man
Lower profile tires usually handles better but the trade off is that you will feel every bump.
That's for sure. I like the GX just fine with the 17" wheels. Even going to 18" wheels will give a rougher ride. No thanks.
Old 01-28-06 | 02:51 PM
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Go with 22"
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Originally Posted by angelslex
Go with 22"

22's were sooo year before last...24s were sooo last year...get some 26s
Old 01-29-06 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by ias
22's were sooo year before last...24s were sooo last year...get some 26s
pics of the 26's you want to get...
Old 01-31-06 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Kash
pics of the 26's you want to get...

http://www.chipfoose.com/speedster6.aspx
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Originally Posted by ias
What size tire will you be using with the 26" ??
Old 01-31-06 | 08:07 PM
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Hmmm, hello Local Lexus Dealer, I just installed 26" wheels onto my GX and now I can only go in a straight line because I can't turn the steering without the tires rubbing the wheel well!

JK!

Will the 26" wheels really fIt the GX and if SO, I would LOVE to see pictures!!!

-Alex
Old 01-31-06 | 08:29 PM
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The 24s fit just about perfect..I had to trim about an inch off the inside of the mudflap and now there are no rubbing issues what so ever. The 26s are only .1 inch taller and .25inches wider than the 24s with the smaller sidewall.
Old 01-31-06 | 08:32 PM
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someone please buy my 24s
Old 02-01-06 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by ias
someone please buy my 24s
how much are you selling them for (including shipping to NC)?
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Originally Posted by ias
The 24s fit just about perfect..I had to trim about an inch off the inside of the mudflap and now there are no rubbing issues what so ever. The 26s are only .1 inch taller and .25inches wider than the 24s with the smaller sidewall.
The Stock over all diameter is 30.56" (265/65/17) http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCal...?action=submit

With 26" wheel consider the tire size option is 305/35/26 your over all diameter is 34.4" which is about 4" bigger! You are over 11% !

With 305/30/26 which is 33.2", a 8% bigger! There no other size in between on the market unless you can get it special made in 295/20/26 which is 30.65" which i doubt it!

If your GX wheel are not +/- 3% you are in danger of brake failure!! Not to mention your speedometer is off, way off!!

So! My question is HOW do you put 26" on your GX and only gain .1" or 1" overall diameter????

Maybe with out the tire...j/k

Let see some pictures??

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