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G-Spiders vs. stock 18's

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Old 03-04-06, 08:02 AM
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What do you mean by staggered?
Old 03-04-06, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Belmont
What do you mean by staggered?
It means having wider rear wheels and tires than front. It gives your car a more agressive a sportier look.
Old 03-04-06, 08:30 AM
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Are you sure the Spyders aren't?

From what I've seen it looks like the rear wheels are .5" wider than the front and sit on wider tires.
Old 03-04-06, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by casey225
Initially, the ISP's were my first choice, but after I fell in love with the BBS RS GT's, the spiders kind of grew on me, and are a heck of alot cheaper. Plus, 90%+ of 230/350 owners will have stocks, so I also wanted something to make it a little more unique. Since I'm getting no discount on my car, didn't really want to put $4K in wheels on top of it.
Those are nice looking rims...Oh yeah, I should add that my dealer threw in the rims for free, so price wasn't a concern
Old 03-04-06, 03:53 PM
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Why have just one set?

I sold my S2000 to a nice person in Virginia and she likes having a set of winter wheels.

I have both sets.

Here is a shot of the G Spiders.
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Old 03-04-06, 06:43 PM
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Nice. I don't think I will be unhappy or disappointed either way. I just wish the d*mn thing would hurry and get here, already!
Old 03-19-06, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by casey225
DUDE, somehow I had overlooked that. Thanks for bringing that to my attention! That, in and of itself, is probably worth sticking with the stocks.



Initially, the ISP's were my first choice, but after I fell in love with the BBS RS GT's, the spiders kind of grew on me, and are a heck of alot cheaper. Plus, 90%+ of 250/350 owners will have stocks, so I also wanted something to make it a little more unique. Since I'm getting no discount on my car, didn't really want to put $4K in wheels on top of it.

the gspyders are staggered and can be had for 900 for the set.
Old 03-19-06, 11:30 AM
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similar is not as good as close enough which isn't as good as the same.

the gspiders look decent if u really want a custom look with factory style still retained. however they certianly aren't as light as BBS, they don't look as good in my opinion, and whats a wheel these days without some sort of lip?

if your just going for what i said good purchase as they are cheap and pretty stylish, stylish enough.

however if ur just trying to get a lexus version of the bbs's you really want save your money up and go for gold. like i am...
Old 03-19-06, 12:46 PM
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enough of these corny *** black rims.
Old 03-19-06, 05:57 PM
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stock 18's i think look good
Old 03-19-06, 06:03 PM
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How is it possible to get stock CHROME wheels?
Anyone know! THANKS

Suave Tequila
Old 03-19-06, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Sv.Tequila
How is it possible to get stock CHROME wheels?
Anyone know! THANKS

Suave Tequila
Duh, take them to a chrome shop. That's all the dealer does and charge you a premium.
Old 03-19-06, 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Sv.Tequila
How is it possible to get stock CHROME wheels?
Anyone know! THANKS

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You can do a wheel exchange through eBay. The 18" wheels chromed can be had for $550 plus shipping and return shipping with OEM Rims located in Anaheim, CA. I got them and they're great. And the best thing is that there is no hassle in putting on the tire pressure monitors.
Old 03-19-06, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
You can do a wheel exchange through eBay. The 18" wheels chromed can be had for $550 plus shipping and return shipping with OEM Rims located in Anaheim, CA. I got them and they're great. And the best thing is that there is no hassle in putting on the tire pressure monitors.
Thanks PhilipMSPT!
Old 03-19-06, 10:45 PM
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G-Spyders seem to look good only on Matador Red IMO!


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