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Old 05-28-08 | 11:53 PM
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Just posting a couple pics with the new wheels. Drop and tint coming soon. Tires are 245/40/18 Falkens.





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Old 05-29-08 | 12:07 AM
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hahah, TJW isnt on LS430 wheels anymore

you could use a 10-15mm spacer the the rear...
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I was actually thinking 20-25mm.
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then if you plan on lowering it you're going to have to roll front and rear fenders...

how wide are the OEM LS430 wheels again? now that i think of it they should be pretty narrow compared to my setup, you might be able to pull of a 20-25mm spacer without mods in the rear.

front you will def have to roll, anything 8.5 +35 or equivalent will need a roll.
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The 430 wheels look good Will definitely look even better with spacer and a drop
Old 05-29-08 | 07:47 AM
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they look great!
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Looks awesome!

I want the 430 18's on my 97!!!
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Lookin' good, really good.

Those wheels really set it off.

To me, nothing hotter than a slick black car.

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i really like the ls430 18s, looks good
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Very classy and as I like to say "Crispy Clean!"
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very nice :P
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yo Steveski, I am feelin the ALL black look for sure, I am doing the WHITE AND BLACK theme on my LS, as for the GRILL, is the L blacked out? Or is it all slats and no emblem. I want an all black grill with no "L" but if I take mine out I will have a stupid hole there. Can't really find any worth while grills to buy yet and all the ones on EBay look wack. Thinking of pulling out my grill and replacing the slats with black mesh. Is your grill after market or modified? Please advise.
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pssst l sport check the f/s forums

black you should clear corner it out a'la TJW, looks clean
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Originally Posted by L_Sport
yo Steveski, I am feelin the ALL black look for sure, I am doing the WHITE AND BLACK theme on my LS, as for the GRILL, is the L blacked out? Or is it all slats and no emblem. I want an all black grill with no "L" but if I take mine out I will have a stupid hole there. Can't really find any worth while grills to buy yet and all the ones on EBay look wack. Thinking of pulling out my grill and replacing the slats with black mesh. Is your grill after market or modified? Please advise.
Sent you a PM on the grill question brother
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Thanks for the comments. The wheels are 18x8 +45.

Originally Posted by Brandicus
black you should clear corner it out a'la TJW, looks clean
I can only find crystal clear ones, I want them to be foggy.


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