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Old 06-13-08, 11:37 AM
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I'd choose the First one
Old 06-13-08, 01:50 PM
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The 1st one edged out the 2nd by a little in my own preference. You should choose the one which you will be most happy with. To me all will look fine on your LS.

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The first one, no doubt
Old 06-13-08, 02:15 PM
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First for the VIP look, second for a luxury sport look with chrome, the third is a sports look. For the second and third, you may want to dress up the brake calipers, otherwise it looks incomplete.
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Thanks for all the inputs! I'm having a tough time deciding
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I would pick 1st if it's in 20, otherwise 3rd
Old 06-14-08, 06:23 PM
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To be honest I like none of them.. Don't get me wrong I love HRE wheels and wish my pocket book could swing a set but I would go with a MESH 540R or 549R with many fine blades. Still think thou the full face wheel is the way to go on the LS for the VIP look that this car deserves but thats my 2 cents take it for what its worth. Best of luck with your choice and let us know what you decide.
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Yeah, I know, my first few choices of wheels were full face designs. But I'm not so sure I want that look anymore after looking at other wheels. I may also not get the the HRE's anymore after being talked out of it by a few people. Anyway I will keep looking for a nice set of five spokes. Thanks
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I am digging the first one..
Old 06-16-08, 03:56 PM
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Of the three you posted, I would go with the 995R, it at least has some faceting and beveled edges to give it some detail.

If I were makign LS430 suggestions, I'd go

MODULARE M7 or AICONA ALC35 for 5spokers
MODULARE M3 for in between
ZONE 8 or 10 for multispoke
AUTOCOUTURE MAGNIGIFIQUE or WORK D3S for dish face


Happy Hunting!!

MODULARE M7


AICONA ALC35


MODULARE M3


ZONE 8


ZONE 10


AUTOCOUTURE MAGNIFIQUE


VARIANZA D3S

Old 06-17-08, 06:46 AM
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Out of those three, I'd opt for the second one.
Old 06-21-08, 05:31 PM
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The second wheel looks like what a lot of BMW 6 run here in Miami. I like 'em!

What about widths? The width makes a difference too!

2 shops have told me there is suspension interference with 10" rears and 9" fronts. Any experiences with needing to roll the fenders in the rear or interference in the front for different widths?

Gotta have 'em wide enough!
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I am thinking about going with 9 wide fronts and 10.5 wide rears. 9 and 10 wide fit with no problem; 18, 19 or 20 diameter.
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nice choices. of the three, i like the 940r series (2nd one) the best but i would go with the 7 spoke 944 or 948 rather than the 5 spoke 945. however, dish wheels like the 1st ones are always a safe bet with the LS. i have similar wald duch ii's on now and my car looks right. straight up jap mercedes. mesh is nice and all but save it for the supra. $0.02
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AUTOCOUTURE MAGNIFIQUE is always my favorite!!! with red center caps.
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