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anyone used gs rims on their ls?

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Old 11-18-08, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveGS4
Looks pretty good! Fronts cleared brakes with no issues or spacer needed?

Do you recall what size tires you have/had on the wheels (especially compared to the OEM sizing for the LS430 18" sizes of 245/45-18).

I haven't searched yet for G-Spyders, curious how they would look as well.
No need for spacers...they were straight out of a GS...same OEM setup from the GS...Maybe thats why the car drove like total crap.
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Originally Posted by GS3Tek
Looks good JDM
If you want a cushier ride, go with 235/50 like me

I see a white one running around with those 18 GS wheels.
I'll see if I can snap a picture.

thanks for the compliments guys....I would love to see a white one with these wheels....since white was my first choice when I was looking to get one of these cars and gave up because could never find one with the black interior!!
Old 11-19-08, 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by GS3Tek
If you want a cushier ride, go with 235/50 like me
Just curious, do you have any issues rubbing the fender liner in front when you turn your wheel full lock? I've read of some LS with slight scrubbing issues with a fat tire setup.
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Originally Posted by DaveGS4
Just curious, do you have any issues rubbing the fender liner in front when you turn your wheel full lock? I've read of some LS with slight scrubbing issues with a fat tire setup.
No rubbing at all whatsoever Dave.

Plenty of clearance on the fender liner, at least another 1".

I was more worried about the bolt from the upper control arm.

With the 245/45, there was at least 1" before the tire hits the bolt.

With the 235/50, it was 0.5" higher.

Edit: I'm on the oem LS 18s, not the GS.



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Old 11-19-08, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by JDMUSCLE
No need for spacers...they were straight out of a GS...same OEM setup from the GS...Maybe thats why the car drove like total crap.
Well, it's pretty thin with the 245/40.

Originally Posted by JDMUSCLE
thanks for the compliments guys....I would love to see a white one with these wheels....since white was my first choice when I was looking to get one of these cars and gave up because could never find one with the black interior!!
I'll see if I can snap one without the driver giving me a WTF face
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Originally Posted by JDMUSCLE
Here is a pic of my car when I had the GS wheels ...didnt like the ride!
Anyone know the spec of the GS wheel?
Diameter, width, offset, tire size?
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I'm about to put 06+ GS430 18" wheels on my 01 LS430. (Black Cherry on Black Leather). But, I'm just transferring them from my SC430 (getting new wheels and tires for the SC instead) so it'll have the 245/40-18. When they wear out I'll get 245/45-18. I'll snap a picture once it's done if anyone's interested.
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Look forward to seeing the pictures. I think the 245/40s are going to look pretty short though.
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Originally Posted by I6turbo
Look forward to seeing the pictures. I think the 245/40s are going to look pretty short though.
I agree but the 245/40 is just a transition tire. I have a lot of tread left on them and I just need to use them up. But once they're done I'll get the appropriate size. Pics to come soon.
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Here's mine on bags with the GS wheels for my winter setup.
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Looks better than many aftermarket wheels.

BTW, what do you have with you there? A snowblower?
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bonafyd, what size tires are you driving on and hows the ride?
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what's type of suspension you guys are using for your drop?? (i.e. coil overs, springs, etc.)
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Originally Posted by I6turbo
Looks better than many aftermarket wheels.
Thanks i get a few compliments here & there.

BTW, what do you have with you there? A snowblower?
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bonafyd, what size tires are you driving on and hows the ride?
245/45/18
Originally Posted by LS617
what's type of suspension you guys are using for your drop?? (i.e. coil overs, springs, etc.)
I'm runnig a hybrid setup bags over coilovers.
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Originally Posted by bonafyd
Here's mine on bags with the GS wheels for my winter setup.
It appears like you're missing a lugnut on each of those rims? I see 4 silver lugnuts on each rim, but then a dark spot?...


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