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Old 02-02-09, 08:12 PM
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damn, the wheels look big on LS430
Old 02-02-09, 09:02 PM
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Is it really 22"? Although the majority have 20"s, there are few that have 21" on LS430 (or 22" on 460) in Japan who achieve the desired drop by fender mods, and pound the shxt out of the wheel well.

I like the look of the rims
Old 02-02-09, 10:24 PM
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slam the car, and get some bodykit... maybe someone can PS the pix
Old 02-03-09, 06:12 AM
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I'm trying to get some old school wired 14" for my LS, anyone know any places that sell them? ha ha, just kidding.

What's more important question... how is the ride on the 22's? Tighter on corners or harsher everywhere else?
Old 02-03-09, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by AlexusAnja
I'm trying to get some old school wired 14" for my LS, anyone know any places that sell them?
Yeah, get them gold plated 100 wire Dayton with colored spokes
Old 02-03-09, 12:06 PM
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rims ruin this car. too big.
Old 02-03-09, 03:57 PM
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Yes they are 22". I wanted to get some staggered black 20's with a chrome lip. Then I found these, and got a good deal on them. So I was like lets give it a shot and if they don't fit I will just get my 20's. Umm, I do want to add a front lip. Also the wheels look a lot better in person even, or at different angles than those pics. I got an inspiration from an LS460 with 22" Vossen wheels.

The ride is nothing to talk about, and if I wasn't still young, I would have probably switched them out. Right now I can still take a beating. Oh and eyes on the road at all times sucks as well, since 1 pot hole and your done. As they say u gotta pay to play. although I can say I am riding on blades....
Old 02-03-09, 04:01 PM
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ya wheels are pretty big, It's so big that even a drop will not help relieve the 4x4 effect.
Old 02-04-09, 06:37 AM
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Talking Sittin on 22s

first off all i wanna SAY your car do look ight on 22s and i feelin it.but u do need a little one inch drop the ( the 2008 GS are doing and the 2007 M35) are so dropped that SOB to the ground and live yo life. dont worry about the HATER we live off YOU

Old 02-04-09, 08:00 AM
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To each his own man, so don't worry too much about what people say. Some folks are gonna love the look, and others won't. If you like the look and don't mind the ride, stay with it.

BTW, looks so much better washed
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Originally Posted by mikemareen
ya wheels are pretty big, It's so big that even a drop will not help relieve the 4x4 effect.
here in MN, that might not be such a bad thing....
Old 02-04-09, 08:45 AM
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not bad but certainly needs a drop man
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you washed it but were too eager to dry i guess
Old 02-05-09, 02:41 AM
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Lovin' it!
Drop it mate, quick!
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Hey, I was one of the "do not like" people, but OP did not ask for our opinion so he/she must like it... and that's all that matters.

You'll never have 100% of people liking something. To each their own and as long as your happy with the look, that's it.


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