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05-09-10, 11:07 PM
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thank you guys for the kind comments i know u guys always told me 20s is the way to go but i am lol what u call the little hard headed brother!!. but my reason is to many big car out here like the 745 and LS 460 ridung on 22s and i know the LS430 is a big girl so i just wanted to treath her that way.. thank you!
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05-09-10, 11:14 PM
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question do they sell longer studs for the LS 430s to replace to factory studs
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05-10-10, 04:31 AM
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If you like them that's great because its your car, your hard work and money, etc. but in my opinion, I have to say that those size wheels look out of proportion on the LS especially on the front. I want to give you my honest opinion, but that's all it is, just one guy's opinion so don't take it the wrong way. The primary beauty of LS430's design is in its subtlety and elegance of line. The diameter of 22 inch wheels looks out of proportion with the rest of the car. To me, wheels that are obviously over sized look bad on the LS. There is point where the big wheel thing starts to look overdone.
With wheels that big the mechanical functionality of the LS is compromised, wheels that size will rub in turns, limit suspension travel, and will bend when you hit potholes. I try to stay positive on the board, but you asked what we thought, and I wanted to give you my honest opinion, and again if that "look" works for you, its your car and your taste, so that's cool - everyone can have a valid perspective in matters of taste and I respect that.
With wheels that big the mechanical functionality of the LS is compromised, wheels that size will rub in turns, limit suspension travel, and will bend when you hit potholes. I try to stay positive on the board, but you asked what we thought, and I wanted to give you my honest opinion, and again if that "look" works for you, its your car and your taste, so that's cool - everyone can have a valid perspective in matters of taste and I respect that.
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05-10-10, 02:53 PM
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Its your car and do what you want. That said, its not only the size that but the weight and width of the wheels that causes the dynamics of the car to change. You need to accelerate more, brake harder, corner differently, etc.
For an everyday driver - 18", for Bling factor - 20".
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For an everyday driver - 18", for Bling factor - 20".
Just my half nickel minus 1/2 penny
05-10-10, 04:35 PM
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If you like them that's great because its your car, your hard work and money, etc. but in my opinion, I have to say that those size wheels look out of proportion on the LS especially on the front. I want to give you my honest opinion, but that's all it is, just one guy's opinion so don't take it the wrong way. The primary beauty of LS430's design is in its subtlety and elegance of line. The diameter of 22 inch wheels looks out of proportion with the rest of the car. To me, wheels that are obviously over sized look bad on the LS. There is point where the big wheel thing starts to look overdone.
With wheels that big the mechanical functionality of the LS is compromised, wheels that size will rub in turns, limit suspension travel, and will bend when you hit potholes. I try to stay positive on the board, but you asked what we thought, and I wanted to give you my honest opinion, and again if that "look" works for you, its your car and your taste, so that's cool - everyone can have a valid perspective in matters of taste and I respect that.
With wheels that big the mechanical functionality of the LS is compromised, wheels that size will rub in turns, limit suspension travel, and will bend when you hit potholes. I try to stay positive on the board, but you asked what we thought, and I wanted to give you my honest opinion, and again if that "look" works for you, its your car and your taste, so that's cool - everyone can have a valid perspective in matters of taste and I respect that.
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lexus ls 430 2001
Exterior
Length: 196.7 in. Width: 72 in.
Height: 57.9 in. Wheel Base: 115.2 in.
Ground Clearance: 5.7 in. Curb Weight: 3955 lbs.
Interior
Front Head Room: 39.6 in. Front Hip Room: 56.7 in.
Front Shoulder Room: 58.3 in. Rear Head Room: 38 in.
Rear Shoulder Room: 58.2 in. Rear Hip Room: 57.3 in.
Front Leg Room: 44 in. Rear Leg Room: 37.7 in.
Luggage Capacity: 20.2 cu. ft. Maximum Seating: 5
ls 460
Length: 198 in. Width: 73.8 in.
Height: 58.1 in. Wheel Base: 116.9 in.
Ground Clearance: 6.1 in. Curb Weight: 4244 lbs.
Gross Weight: 5445 lbs.
Interior
Front Head Room: 38 in. Front Hip Room: 55.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room: 58.5 in. Rear Head Room: 38 in.
Rear Shoulder Room: 56.9 in. Rear Hip Room: 55.5 in.
Luggage Capacity: 18 cu. ft. Maximum Cargo Capacity: 18 cu. ft.
Maximum Seating: 5
but okay thanks for you thoughts
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