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Old 07-05-02, 09:08 PM
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Default 20's or 18's dropped.What looks nicer

Sorry for all the posts but I plan on doing rims soon and am debating on either 20inch rims or 18's with a 1inch or 1.5inch drop. What in your opinions looks nicer. Will the 18's dropped rub. Which looks the best.
Old 07-05-02, 09:31 PM
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20's without a drop at all, vs 18's with a drop?

If those are your only choices, I say 18's and dropped. 20's without being lowered looks ridiculous.
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19's with an inch drop from Eibach's might work really well.

I have 18's and plan on dropping it with Eibach prokits from a Supra TT which will drop it lower than the ones made for Lexus.

I believe the ones from the Supra will drop it 1.3 inches in the front, 1 inch in the rear.

Good Luck!
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I vote for the 20's WITH a 1" drop. I think the SC has some of the largest wheel well diameters. My 18's look small in comparison.

However, if cost is your concern, then definitely not 19's because of the tire cost, 20" are pricey as well, 18's are CHEAP.
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My Soarer's only got 17's... and stock height too! Kinda embarrassing

But I reckon a set of nice 18's or 19's with a 1~1.5" drop all round would look real slick.

I'd love a set of Lowenhart LD1's (19s) and slightly dropped... now that would be slick!
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Originally posted by pcmw
I vote for the 20's WITH a 1" drop. I think the SC has some of the largest wheel well diameters. My 18's look small in comparison.

However, if cost is your concern, then definitely not 19's because of the tire cost, 20" are pricey as well, 18's are CHEAP.
I also feel the same.. The car just doesn't look right with small rims.
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Originally posted by mjames08


I also feel the same.. The car just doesn't look right with small rims.
True, just as long as the wheel size is still sane then it's all good...
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here my Sc on 19s drop with Eibachs.

http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4291657099
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Personally, I think the SC works best with 19's due to the low profile of the car...20's look better on a large body car like the LS and GS...

I had the option to do 20's on my SC and I opted for 19's instead. Also, with 19's, you get a LOT of choices in terms of wheel designs...20's are bit more limited in terms of style.

19's do cost more in terms of wheels and tires but I think it's worth it...it looks better than 18"...
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Originally posted by manaray
Personally, I think the SC works best with 19's due to the low profile of the car...20's look better on a large body car like the LS and GS... ...19's do cost more in terms of wheels and tires but I think it's worth it...it looks better than 18"...
Yup definitely... too bad the Lowenharts I want would cost around $6000 Australian... Definitely pimpin' though... 20's honestly are way too big for the Soarer :eek: :eek: :eek:
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Originally posted by JoRuLE


True, just as long as the wheel size is still sane then it's all good...
But its fun to pull up next to some dude who thinks he is the ***** with his 18's, he looks down and suddenly his rims look like they are 16's compared to mine.. heh, almost as good as winning a race
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And how much do those dubs weigh......
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Why spend 6000 on lowenhardt 20s when you can spend 1000 less and buy some of those spinning 20s. Thats when you know your a true pimp, when your wheels are still spinnin when the cars stopped
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Davin wheels for cheaper than Lowenharts where?
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Originally posted by the_ez_rhino
Why spend 6000 on lowenhardt 20s when you can spend 1000 less and buy some of those spinning 20s. Thats when you know your a true pimp, when your wheels are still spinnin when the cars stopped
lol pimp with spining wheels on a lexus???
man o man i am just speechless. i am suprise manaray ant bust a nut on u already.. lol


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