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Old 08-25-05 | 06:22 PM
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I don't have a body kit and was thinking of getting 19's. But I like the way 20's look tucked inside the fenders. I'm not sure if I'm able to tuck my tires with Tein CS, my GS is sitting on stock 17's right now and at it's lowest setting I still have 1/2" gap in the front. So I'm curious to know what specific 20's would tuck the tires without rubbing issues. Width, offset, tire size, etc...TIA.
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get 20s with 245/35 or 275/30, at the same right height you have now, the wheel will be 1/2" "taller" than it is now, so you can see it for yourself

i am kinda surprised though. i have 20s, front i have less than 1 finger gap, and i can still go down quite a bit
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get 20s with 245/35 or 275/30, at the same right height you have now, the wheel will be 1/2" "taller" than it is now, so you can see it for yourself

i am kinda surprised though. i have 20s, front i have less than 1 finger gap, and i can still go down quite a bit
Yo....where are the pictures of ur new stuff man?
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Originally Posted by gapxguy
I don't have a body kit and was thinking of getting 19's. But I like the way 20's look tucked inside the fenders. I'm not sure if I'm able to tuck my tires with Tein CS, my GS is sitting on stock 17's right now and at it's lowest setting I still have 1/2" gap in the front. So I'm curious to know what specific 20's would tuck the tires without rubbing issues. Width, offset, tire size, etc...TIA.
Tein CS can get u pretty low.....I don't think it can tuck the tires all the way in, but Tein CS should be able to tuck the treadwear part in.
Notice, if u go that low, u'll be running on aggressive negative camber. U will wear the tires out pretty fast.
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Yo....where are the pictures of ur new stuff man?
hahhaa.... new stuff? what new stuff. i always have 20s on my gs4
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I saw this picture on Lexis11's sig.



It says 20's 8.5 front, 10 rear. I think it looks awesome but doubt my Tein CS will take me that low.
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well you have stock wheels now right? trust me, with aftermarket wheels and sticking out close to the fender, things look a lot different. sometimes even just 4mm in offset (not height, just offset) will make a big difference already. i have seen it
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Thats my car and I do have the Tein Cs. Thanks to the all mighty drop king (D2 AUTOSPORT) my car takes a mean stance on the road.
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LEXIS11...how is your tire wear/camber riding that low??
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LEXIS11...how is your tire wear/camber riding that low??
To be honest it is awful. lol I really need to have another alignment because I had it on the lift the other day to change the oil and the tires are worn on the inside already
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Very nice car Lexis11 and thanks for chimming in. Your tires look to be 50% tucked, I'm surprise Tein CS can take it that low. What offset and tire size are you sporting? Rubbing issues as in while making U-turns?
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Ya I rub when making u turns or when pulling into a steep incline. I don't even know the offsets to be honest with you lol.
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What happen with the camber kit for GS from Daizen? Does it ever come out to production?
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Originally Posted by ATSOU
What happen with the camber kit for GS from Daizen? Does it ever come out to production?
It was all talk
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Originally Posted by ATSOU
What happen with the camber kit for GS from Daizen? Does it ever come out to production?

Hey guys I forgot to post this the other day, but we are working on a camber adjustement solution for the GS. I am going to be test fitting to my GS400 soon, and then additional R&D, so stay tuned!


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