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Old 03-08-06, 05:51 PM
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Default Wheels? What size do you have and why? for 2GS

Hey guys I was wondering what everyone at CL had here. I am looking into wheels here and need some advise for my GS. I am leaning towards 19's but some sick 20's came up and do not want to make the bad decision.

What size wheel do you have and why?
Old 03-08-06, 06:07 PM
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20's do look sick
but 19's is a better ride and on gas
i hav 20's on my gs but it's not ment for daily driving
it's whatever u prefur
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I had 18's then 3 pairs of 19's with a pair of 20's on the way but not in time for a show So i have a set of 19's coming in very shortly

I like 19's
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big,

This is a topic of a lot of discussion in the past here on CL, here are a few threads to get you started I found using search

Threads on 18's or 19's
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=18s+19s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=18s+19s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=18s+19s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=18s+19s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=18s+19s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s


Threads on 19s or 20s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s


Threads on 20's and ride quality
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=20s+ride
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=20s+ride
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=20s+ride
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=20s+ride
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=20s+ride


Don't forget about rubbing as well... not all experience it but some do.https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=20s+ride

Nice wheel guide
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s

Chrome / Hi Polish
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s

Polls in the voting booth
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/hall-of-fame-and-voting-booth/98821-did-you-would-you-upgrade-your-wheel-size-from-oem.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=128050

17 or 18's just to be thorough
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=162617

Hope this is helpful
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I have 20s. Look great but wouldn't recommend for DD. Go with 19s or 18s and a fat setup for DD.
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I have 19's and am glad I went with that size.
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i loved my 19's.... going 20's has only forced me to invest into Air Runners..... i feel like a SUV w/ 20's...
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I might be one of the few, but for me it's the offset that counts and not the diameter.
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I got 20s...but I agree it can be a hassle as a daily driver depending on your roads....I had to have 20s so I also have 2 beaters I use for daily driving...
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Originally Posted by modifyd
I have 20s. Look great but wouldn't recommend for DD. Go with 19s or 18s and a fat setup for DD.
Is your GS black??
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I read alot about the fat 19" setup vs 20" and I ultimately decided to go with 20's. The roads I travel are good enough to where I have memorized every possible problematic spot. I drove around and fixed computers for five years and it took me to alot of places. While I am certainly concerned with ride quality, hopefully the Tein CS coilovers can help overcome my problem of ordering 20's. I also just wanted to tell people I have a set of dubs. The Donz Columbo's are on the way, hopefully they will be here soon. Im tired of people looking at me like it's my moms car.
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I loved my 19's.........works great for a DD
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Originally Posted by V8_Aristo
I might be one of the few, but for me it's the offset that counts and not the diameter.
true but apparently i went too far and now i'm rubbing.... doesn't help i'm running 285's either....

oh well simple fix.... Air Runners!
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Originally Posted by UptownGS
true but apparently i went too far and now i'm rubbing.... doesn't help i'm running 285's either....

oh well simple fix.... Air Runners!
A more simple fix....... shave those fenders!

20x9.5 32 offset with 285/30/20
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I've been shaving..... and shaving.... and shaving.... and tomorrow I think i'll shave to the max where I wont have to worry when i have rear passengers in the car.....

20x10 44offset ..... 285/30/20... and i still rub....


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