Hey guys, getting new rims but tired of bending them. Need opinions. Car is a 93 GS300. Should I go 18" or 19" with the "fat setup" Thanks.

Minh

 

should probably stay with 18s...

 

18-19-20s dont matter, over all you have 30-40 series tires so your gonna bend them if you dont watch what the potholes.

 

i'd probably roll with 19s.

 

post up a pic of your car. what color is it? I was just looking at RAYS for fun.

www.rayswheels.co.jp

I like the VOLK C28N and the LE37T.

Hell I like 'em all.

 

Nah, with 18's he could go with a 45 series tire.. But he he's not careful the rims will bent regardless..

 

id get 20s and drive slow.

 

Me too....

 

Here's my car https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...threadid=41188 (silver one) the current rims and tires are axis muse 19" 245/35/19 I understand that you have to be careful with the rims, but sometimes, things are just out of our hands.

1) Would a 45 series tire and an 18 inch rim be the proper profile? or would that be an 18 "fat setup".
2) Is the 19" "fat setup" a 40 or 45 profile tire?
3) So you guys are saying that the protection of my rim is the same reguardless if i have a 35 or 40 profile tire?

Thanks.

Minh

 

Get the smallest wheel that satisfies your taste. If you like the look of the 18's on your car, go with that. On the 2nd gen GS's, 19's tend to be the minimum for proper looks with the relatively large body and wheel openings. Some 18's look bigger than they actually are (no lip though), and are a good choice for areas with poor roads. The higher profile tires will give you slightly more protection, give you a better ride and since the tire/wheel assy is usually lighter and has more of it's mass closer to the axle, it will accelerate faster. They are also less expensive.

I don't think 19's would last a week up here in RI this time of year.