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Old 12-23-06, 02:18 PM
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I'm prob gonna take the GS out in the town tonight.
It only comes out when the streets are COMPLETELY dry & there is no salt anywhere to be found. I spoil my baby. LOL
Old 12-23-06, 02:22 PM
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btw... i can't wait to see your IS350 Tom!
Part of me contemplates trading the GS for the IS350 all the time. I think i'm too attached tho.
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The IS is a sweet sweet ride man. So much power. The rims look pretty sweet, they look real good for rims that are supposed to be "cheap" winter beater rims. When it gets nice out I'll have to snap pics after a wash.
Old 12-26-06, 07:47 AM
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What sizes did you get? Post pics soon!
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I ended up getting 225/45/17 up front and 245/45/17 in the back. The rims are 17x7. Initially I wanted a package that would have given me at least a 17x7.5 rim but they were all sold out of those rims, so Brandon at the tire rack suggested these. They work out great, and the Blizzak LM25's have been great in the dry so far. They aren't summer tires by any means, but they hold up nicely at high speeds on the highway. They are V rated so they better.... Plus for winter tires its better to go slimmer anyways. I was about to go with 18" all seasons on the stock rims, but nixed that idea. I like the 18's so I'll keep those for the summer. I haven't found an aftermarket rim that I love just yet, so I can wait for those....

Yea I know I need to post pics. They look GOOD. I just haven't had the time. Going out of town tomorrow too. So don't hold your breath. I'll snap a few as soon as I get back though.
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Here's my winter tires/wheels:





wait for it....







wait for it....





I really feel bad for all you guys that have snow to contend with...



Sorry, I just had to...
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