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Old 04-27-06, 10:34 AM
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Default Stock 18in rims or aftermarket 20's

Hello guys and gals,
I've just purchased my first GS400 and was curious if anyone has put on 3rd gen GS wheels or 04/05 LS wheels on. Any pros or cons? I need to figure out what rims to buy as the stock 16' on the car look horrible. Thanks in advance.
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search is your best friend, dude...
There are a lot of members here have 3rd gen wheels, and countless members have aftermarket 20' 19' 18',
Might just look into the gallery...

One thing remember is, go for the style you like but don't go cheap...
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buy 20s. go do a search for "milano" in this forum..i hear those are nice anything smaller and you just wont be happy...size DOES matter lol
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Some 93 Ls400 wheels would look hot Get some aftermarket wheels.
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Jerry

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


Lots of people have done the 3GS wheels, I don't recall any doing the LS430 18s (I put them on my 98 LS400 though). Either would look nice, but think the fittment of the 3GS wheels from an offset perspective will be better.
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man, Dave is the King!!
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Originally Posted by blacksc400
man, Dave is the King!!
The magic of "cut & paste"....haha.....
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Originally Posted by AZDesertGS
The magic of "cut & paste"....haha.....
Yeah, but I had to search and gather them all first Gimme some credit
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its cuz of people like you that make me come on to this forum like 10 times a day. so friggin useful! i love CL. i should order my sticker right now haha

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Originally Posted by DaveGS4
Jerry

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/showthread.php?t=98821
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


Lots of people have done the 3GS wheels, I don't recall any doing the LS430 18s (I put them on my 98 LS400 though). Either would look nice, but think the fittment of the 3GS wheels from an offset perspective will be better.
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Thanks guys.
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Originally Posted by DaveGS4
Yeah, but I had to search and gather them all first Gimme some credit
You da man!!!!!!
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