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other OEM wheels for 2gs( FX, IS,3GS, G35, etc..)

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Old 05-24-09, 07:08 AM
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Question other OEM wheels for 2gs( FX, IS,3GS, G35, etc..)

So I bought this silver on black 1998 gs400 for my live-in "female friend" (dont ask lol) and Im shopping for wheels. But Im startin to think that for her and her drivin habits that a nice aftermarket wheel is not a good idea. So Im lookin at OEM wheels from lexus and infiniti. What do you guys suggest for a wheel/tire setup thats gonna get rid of some of the gap in the wheelwell and still look classy . I dont think Im gonna lower the car at all and if I do then only an inch. Does anyone have pics of what infiniti FX factory 20's look like on a 2gs and how do they fit ? What about IS350 wheels or 3gs wheels ? I need some advice before I end up makin a risky purchase. Please posts pics and experiences here , thanks in advance guys.
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Originally Posted by UGKkllr
What do you guys suggest for a wheel/tire setup thats gonna get rid of some of the gap in the wheelwell and still look classy .
24"s would do it if you just want to get rid of the gaps w/o a drop.

2IS/3GS would look better with spacers, so would FX (ET40). G35 would probably be the most aggressive at ET30 with 8 or 8.5 width.
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i like the rx330 wheels
Old 05-24-09, 10:16 PM
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3GS 18s would be great, or IS or F-sport wheels. Infiniti whels belong on Infinitis but people do what they want.

Your story is intriguing lol
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Click on my signature link if you're interested to see how 3GS wheels with 15mm(f)/20mm(r) spacers looks like on our car.
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You HAVE to lower the GS to "close the gap." No way around it.
Just putting 20s on it without lowering looks silly.

20" OE FX wheels are narrow and the offset sucks. And you still have to
buy 20" tires because the OE FX tires are too tall.

Your best bet would be OE take-off 18" GS wheels or maybe 18" IS wheels.
Anything else will need hubcentric rings and appropriate lug nuts.
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3GS and G35 wheels get my vote. You can pick up OEM 18" G35 wheels for a SONG. Check Craigslist. Tell your female friend they cost a grip, though, and she'll have to show her appreciation...
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Im thinkin 3gs wheels top my list right now. But what are F-sport wheels ? I see g35 wheels for next to nothing on craigslist on almost a weekly basis. Still debating whether I like them or not. Oh and what are good springs for just a one inch drop ? Will I have to worry bout tie rods goin out once I lower a 100k+ mile car ?

Gonna check out your car now sleeper408. And as for my female friend, shes been my roomie for the last 3 years on and off but usually makes her way down the hall to my room and in my bed lol. It's much more fun when she brings her girlfriends over tho
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Need pics of the car AND the friend!!!
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i like anniversary 350z wheels
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The RX350 wheels looks nice, as well as the new G37 sport wheels.
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my all time fav oem wheel the 18" g-spyders
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Ok I'll post pics of the car once the rain stops round here, the eff buddy doesnt want her pics on the interweb machine tho, sorry. I actually scored a rare deal on this gs400 tho. It looks like a 40k mile car inside and out, not a single door ding or scratch except for what looks like license plate screw marks on the rear bumper, kinda like someone bumped against the car parking and only their license plate mounting screws made contact. Transmission shifts better then any other auto I have ever driven, and the interior is absolutely immaculate, much better shape then the platinum series gs300 I had last year and that car was cherry. I'm lookin for now for a black on black ultra luxury package ls430 as we speak , for myself. Went to go see one today and it was jacked up lookin so I had to walk away. Seems like black on black 2gs and 2Ls are gettin harder to find in mint condition with low miles. If I find a ultra clean black on black 2gs with navi and under 65k miles then Im gonna scoop it up. On with the thread tho , lets see some pics plz.
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Originally Posted by habeeb89
The RX350 wheels looks nice, as well as the new G37 sport wheels.
except RX wheels are 18x7.5.

what about Venza 20"s??
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Originally Posted by UGKkllr
lets see some pics plz.
these are def my fav oem rims
http://www.sewellpartsonline.com/par...id=88797&all=Y

think they normally list them on ebay or use the discount code and get them cheaper or find them used

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-g-spyder.html

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