Crystal White GS430 - Choose My Next Wheels
08-09-12, 03:09 PM
#16
Instructor
Thread Starter
The BMW wheels appeal to me for the following reasons:
a.) It's an OEM wheel. That translates to quality. I'm going to have minimal worries about this wheel cracking on me like you see once in a while with the cheaper reps.
b.) Redrilling takes time, effort, and money, so you won't see these wheels on a Lexus every day.
a.) It's an OEM wheel. That translates to quality. I'm going to have minimal worries about this wheel cracking on me like you see once in a while with the cheaper reps.
b.) Redrilling takes time, effort, and money, so you won't see these wheels on a Lexus every day.
08-12-12, 12:51 PM
#17
Instructor
Thread Starter
I just picked up a set of tires this weekend.
Continental Conti Sport Contact 3 from a 2010 BMW M3
front: 245-35-19
rear: 265-35-19
I'm determined to make em fit :-)
Continental Conti Sport Contact 3 from a 2010 BMW M3
front: 245-35-19
rear: 265-35-19
I'm determined to make em fit :-)
08-13-12, 02:53 PM
#19
Instructor
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08-27-12, 09:34 AM
#20
Instructor
Thread Starter
Hi folks,
The redrilling is all completed. I ended up using MemoryFab in Union City. At $75/wheel they aren't the cheapest but they are local and David seems to have plenty of experience with this. We ended up converting to the conical taper lugs with a 60degree taper instead of using flat lugs like is OEM.
I had a chance to mount the tires (pulled off a low mileage 2010 M3) and had them balanced.
In addition, I went down to Tap-Plastics and constructed some custom gloss centercaps to replace the BMW caps.
Next step is to move on to the rear fender shaving and front fender rolling and I should have everything done in a couple weeks.
The redrilling is all completed. I ended up using MemoryFab in Union City. At $75/wheel they aren't the cheapest but they are local and David seems to have plenty of experience with this. We ended up converting to the conical taper lugs with a 60degree taper instead of using flat lugs like is OEM.
I had a chance to mount the tires (pulled off a low mileage 2010 M3) and had them balanced.
In addition, I went down to Tap-Plastics and constructed some custom gloss centercaps to replace the BMW caps.
Next step is to move on to the rear fender shaving and front fender rolling and I should have everything done in a couple weeks.
08-27-12, 10:36 AM
#22
Lexus Test Driver
I'm running on the 17x8 silver OEM wheels on my '01 GS430. They look nice. I did imagine putting on some spacers to push them out a bit and giving it a more agressive look. But I think I will just wait til that tax season and put these on my bad boy...
08-28-12, 01:38 PM
#24
Your GS is the white one? The newer RX 18's look great on it! Do they clear the fenders with no mods?
I'm running 25mm spacers all around but have 245/45's on the oem 17 x 8's... (so the fenders have to be modified)
Who's black GS with the 33mm spacers on the front, on the stock chrome 17's with 235's? The fenders look sotck on those pics.. Does that CLEAR with 33mm spacers and 235/45's up front!? If so, I DEF need to get rid of the 245's then.
08-28-12, 02:25 PM
#25
Instructor
Thread Starter
I SEE!!! WOW- that is sooo sweeet. Redrilled... Looks AWESOME. That's pretty bad-***.
Your GS is the white one? The newer RX 18's look great on it! Do they clear the fenders with no mods?
I'm running 25mm spacers all around but have 245/45's on the oem 17 x 8's... (so the fenders have to be modified)
Who's black GS with the 33mm spacers on the front, on the stock chrome 17's with 235's? The fenders look sotck on those pics.. Does that CLEAR with 33mm spacers and 235/45's up front!? If so, I DEF need to get rid of the 245's then.
Your GS is the white one? The newer RX 18's look great on it! Do they clear the fenders with no mods?
I'm running 25mm spacers all around but have 245/45's on the oem 17 x 8's... (so the fenders have to be modified)
Who's black GS with the 33mm spacers on the front, on the stock chrome 17's with 235's? The fenders look sotck on those pics.. Does that CLEAR with 33mm spacers and 235/45's up front!? If so, I DEF need to get rid of the 245's then.
09-11-12, 09:00 PM
#27
Instructor
Thread Starter
Hi folks,
Just wanted to follow-up with a teaser pic. As you can see it's not as slammed as many of the cars here, but I am very happy with the look and it's perfectly functional with no rubbing, even with passengers. It turned out to be a lot of work but I'm glad it's done! For those wondering, the RX350 wheels have been sold this weekend.
Just wanted to follow-up with a teaser pic. As you can see it's not as slammed as many of the cars here, but I am very happy with the look and it's perfectly functional with no rubbing, even with passengers. It turned out to be a lot of work but I'm glad it's done! For those wondering, the RX350 wheels have been sold this weekend.
