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08s have 19" wheel option

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Old 07-07-07, 03:37 AM
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Default 08s have 19" wheel option

At least for the GS Hybrid, it is added to the ActiveSS option. Wonder how they will look.
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Wonder if it's a new design or not.
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I hope it's not the same/similar design as the LS460 wheels.
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I have an 06' GS430 and I thought I liked the looks...then I saw the GS450 with the new rims and it looks awesome.
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Originally Posted by RedGS430
I have an 06' GS430 and I thought I liked the looks...then I saw the GS450 with the new rims and it looks awesome.
Those are both 18"s though.
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Originally Posted by Julez
At least for the GS Hybrid, it is added to the ActiveSS option. Wonder how they will look.
This is likely, but where did you get your info from ?
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Originally Posted by lexneffect
I hope it's not the same/similar design as the LS460 wheels.
Those are deifnitly nice.
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Originally Posted by EyeKutr
This is likely, but where did you get your info from ?
This was on the order sheet for the 08 GS 450h my family ordered last week.
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Originally Posted by Julez
This was on the order sheet for the 08 GS 450h my family ordered last week.
What else interesting about the 2008 models was on the fact sheet?

Any comment you'd be willing to share about your deal?
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Originally Posted by lexneffect
I hope it's not the same/similar design as the LS460 wheels.
Agreed. The 19'' 5 spokers are a bit dull. The 7 spokers on the 600hL
are a little better, but still not great.

Worst one by far though are the 18'' wheels on the LS. They look like
they are made of plastic. On a 70K car that is just not right
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Lexus makes gorgeous wheels for its concept cars...yet utterly disgusting production wheels..whats up with that?!?!

But on the GS460 ..... mmmm..

GS without all the early production problems, revised front suspension, touring package w/19" wheels, **** and a 380+ hp v8..... and a defeatable traction control

sounds very, very, very interesting.

I haven't driven the 3G GS as yet, but according to a lot of the reviews I read, it was the best GS yet..best in its class from japan and maybe even on par with the best from its class (according to insideline), and had an excellent, capable chassis..only thing holding it back was an old engine and the electronic nanny....
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