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Old 06-04-12, 04:58 AM
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Originally Posted by GSRXH
Newb here. I recently picked up a 2006 GS300 RWD. I'm pretty sure it's already on lowering springs when I bought it.

Sorry if this question has already been asked but I've browsed the crap out of this thread... what is the biggest wheel size you can go with out having to roll you fenders or experience rubbing when taking turns etc.

Based on what i've read thus far is it safe to say that I should go with 19's
19x9 front
19x10 rear

(I'm not trying to go VIP style, I just want that clean stock look, with custom wheels) I'm a realtor so I can't try to bling too much. I was thinking about going with LM reps or something along those lines. Also I may have a full load of client's in the car with me so I can't be rubbing while driving client's around town. LOL

Any help would be appreciated.
You obviously didn't browse too hard cause most of us are on 20's. No fender rolling needed if you choose conservative wheel and tire specs. The guys rolling with agressive offsets are the ones rolling and cutting fenders. I can ride 4 deep with no rubbing and I have not touched the fenders.
Old 06-04-12, 09:18 AM
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Thanks for the reply Ice. I'll go with 20's then...looks like i'll need to research offsets. I also just checked and i'm pretty sure i'm on stock springs. They guy that owned the car before me, had done some slight cosmetic mods to the car, so I had figured it was on rims at one point. . maybe the dealership put the stock springs back on it. Ice are you on aftermarket springs or stock springs?
Old 06-04-12, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by GSRXH
Thanks for the reply Ice. I'll go with 20's then...looks like i'll need to research offsets. I also just checked and i'm pretty sure i'm on stock springs. They guy that owned the car before me, had done some slight cosmetic mods to the car, so I had figured it was on rims at one point. . maybe the dealership put the stock springs back on it. Ice are you on aftermarket springs or stock springs?
Springs are Tanabe NF210.
My wheel specs are 20 x 8.5, 35 offset - front. Tires are 245-30-20
20 x 10, 45 offset - rear. Tires are 285-25-20 but I prefer 275-30-20.
No rubbing at all with these specs. You can definitely go more aggressive but that means pulling, rolling, cutting the fenders and stretching the tires. My car is a daily driver and sometimes used for business so I need it to be smooth.
Old 06-05-12, 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike@Vossen
20x 10.5 CV3 ALL AROUND MORE TO COME SOON


Hmm fantastic stance, just perfect!

So what lip kit is this guys, and how does it go running 10.5" up front?
Old 06-05-12, 08:18 AM
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Looks like Auto Cotoure front lip. 10.5 would require both fender work as well as milling down some of the frame within the front of the wheel well. You would need to heat gun the plastic as well.
It's a well done application, though i'm wondering if he shaved the front and clipped a little - you can see some ripples in the fender/wheel well line...
Old 06-05-12, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Ice350
Springs are Tanabe NF210.
My wheel specs are 20 x 8.5, 35 offset - front. Tires are 245-30-20
20 x 10, 45 offset - rear. Tires are 285-25-20 but I prefer 275-30-20.
No rubbing at all with these specs. You can definitely go more aggressive but that means pulling, rolling, cutting the fenders and stretching the tires. My car is a daily driver and sometimes used for business so I need it to be smooth.
Ice - thanks again for posting your specs. How does the ride feel overall compared to stock? Is it a bit rougher and jolty when going over bumps on the road etc? I've dropped several of my past vehicles and have always noticed a much rougher ride. None of my cars have been this big and heavy though.
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Originally Posted by GSRXH
Ice - thanks again for posting your specs. How does the ride feel overall compared to stock? Is it a bit rougher and jolty when going over bumps on the road etc? I've dropped several of my past vehicles and have always noticed a much rougher ride. None of my cars have been this big and heavy though.
If you use high performance tires you'll get a rougher ride.
If you use all-season tires you'll be fine.
Old 06-14-12, 03:36 AM
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Vossen CV4 in graphit grey front 9x20 et 38 with 235/30ZR20 and rear 10.5x20 et 45 with 285/25ZR20.Tire ist the Hankook S1 evo!fits perfekt ,
second foto is a Fake,the drop kit (tanabe NF210) is on the way ....looks nice!













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Those wheels look very clean on this car, especially at the ride height of the last pic.
Old 06-16-12, 10:16 AM
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any idea if a 20x10+50 would fit up front on a 98GS??
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Single-20-x-...-/270980957554
just curious and seriously doubting it
Old 06-17-12, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by jav@vossen
Lexus GS350 on Vossen VVS075 in 20x9 +38 and 20x10.5 +45 (Silver)



is this car lowered?
Old 06-18-12, 09:10 AM
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The new Vossen CV5s...20x9 and 20x10.5 and running 245/30/20 and 285/25/20





Old 06-20-12, 12:07 AM
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I just got myself a 2006 awd gs300 as a DD. what wheel look best. the stance sc5 or hre 597r both are 20 inch thx

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Old 06-20-12, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by abcchoier
DFW TX
F-Sport Spring (RWD)
F-Sport Sway bar kit
Rims: VOSSEN VVS078
Finish Silver painted chrome lip
Rear 20x10.5 275/30
No fender mod
Front
20x9.0 245/35
No fender mod
Is your GS lowered in these pics?
Old 06-21-12, 04:49 AM
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Any pics of the IS-F wheels on a 3GS?


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