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are 18's too small for gs300/400?

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Old 11-14-07, 04:29 PM
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here's mine on 18's.. It's not dropped yet because I can't make up my mind.. think with a nice drop and the right 18's it would look right. plus it doesn't lose the Lexus ride (I don't like bumpy or stiff and I don't take mountain roads at 95 either) the good tires are a lot cheaper too



Old 11-14-07, 07:43 PM
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Damn my first set of 18s were knockoffs THANK U CL (Manaray)!!


My Weds on 18s without a drop (yuck)


Weds dropped on Espelir springs





GS 430 on BBS 18s, dropped...



Old 11-14-07, 09:25 PM
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I have the same 18" MRR HR2's as Joe C posted. I drive 450-500 miles a week so I needed something economical as far as tires go. Dropped with DF210's. It would be nice to have an extra set of 19's or 20's as well.
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Old 11-14-07, 09:28 PM
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I dont think so

i've had 3 sets of 18's on my GS:



Old 11-14-07, 09:34 PM
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18 staggered

Love them would not go 19 if you have bad roads.

sorry for bad pic
Old 11-14-07, 10:14 PM
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The Hottest looking 18's ....ever made.
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Old picture. I like 18's for the extra cushion

Now that I don't drive as much, I wouldn't mind going 20's

Offsets are way conservative (+45), but going to put spacers soon
Old 11-15-07, 12:09 AM
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glad to see this.. everyone having pics too

should sticky for anyone looking for 18s

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Old 11-15-07, 06:17 AM
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great turnout! i didnt think i will get such a response! 18's look great
Old 11-15-07, 06:35 AM
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since everyone's posting pics...

G35 18" dropped on coilover
Old 11-15-07, 12:32 PM
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Since I drive so much, it was a no brainer for me. But it's really personal preference. I don't think 18s are too small for the 2G GS. For me, its perfect. I'm lowered on L-tuned/Bilstein with 18x9 and 18x10.

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Old 11-15-07, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by White98ARISTO
Since I drive so much, it was a no brainer for me. But it's really personal preference. I don't think 18s are too small for the 2G GS. For me, its perfect. I'm lowered on L-tuned/Bilstein with 18x9 and 18x10.

Tommy

What tire size are you using at the rear? 275 or 265?
Old 11-15-07, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by girlilove
What tire size are you using at the rear? 275 or 265?
275 in the rear.
Old 11-16-07, 10:02 AM
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stock size on the cars was 16, with a stock upgrade to 17, and if you got ltuned 18 ozs , ive had all 3 the 16s ride the best the 17s handle the best and the 18s look the best, why anyone would put bigger on is beyond me spend the money on suspension and z rated tires not wheels
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18" G35



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