dat*niz

im a new owner of a 2000 gs400 and im looking for an upgrade in wheels.I was on memoryfab.com and came across some work emitz 18x9 +26 18x10 +26 and fell in love with them.I just wanna get some input from fellow gs owners on 18in rims on our cars.The only suspension mods on my car right now is the tanabe df210's springs....any help/info will be greatly appreciated

pictures will also help,so if you can post some up of 18's,that would help out alot.

mikeloc24

I think 18's with low profile tires do look a tad small on the GS. If it's stock or OEM 18's with standard-type tires then that's perfectly fine functionalty-wise. But in terms of sheer looks I feel that 19's and 20's look best on the GS. If I were you I'd wait until I came across some 19's (at least) that I liked, otherwise you might buy these and be unhappy with the look of the car afterwards. Hope this helps.

DaveGS4

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(have this saved set of links which should be helpful)
This is a topic of a lot of discussion in the past here on CL, here are a few threads to get you started I found using search

Threads on 18's or 19's
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=18s+19s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=18s+19s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=18s+19s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=18s+19s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=18s+19s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s


Threads on 19s or 20s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s


Threads on 20's and ride quality
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=20s+ride
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=20s+ride
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=20s+ride
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=20s+ride
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=20s+ride


Don't forget about rubbing as well... not all experience it but some do.https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=20s+ride

Nice wheel guide
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s

Chrome / Hi Polish
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=19s+20s

Polls in the voting booth
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/hall-of-fame-and-voting-booth/98821-did-you-would-you-upgrade-your-wheel-size-from-oem.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=128050

17 or 18's just to be thorough
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=162617

Hope this is helpful

kit cat

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yeah, might as well get chrome 26" spinners since bigger is better....NOT.

I think 18"s is the best performance wise, but 19" is just right in terms of looks. But that's just my opinion, who cares what others say as long as you like them. I would also consider about unsprung weight.

GSteg

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I would normally say 19s, but there are some 18s out there that looks awesome with the GS. My friend has 18" Volks GT-7 wheels on his black GS4 and it looks better than if the rims were 19s.

bravo261

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i have 18" and 20", both are three-piece, and the 18's definitely look small. the 20" look just right at times, and even slightly large at times. when i bought my 18" back in 01', i spotted the car a quarter mile away and got smacked with buyer's remorse immediately.

of course, i still keep them because the tires are cheaper and more comfortable for long long drives

excluesive

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anyone realize these are the wheels he's talkin about putting on the gs?



not all work wheels are pretty

excluesive

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whoops.... double post

VipDout

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eek ! I found some 18s for 300.00 that had waY TOO much lip for me ... I think like 18x12 with low offset


thats the only way You could get me to go down is to make it fit but have a good look to it too ...



those are Hmmmmm Not very tasteful even though they are works...

isdjmark

I got 18" but really thinking of gettin 20".I might keep the 18" on b/c my gurl dirves my car and she wont look out for pot holes, and just slam the car! Really depends on you man 18" should give you a better ride!

JeffTsai

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I think 18" inch wheels look just fine. As long as your car is dropped nicely and has a good stance, you can pull it off.

Some pix of my Blitz Technospeed Z1 Gold on my GS. BTW those rims are up for sale as well

LexFather

18s are what is recommended by Lexus L-tuned and at the time, what the M5, E55 had...

On my 2nd GS, with more 18s...

Great compromise, IMO.

4ntvings

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if those were 19's and in silver, i'd be all over them Jeff!

LEXUS_KID

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18's are great But I like 20's just a little bit more

Seize

18"s are just fine you just have to get the right size tires and a nice drop.