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What do you guys think (SC430 Rims on a GS)???

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Old 06-11-03, 01:29 PM
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I am just thinking about getting these one my car. I wanted to see what you guys thought about them. They are the SC 430 18" rims. This is a photoshop pic here.
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Old 06-11-03, 01:37 PM
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I'm not feel'n those rims... looks like Matchbox wheels on the GS!
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It makes the car body look too massive, in my opinion (hippo on roller skates look).
Also, in the pic, the wheels don't stick out far enough (not wide enough). That may change the look significantly.

But to each his own, I don't have to like it for you to enjoy it...
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keep it coming my mind is changing quick...
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Personally I would not put those wheels on a GS or for that matter on any car. Just like other comments by other members here, it makes the car look too massive and heavy..............
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I think they look nice... It's you're looking for a dish wheel & don't want to spend big $$$..then I think you found it..good luck
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I'm not even feelin those on the new SC
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There is a guy that works near me with a gold 1st gen GS300 with those wheels on it...everytime I see it I ask myself why.
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honestly, i wouldn't do it.. but thats just my opinion, i also didn't like these on the sc eigther..
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They look bad on the SC430, and WORSE on a GS. DON'T DO IT.
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it's not a good looking wheel to start with. My stock 16" wheels are more attractive than those.

If you like dish wheels, there are many options out there. Try Volk Racing DD?
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I would fight those wheels if i could. Like in office space when the guy is punching the printer.


Bad wheels man, PLEASE pick something else.
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Don't like the dish-style SC430 wheels. Very little openings, probably not good for brake cooling also.
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Nasty rims...Yuck...I would burn them and throw it away if it was me...
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1st now that o look at the pic again , i still don't like them but they look bigger than 18's almost like 19's. but thats probly just the photoshop. if u don't mind me asking what r u looking 2 spend 4 those wheels cus mayb u could something better 4 the same $........


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