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Old 10-22-06, 12:10 AM
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Question Opinions on these rims for my GS300

Considering these 18in rims for my Flint 06 GS300.. Thoughs? Only thing holding me back are the bolts or whatever they're called.. curious what ya'll think..

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I don't like them but it's your car as long as you like them it's ok.
I would get the 18" GS430 rim's instead.
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They're not my first choice of wheels but I like them. If you like them get them. Why be concerned what everyone else likes. I bought the Maya's on my SC partly because most everyone else around here criticizes your car if you don't put high end wheels on it. That's not my style to be a follower and I'll never do it again.
I have a great looking set of one piece cast wheels on my G35 and I have no regrets.
If you like these, go for it, they look alright to me but who cares what I think.
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Old 10-22-06, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Firstlps
I don't like them but it's your car as long as you like them it's ok.
I would get the 18" GS430 rim's instead.

Yea, but they must be like gold because i've been looking for a set for weeks with no luck.. Also considering putting the 18s from an IS or LS (5-spoke) on them.. anyone out there have pics of a GS with this setup ?
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If they didn't have those bolt lookalikes on them,I would like them,but,hey,its not my car.
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Not to be mean, but they look like wheels you would put on a truck.
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They look alright I think, kind of different. Doesnt really grab my eye or have a lot of a wow factor. but they wont make your car look ugly I think, if you like them go for it, but it sounds like you are kind of doubting them also.
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those rims look similar to the GS430. i actually like those better. the only thing i dont like are those bolt looking things near the edge of the rim. but its your car

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Not in my favor, I would go 20" and deep dish (look on some BMW M-series with the polished lip...looks nice)

Also the bolt looking things on the rims are called billets, it normally = 2 piece rim -or- 3 piece rim which allows you to repair a part of the rim in case they get damaged in any way
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Originally Posted by kuch123
Yea, but they must be like gold because i've been looking for a set for weeks with no luck.. Also considering putting the 18s from an IS or LS (5-spoke) on them.. anyone out there have pics of a GS with this setup ?
What do you mean?? They are always available at Sewel Lexus??

Btw, how much are those TRD wheel??
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They Look Nice But I Would Go Aftermarket Multi-piece With Staggered Offset ...
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Originally Posted by hsk73
What do you mean?? They are always available at Sewel Lexus??

Btw, how much are those TRD wheel??
Yea, but for $1300 they should come with rubber.. I'm also considering staggered IS350 rims which i've seen a few of on ebay for 1k with tires. Just need to get rid of these stock 17s with runflats.. but in no hurry with winter coming.. actually had snow flurries in Cincinnati today
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Anyone ever see LS rims on a GS ? found these as well.. but wondering about the 07 LS rim options will be
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Those would look kinda muscley on the GS300, the LS wheels that is. I've yet to see that combo.


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