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Old 09-12-11, 10:03 AM
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Had this wheels on my GS, but need opinion on whether I should keep the wheels or swap with 20's? Already dropped with Tanabe DF210
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Old 09-12-11, 03:13 PM
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nice LS, wheels do look a little small in my opinion
Old 09-12-11, 04:10 PM
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The diameter is not the problem to me, they need more spoke area. Small-ish spokes look weird on such a beefy car IMO.
Old 09-12-11, 04:13 PM
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They look kind of small. Try going up to 20's, but fit a larger tire, too. Right now the car looks like it's just sitting on rims, and the tires are very hard to see.
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Originally Posted by LS430Man
They look kind of small. Try going up to 20's, but fit a larger tire, too. Right now the car looks like it's just sitting on rims, and the tires are very hard to see.
Thanks for all the responses. Would it make any difference if I do a fat set up on the 19's?
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I like the way the wheels look. I do think you need a bigger tire though. I have always been weird with spokes and lugs. I think you should have them match in number. Just me though....I am not a 20s kinda guy
Old 09-13-11, 08:59 AM
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Same as what smm3 said. Rims looks fine, the tires seems way too low profile as it doesn't fill in the gap.
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I really like the wheels. Stick with them.
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Really appreciate all the feedbacks. Still undecided as there are days when I like them or ????? Posted wheels on classified section to see if it sparks any interest
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that's dropped? hA! could have fooled me. I like the wheels, But as said above, A more meaty tire would do the trick.
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Originally Posted by GR6RR
that's dropped? hA! could have fooled me. I like the wheels, But as said above, A more meaty tire would do the trick.
Yup. Dropped it about 3 weeks ago with DF 210's. Currently on 245x35x19, 275x30x19. Should I opt for 40's front, 35's rear? Thanks.
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Yes, 40's front and 35's rear. You should have the original LS430 diameter then. This you have now is too small
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Thanks for all the input I might just sell or swap the tires for a beefier set-up
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Originally Posted by Asia-H.T.
Yes, 40's front and 35's rear. You should have the original LS430 diameter then. This you have now is too small
What about 45's for the front?
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Rims look great! 5 spokes really suit this car well. Like many others have said, get some bigger profile tires. They'll fill in the wheel well better and give you a better ride, so win-win. If you want to get rid of your rims, I have a set of OEM 17s I'd love to swap for those.....


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