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Old 11-01-14, 10:04 AM
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I like those Supra wheels on there.
Old 11-02-14, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by RA40
I like those Supra wheels on there.
There are mountains into water like that anywhere on the east coast???
Old 11-05-14, 07:18 AM
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Default trying 17s

not a big fan of 17s but wanted to try for the smaller wheel decently meaty tire setups japan is doing for their gt style cars
so going for 17x10.5 all around with 225/45 F and 235/45 rear but test fitted with 235/50 all around
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Old 11-10-14, 12:04 PM
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borrowed wheels yet again lol but this time in 20s!

weds maverick 405s
20x9 +24 225/35 nitto nt555
20x10 +24 245/35 nitto nt555
no pull, all stock fenders, just shaved front and back!

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caliper clearance passes the paper test! two sheets would NOT!
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do any of you other really low guys run into issues with the big hump inside the rear wheel wells?
sucks on my ucf11 that im not rubbing on the outside of the fender but the wheel gets stuck inside the fender for a split second over big bumps and such
Old 11-14-14, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by OKSTANCE
not a big fan of 17s but wanted to try for the smaller wheel decently meaty tire setups japan is doing for their gt style cars
so going for 17x10.5 all around with 225/45 F and 235/45 rear but test fitted with 235/50 all around
What color is this and how did you achieve it? It looks kind of minty and I oddly dig it.. The wheels make it look aggressive my maybe same wheel with an 18" would make it pop more, looks great though!
Old 11-16-14, 06:45 AM
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I just swapped my wheels on my 99's , I'm going to sell my black one and just go with one car.. 243k and it is getting loose and I dont want to go to the expense to keep it up.... at 80+ I wont be around to drive it a lot longer.. I already cant drive at night anymore...
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Originally Posted by billydpowe
I just swapped my wheels on my 99's , I'm going to sell my black one and just go with one car.. 243k and it is getting loose and I dont want to go to the expense to keep it up.... at 80+ I wont be around to drive it a lot longer.. I already cant drive at night anymore...
I like the new wheels
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I hear you Billy, now someone else can enjoy the car.
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Default 1994 ls 400

20" Gino Rims

245/35/20 Delinte D7's all the way around
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Old 11-18-14, 09:42 AM
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My 1998 LS400 with 19" SSR Vienna Schalk wheels. I can't remember the wheel specs right now, sorry.

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TimmyOtool How did you manage to lower your car so much with out rubbing the front fender wheel well and the brain that sits on top on the left side? You're setup is sweet I have 20's on my car I want to lower it more but ran into the issue of tires rubbing wheel well. In advise would be appreciated thanks in advance. ✌✌
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Originally Posted by praqseven
TimmyOtool How did you manage to lower your car so much with out rubbing the front fender wheel well and the brain that sits on top on the left side? You're setup is sweet I have 20's on my car I want to lower it more but ran into the issue of tires rubbing wheel well. In advise would be appreciated thanks in advance. ✌✌
i am on aftermarket air suspension. pictured is fully aired out, although i can still move (in a straight line) very slowly. i don't drive at that ride height. front is up 2 inches and rear is up 3 inches normally.
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Originally Posted by timmy0tool
i am on aftermarket air suspension. pictured is fully aired out, although i can still move (in a straight line) very slowly. i don't drive at that ride height. front is up 2 inches and rear is up 3 inches normally.
Thanks well it looks awesome.
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Originally Posted by LexSam74
My 1998 LS400 with 19" SSR Vienna Schalk wheels. I can't remember the wheel specs right now, sorry.
Lookin good.


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