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Old 11-22-04, 11:13 AM
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Default What wheel/tire combo will look good on a stock suspension?

After reading a lot of threads about "camber" problems, I am opting on not doing any lowering for my 2002 GS300. I do however, would like to get your opinions/suggestions on what wheel/tire size combination would look good to replace my stock 16's. (18's,19's, or 20's?..same size all around? stagerred?). Would appreciate it if anyone can post pictures of GS with stock suspension and upgraded wheels. Thanks.
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If you just get say a 1" drop from Eibach or LTuned, you're probably not really gonna have a camber problem.
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Originally posted by bas2sin
After reading a lot of threads about "camber" problems, I am opting on not doing any lowering for my 2002 GS300. I do however, would like to get your opinions/suggestions on what wheel/tire size combination would look good to replace my stock 16's. (18's,19's, or 20's?..same size all around? stagerred?). Would appreciate it if anyone can post pictures of GS with stock suspension and upgraded wheels. Thanks.
i just put on these alba 20's last week, and am gonna lower it in a few days...but everyone is telling me it looks tight the way it is!!...heres some pics!!


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...but everyone is telling me it looks tight the way it is!!...heres some pics!!
Hey Frenchie, you need to get some new friends who can be honest with you . LOWER IT
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Hey Frenchie, you need to get some new friends who can be honest with you . LOWER IT
Too much gap for 20s. If you like it, then that's fine but your CL friends will say lower it.
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brothas , brothas ...already ordered my tanabe nf210's should be in by wednesday ant ehn down she goes...1.5 in fron 1.0 in back...then just waiting for that dam camber kit to get out!!!
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Too much gap for 20s. If you like it, then that's fine but your CL friends will say lower it.
CL friends=true friends We DON'T DIE WE GROUP BUY!!!
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CL friends=true friends We DON'T DIE WE GROUP BUY!!!
true, true!!!
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You need at least an inch drop.....eg:

Stock.........
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...Ltuned springs and shocks.....

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i barely notice any difference!!??
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Originally posted by FRENCHIE
i barely notice any difference!!??
With your 20's you will!
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Originally posted by 400DGRZ
With your 20's you will!
cool o hope so, as i should get em done by tommorow and wil post some pics!!
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With the L-tuned springs and shock combo, am I looking at an inch drop? Will it rub the fenders if I install 19 X 8.5 wheels in the front, or should I just go with 19 X 8's? What offset is recommended? Thank you again to all of the CL members who contributed to this post.
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Originally posted by bas2sin
With the L-tuned springs and shock combo, am I looking at an inch drop? Will it rub the fenders if I install 19 X 8.5 wheels in the front, or should I just go with 19 X 8's? What offset is recommended? Thank you again to all of the CL members who contributed to this post.
You hit the nail on the head. It will be offset that will count. 8.5s will be fine. Here is some reading to give you some choices:

http://www.lexusgonewild.com/article...lFitment.shtml


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