Comfort vs. Style Question
#1
Comfort vs. Style Question
Well my GS came with 16" stock chrome wheels which looks okay but somewhat small for me. I love the ride comfort that I have now which I missed in my previous GS. I'm trying to acheive the best of both worlds. I wouldn't mind so much driving dropped on the 16's ONLY if the there isn't a large gap. My other option is to get 18's, drop the car but keep the stock tires and NOT install low-profile tires at least to maintain ride comfort. If I do decide go with this, will rubbing occur? Keep in mind that I'm using Tanabe DF10's and Bilstein HD shocks for this mod. I want to keep as much ride comfort as I possible can. Pics of any the two setups will be VERY, VERY appreciated.
#2
Pole Position
Are the Bilstein HDs and DF210's already installed? How do you find the ride?
#3
I also long for my plush ride back.
The best of both worlds was actualy when I ran:
Stock 16 Chrome Rims 16X8
245/50/16 PZero Nero M+S
H&R 25 mm Spacers in the rears
Great Stance, Fat/Wide Tire look, Lower Overall Diameter kept me very snappy quick off the line, 245/50 series absorbed every bump on the road.
Tried 235/45/17s, 245/45/17s, currently running 245/40/19s Pilot Sport A/S
Bilstein Sports/Eibach/Tein/Daizen suspension mods
Sweet looking with 18s or higher... but seriously the ride is not plush at all.
The best of both worlds was actualy when I ran:
Stock 16 Chrome Rims 16X8
245/50/16 PZero Nero M+S
H&R 25 mm Spacers in the rears
Great Stance, Fat/Wide Tire look, Lower Overall Diameter kept me very snappy quick off the line, 245/50 series absorbed every bump on the road.
Tried 235/45/17s, 245/45/17s, currently running 245/40/19s Pilot Sport A/S
Bilstein Sports/Eibach/Tein/Daizen suspension mods
Sweet looking with 18s or higher... but seriously the ride is not plush at all.
#4
Lexus Champion
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Well my GS came with 16" stock chrome wheels which looks okay but somewhat small for me. I love the ride comfort that I have now which I missed in my previous GS. I'm trying to acheive the best of both worlds. I wouldn't mind so much driving dropped on the 16's ONLY if the there isn't a large gap. My other option is to get 18's, drop the car but keep the stock tires and NOT install low-profile tires at least to maintain ride comfort. If I do decide go with this, will rubbing occur? Keep in mind that I'm using Tanabe DF10's and Bilstein HD shocks for this mod. I want to keep as much ride comfort as I possible can. Pics of any the two setups will be VERY, VERY appreciated.
the only way you can make those 16s look decent, is by adding large spacers. However; 18s with the DFs should look good and the tire would still have plenty of side wall to keep a comfortable ride. just because you are going with a larger wheel, it does not mean you have to take away from the tire. get the bigger side wall tire and try to fill as much of that fender without going over the top. if i were you i would get nitto555 245/45/18, that should look the best on a 18x8.5 wheel. the rubbing issue will all depend on the offset of the wheels you get.
#6
Sorry for the confusion as I was rushing post the thread before picking up a relative. For option #2, well I was thinking of keeping the larger sidewall tires that I have on their now (225/55/16) and putting on them on a set of 18's. So I was wondering if this will cause rubbing when installed with the springs and shocks I mentioned earlier. Hope this helps.
#7
I also long for my plush ride back.
The best of both worlds was actualy when I ran:
Stock 16 Chrome Rims 16X8
245/50/16 PZero Nero M+S
H&R 25 mm Spacers in the rears
Great Stance, Fat/Wide Tire look, Lower Overall Diameter kept me very snappy quick off the line, 245/50 series absorbed every bump on the road.
Tried 235/45/17s, 245/45/17s, currently running 245/40/19s Pilot Sport A/S
Bilstein Sports/Eibach/Tein/Daizen suspension mods
Sweet looking with 18s or higher... but seriously the ride is not plush at all.
The best of both worlds was actualy when I ran:
Stock 16 Chrome Rims 16X8
245/50/16 PZero Nero M+S
H&R 25 mm Spacers in the rears
Great Stance, Fat/Wide Tire look, Lower Overall Diameter kept me very snappy quick off the line, 245/50 series absorbed every bump on the road.
Tried 235/45/17s, 245/45/17s, currently running 245/40/19s Pilot Sport A/S
Bilstein Sports/Eibach/Tein/Daizen suspension mods
Sweet looking with 18s or higher... but seriously the ride is not plush at all.
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#10
Ok, ok my fault. I was reading my post again and I see where I messed up at. Of course I don't plan on putting the existing 16" tires on 18" wheels. Let me say this then, if I buy 18" size tires, how big of a sidewall you think I can achieve with the drop. So what I meant to say earlier was I want to have tires like the stock ones (225/55/16) but size 18's and no rubbing after the car is dropped. The low-profile tires I had on my other car were very nice looking but I felt the bumps and the rest of the road more.
#11
Lexus Champion
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Ok, ok my fault. I was reading my post again and I see where I messed up at. Of course I don't plan on putting the existing 16" tires on 18" wheels. Let me say this then, if I buy 18" size tires, how big of a sidewall you think I can achieve with the drop. So what I meant to say earlier was I want to have tires like the stock ones (225/55/16) but size 18's and no rubbing after the car is dropped. The low-profile tires I had on my other car were very nice looking but I felt the bumps and the rest of the road more.
the only way you can make those 16s look decent, is by adding large spacers. However; 18s with the DFs should look good and the tire would still have plenty of side wall to keep a comfortable ride. just because you are going with a larger wheel, it does not mean you have to take away from the tire. get the bigger side wall tire and try to fill as much of that fender without going over the top. if i were you i would get nitto555 245/45/18, that should look the best on a 18x8.5 wheel. the rubbing issue will all depend on the offset of the wheels you get.
#13
Pole Position
Bilstein HD's and DF210's. Both are sitting brand new in the box. They were originally for my previous GS but had an accident. Trying to get the the best option for me so that I can have the wheels, tires, springs, shocks, and spacers installed in one shop visit.
Do u have a pic or two???
Do u have a pic or two???
If you want your car to be a practical daily driver with well sorted handling and not a garage queen, slap on lightweight 19inch forged rims, add some of the suspension mods you see in my sig and call it a day.
#15
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if you want the best of both worlds, minimal gap and no harsh ride, here's my suggestion/opinion/2 cents:
springs: espelir, daizen, or tanabe
shocks: l-tuned or kyb
for wheels, my 2 cents, stay with 17" stockies. at most, go 18's with fat setup.
i am on espelir/bilstein hd and the ride is firm, complete opposite of what lexus luxury defines but acceptable (i like the ride cuz it reminds me of a bmw, but hate the impact to the drop). i've ridden/drove in espelir/kyb and its better than stock. not familiar with the other spring co's, but, everyone seems to praise them. i say espelir cuz their spring rate is darn close to oem.
*DO NOT COMBINE ESPELIR/BISLTEIN SHOCKS, as the bilstein shock valve may be higher than oem/others (i'm still investigating this now) AND it prevents the espelir springs from dropping the correct amount.
springs: espelir, daizen, or tanabe
shocks: l-tuned or kyb
for wheels, my 2 cents, stay with 17" stockies. at most, go 18's with fat setup.
i am on espelir/bilstein hd and the ride is firm, complete opposite of what lexus luxury defines but acceptable (i like the ride cuz it reminds me of a bmw, but hate the impact to the drop). i've ridden/drove in espelir/kyb and its better than stock. not familiar with the other spring co's, but, everyone seems to praise them. i say espelir cuz their spring rate is darn close to oem.
*DO NOT COMBINE ESPELIR/BISLTEIN SHOCKS, as the bilstein shock valve may be higher than oem/others (i'm still investigating this now) AND it prevents the espelir springs from dropping the correct amount.
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