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Old 05-13-01, 03:37 AM
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I'm in the process of buying new wheels for my GS400. I have a few choices I'm trying to decide from and I wanted to ask who likes this wheel??

It's a sporty/classy pattern which I like. It also has a nice chrome finish for a little flair... It has a LIFETIME warrany on structural ridgity....... Is it a knock-off?? Is DRIV a good company??

DRIV MACH 5
http://www.superbuytires.com/cgi-bin/sbtapp2?1130

I can't put in a picture cuz the "file is too big"

Old 05-13-01, 03:53 AM
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I honestly dont like those
ive seen them om plenty of bmw's
they look ok on a bmw but i doubt on a gs400
gs has too much style for those rims

just my opinion..

what price range are you looking to spend and what size you looking for?

thanks
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I'd LOVE to go for 20's but that's impractical for me. 19's would be GREAT but I doubt I'll get those. 18's will probably be what I'll get it. It's a good compromise between performance/sytle....

I've been to superbuytires.com many times and looked at ALL their wheels a few times. I don't know what I want tho..... Another rim I was lookin at is Concept Neeper Shadows.......
http://www.superbuytires.com/cgi-bin/sbtapp2?673

The Neepers are top of my list right now. I like the look at LOVE the chrome. I'd like to spend less than 3g's for 18's but I will go a little over 3 if I find wheels that I just LOVE!!

Thanks for any help.....

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I'd have to agree with ErickG...For some werid reason or another... I like the drivs... but.. i don't know how they would look on the GS... I might put them on my benz... but i dont know about the GS....if you get it.. post pics... so i can copy.. Heheheheheh...


The neepers... sorta look like something from niche...cant put my finger on it though..
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I dont think Neepers are meant for a Lexus

they look too cheap

check out the rim selection at gtautosports.com
they have some badass wheels that are geared to luxury cars

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Nah, I'm not too fond of that rim. Although, personally I like 5 star rims better than deep-dish ones. There are plenty of better looking 5 star rims IMHO. But hey, its your money get what you like.

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I was at Panama City Beach for Spring Break and I talked to a guy who had a GS300 with Eibach suspension and 20" Driv Mach 5's. It looked great IMO. I not that big on flashiness, but I will admit his GS was off the hook!
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On a GS, i think that rim will look great! IMO It does look like a bimer rim, but go for it on the Lexus. Go for what you like it is your dough!
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I saw this in the IS gallery. Don't they look like the Mach 5 (except for the bolt holes)?


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justin,

sorry but those 2 were some ugly a$$ rims... if you get those, you might as well tell shane to get a TT.... save $ and go w/the LD-1's!!!!!! i also have these other rims i forgot to show you.. remind me to show you next time.
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Here is a pic
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Thanks for all the posts. I like the Mach 5's and I like the rims on the white GS that was posted. I forget the name of them right now though.

I'm still looking at deciding. I'm more into the 5 spoke design wheels. Any suggestions would be welcomed. Thanx...

Ted,
what rims?
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Those were the Neeper Titans I think...


I just got my wheels last week....
They are the Enkei Enzo from there Milano Series
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Mike, what kind of lowering springs does that white GS have?
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hey Erick G, why do your wheels look like they are yellow? They look cool and all but I think the picture you have taken might have had some glare or something from the sun maybe, cause the wheels look yellow, or are they really like that?


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