yuji's_gs_

First off, HELLO to all of my fellow GS owners. I've been lurking around the forums for a couple of years and I appreciate the amount of knowledge you guys have given me.

I had a set of VOLK TE-37's ( 19 x 8.5 44mm offset rear, and 19 x 9.5 44mm rears ) in gunmetal on the my GS400. I love these wheels and they have given me 2 years of worry free service. ( Even though the Mrs. has curbed 3 out of the 4 wheels) Recently, I got to thinking if a 19 x 9.5 and a 19 x 10.5 wheel would fit the fenders of the GS. People have told me that, "You're car isn't a 350Z, it can't fit that wide of a wheel under the fenders." Being that I work at a wheel and tire shop, I knew different. To my satisfaction I DID fit a 19 x 9.5 45mm offset wheel in the front, and a 19 x 10.5 45mm offset wheel in the back of my GS. So for all you interested, You can fit a 19 X 9.5, and 19 x 10.5 wheels under the fenders of your GS.

My question to all of you is, WHICH wheel do like on the GS ? The Gunmetal TE-37's or the Gunmetal HIRO's. Be brutely honest and rate the wheels on my GS. THANKS !!!

Yuji
1998 LEXUS GS400
Carbon Hood
APEX' i Coilovers


Here are the pics ...

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GS400 with 19x8.5 44mm front, 19x9.5 44mm rear TE37s

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GS400 with 19x9.5 45mm front, 19x10.5 45mm rear HIRO's

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The lip on the rear 19 x 10.5 HIRO

Motu1

you have pics bro?

do your wheels rub at all or when you ae turning? Just curious

rominl

iTrader: (4)

welcome to clublexus, and thanks for the info! it's great to see a 9.5 fit in the front. the rear you can put 11 no problem with the right offset

yeah post some pics, we wanna see the wheels

and what tires you are using front and rear? that's crucial too on rubbing i think.

congrats on the wheels again, and welcome

i am going to move this to the wheel forum

gs400998

"HIRO" - Axis 5-spoke Hiro? I like the TE37 and it is forged.

LEXUS_KID

iTrader: (4)

My question to all of you is, WHICH wheel do like on the GS ? The Gunmetal TE-37's or the Gunmetal HIRO's. Be brutely honest and rate the wheels on my GS. THANKS !!!

Well you asked for my opinion right? Here it is definitely not unless your changing the whole appearance of your ride remember this car is not a Civic. It's a luxury car so with that in mind I would have to disagree with your choice of wheels. And welcome to the club of the best cars out there!!!!!

yuji's_gs_

I have absolutely no rubbing issue's, front or rear.

yuji's_gs_

I'm kinda goning for the VIP/Tuner style with my GS. The tires are a 245/35/19 on the 19 x 9.5, and a 275/30/19 on the 19 x 10.5. With the car dropped 2-1/4, I do not have any issue's rubbing.

yuji's_gs_

I appreciate the honest feedback. I've had the Gunmetal Te's for a couple of years, and I wanted to steer more towards the VIP/Tuner style. When I saw the lip potential I was sold. I know I need a bodykit, and am still contemplating which one. Thanks for your opinion.

DXC

If you are looking for VIP style, then Volk should NOT be a wise choice

Research more, don't waste your $$$ Need any consultation regarding making your GS VIP, please let us know

yuji's_gs_

Thanks for your reply. The thing is I already had the TE37's for the sport look. I took those off and put the 9.5/10.5 HIRO's on for the VIP look. But, I do have a question though, are your wheel 2 or 3 piece? If they are multi-piece what type of barrell's are you using, T6, T3 aluminum? Please advise.

Thanks,

Yuji

DXC

since you have HIRO on already, cool

Amistad wheels have both 2-pc & 3-pc desings

GS400kid

do you drive your car hard?

yuji's_gs_

Meaning ??? I drive it almost as aggressive as my CBR. But with the stock sway-bars, and braces it does sway a bit in spirited cornering, and long radius sweepers.

John

GS400kid

oh, i was just wondering will u rub anything if u drive hard, i am planning to autox and go as wide as possible upfront....
i wanna make sure if that will fit without rubbing.
Thanks

yuji's_gs_

I think with the tire sizing I chose, I should have no issues rubbing. Keep in mind I'm using a 245/35/19 toyo T1S on a 19 x 9.5 in the front, and a 275/30/19 toyo T1S on a 19 x 10.5 in the rear. When I rude through all the treat on these tires I'm going to run a 265/30/19 front, and a 295/30/19 rear. I'm sure if I roll the fenders, I 'll be fine. But with the 19 x 9.5 45mm offset, 19 x 10.5 with a 45mm offset it brings the wheels out to, but not beyond, the fenders. Also keep in mind that I'm running the APEX i coilovers with a 2-2 1/2 in drop.