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Old 03-07-02, 09:08 PM
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Default Help! Which wheels?!

Sorry if this post is a bit rough, its my first

I would like some serious opinions on 2 wheel choices Ive managed to narrow my search down to.

1) Lowenhart BR5's
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2) L-Sportline Model Evo 1

also.. which size would look best on my 400 with stock suspension... 19's or 20's?

Thanks for your help everyone!
Old 03-07-02, 09:51 PM
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both excellent choices...the evo 1 would be lot more expensive...:eek: br5s are widely used here in LA...if you do not plan to lower your car, 19s woudl probably be a better choice..ask awayif you have more questions

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lil'red,

Looks like we have the same dilema...I've narrowed my choices down to the exact same wheels. One thing I can say for sure is that neither is going to look good with the stock suspension, you are going to have to lower the car at least an inch or so. I am going to go with the Ltuned shocks and springs...I think it lowers the car about 1.2". Tough decision, huh?
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BR5's are hot hot hot
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I think the BR-5's look tight, but I don't really go for the complete application thing. My neighbor has 18" on his Accord that he put a GS taillight conversion and he thinks is fooling everyone with his Accord trying to look like a GS.

Since the L-Sportline's are only for Lexus, I like the L-Sportline's.
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Both wheels will look GREAT! IMO, though the vehicle needs to be lowered @ least 1." I lived with 19s @ stock height for almost two years and lowered it recently. I can't begin to describe the benefits of handling and aesthetics. It completes the mod. Just go for it!

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Originally posted by GSDREAMER
lil'red,

Looks like we have the same dilema...I've narrowed my choices down to the exact same wheels. One thing I can say for sure is that neither is going to look good with the stock suspension, you are going to have to lower the car at least an inch or so. I am going to go with the Ltuned shocks and springs...I think it lowers the car about 1.2". Tough decision, huh?
Thank you for mantioning that! You HAVE to lower/stiffen/improve your suspension BEFORE you put the wheels on.... If you run 19-20" diameter on stock GS suspension you will look like an SUV!
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