Murph

I've searched all through the boards and found lots of discussions around using +1 tires. I'm curious if anyone has pics of 245/45 on 17 x 8 inch rims on a GS. Seems there was a post from "Mike" last June or so but I haven't seen anything new on this subject.

Due to $$'s shortages, I would rather get some good 17" rims than mediocre 18" ones. I have the stock 16's now and will use them for snow tires. The alternative is to keep saving and eventually get 18's....sigh

As always, thanks in advance. You can e-mail pics to me at GS400@attbi.com or post here.

Murph

Johnny Mo

Murph,

I have 245/45/17 on mine. here are the links from the gallery:

https://www.clublexus.com/cgi-bin/ph....pl?photo=1079

https://www.clublexus.com/cgi-bin/ph....pl?photo=1078

https://www.clublexus.com/cgi-bin/ph...x.pl?photo=820

https://www.clublexus.com/cgi-bin/ph...x.pl?photo=821

https://www.clublexus.com/cgi-bin/ph...x.pl?photo=822

the first 2 are before my l-tuned suspension.

Murph

Johnny Mo

Thanks very much for your photos. My GS is also black so this really helps. I've been wondering how this combo looks, I think it looks fine and will hold up to Boston potholes better than 18's. The L-tuned makes a big difference.

Murph

Johnny Mo

Murph,

looking back on my decision I am still torn between the 17 vs 18 issue. At the time 17's were the way to go, but now I see 18, 19 20 etc and I want more. At some point I may go with the 18's, but since that'll leave me with 2 sets of (5 each) rims and tires, I'll have to consider selling one set (Probably my 17's) For now though I have no plans to do this, but my 2002 Expedition has 17's on it and I don't know if I am "happy" with my truck and my GS sharing the same rim size. j/k I'd probably go with the L-Tuned wheels if I did decide to get the 18's, although I really like the OZ Super Legerra...and I'd make sure I can clear the big brake upgrade, which I failed to do on my current wheels.