20" Rims
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20" Rims
Does anyone have any pictures of their ES350 (or like) with 20" rims? I went to have the windows tinted ('08 ES350) and got talked into purchasing 20" Gionelle Rims! Yes, I'm a sucker but I'm really wondering what these will look like. I told them I was a relatively conservative person with a high tech sales job and they promised that these rims would do the trick. Thoughts?
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well
there are several members here that have 20" rims. You should check out cardomain.com, there are 20's there... even some 22's. Actually i believe the members who have 20" rims here have posted their cars on that website. The funny thing is though, with the big rim.. it still has a large wheel gap.. i believe this car would look perfect with 19's and a nice 1.5" drop...but that might just be me.
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thanks
I appreciate the input and will check out the site immediately. Don't think I was this nervous before my first child was born. The work will be done on thurs and I've already prepared my "take them off" speech. I actually inquired about 19's and they really pushed the 20's. Couldn't tell if I'm just an easy sell or he really knew what would look good while preserving the "non-bling" attitude I have.
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i understand where you are coming from... without a drop, the 19's may look on the small side (especially with a 30-35 series sidewall). I have heard of some rubbing issues with 20's though, moreso during high speeds or speed bumps, not a continuous rubbing. Too be honest, Im worried about losing the smooth ride, its so damn silky right now, i dont want to lose it, but the car begs to be modded out with rims and a drop. Good luck.. you have a link to your tires. Im debating whether to get a full face rims, mesh, or large 5-spoke rim.
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yup
heres the cardomain post
http://cardomain.com/MakeModel/Lexus.../all/2007/2007
and this is an es350 with a drop and lowering springs (custom)
http://www.cardomain.com/************
it just looks perfect
http://cardomain.com/MakeModel/Lexus.../all/2007/2007
and this is an es350 with a drop and lowering springs (custom)
http://www.cardomain.com/************
it just looks perfect
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Here is the link for the rims I'm putting on. What do you think?
http://www.streetdreams.org/wheels/r...a/Dalar/Chrome
http://www.streetdreams.org/wheels/r...a/Dalar/Chrome
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doesnt look too bad... i like that the spoke reaches the full face of the rim. Should look pretty good. I have a black car, and I dont wanna bling it out either, so Im looking for either a black rim with chrome lip.. or a polished look. I would just be wary or curbing the rim, (chrome plus full face means be careful)
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Yeah, I've already had the "grindin" discussion with the wife.. : ) Now that I said something I'll probably be the first to jump a curb at the ATM or fast food lane! Mine is Black Pearl which looks like a dark blue in the sunlight so I thought chrome would work. We'll see. Checking out the site. Wow, some people are very imaginative.
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Bchi, you're car looks great! I think I feel a bit better having seen that the 20's look darn good. Smokey, the shop definitely maintained that the ride will not be compromised with a good set of tires. I went with Nitto Neogen's. Again, we'll see soon!! : ) I'll post a picture on Thursday.
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well good luck, im sure it'll look excellent.. but please do me a favor, take not of the ride, riding normal city driving, potholes, speed bumps, even driveway bumps, and then compare when you get the new tires, I want fresh opinion on difference of ride quality. Ive heard/read differening opinions, some say almost the same, some say a lot different then before. Anyways, thanks for the input.. post em as soon as you got em.
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Will do. I agree that the ES ride is sooo smooth and I definitely don't want to lose it. I, like you will notice a difference if there is one so I will definitely let you know. Thanks for the input.
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Rims and Tint
So I got the 20" rims on today and I must say it totally changes the look of the vehicle. i think it looks great! The ride has changed a bit as I feel and hear the road a bit more. The sound may subside a bit when the tires break in but the car handles a bit better as well Overall I would definitely say it was worth doing.
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