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Anyhone have any pics of IS300 wheels on a GS300?

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Old 02-19-04, 01:15 PM
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Default Anyhone have any pics of IS300 wheels on a GS300?

I have a friend that is selling his cheap and wondered what they would look like on my GS. They are 17" correct? I guess I could just go over there and put them on, but i'm lazy. Also did a search, but really don't know what to look for and I confused the search engine here...

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Here's one:



The IS wheels are a bit skinny for the GS though. You may want spacers in the rear to push it out a bit.
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Beat me to it Neo..... and yes you will need some type of spacer to make it look right!
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Note that the IS300 wheels are narrower than the similar looking GS wheel and many folks here recommend against putting them on a GS.
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Wow, is that GS lowered?

Also, how is the wheel narrower? is it a 215, 225, or 235?

I like the look, but i guess if I am looking for that look, I might as well just buy some GS400 wheels eh?
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Originally posted by BigDave
how is the wheel narrower? is it a 215, 225, or 235?
I believe the OEM IS300 wheels are 225/45 tires running on 17x7 rims. The stock GS wheels are 16x7.5 or 17x8.
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I believe the OEM IS300 wheels are 225/45 tires running on 17x7 rims. The stock GS wheels are 16x7.5 or 17x8.
I thought that the IS had 215/45's
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the is3 has 215/45, very stupid setup imho. i don't see a single reason to put those rims on the GS. the offset is wrong, the wheels sit so inset, and the tires are so narrow
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Originally posted by lexcapade
I thought that the IS had 215/45's
Sorry my bad. I thought I remember someone posting 225 and thought that is actually pretty nice for stock size. Just my failing memory I guess but I guess makes the argument for too narrow even better.
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so better off with the GS400 wheels huh?
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Originally posted by BigDave
so better off with the GS400 wheels huh?
as long as you have stock 17s, it's better than the is3 wheels for sure
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Default GS430 with IS Wheels

Originally Posted by BigDave
so better off with the GS400 wheels huh?
GS430 with the is wheels I like it and the ride isn't bad


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