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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 03:16 PM
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InvAsian, while that black one looks half way decent, only cause of the stance and the kit.


look at how this one looks on 22's ....kinda like a 4x4 .......no taste on this one....no offense.
just giving you an idea of 22's. ......20's is the way to go


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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 06:06 PM
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Yea, the black one is decent because of the drop, kit, and the BBK. The other one just looks like a roller skate.
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by blacksc400
bigger not always better dude!
Not to mention the stress and weight it puts on the braking, axle and suspension systems,
let alone the rough ride it creates. Why even consider!!
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by InvAsian
Hey wassup guys,.... I jus got my new 2002 white gs430 about 2 weeks ago,... Im a simple kinda guy, so no intensive major mod's for me, but i do want som new shoes ( aka wheels ) and a Body Kit ,...
The shoes, I wanna go big as possible, is it possible for a smooth ride on 22's, and for the body, im interested in the " Vertex " kit, but ive done som research and the price is at least over $1,200.00 .... Any info where i get a better price?
If anyone has pics of a Gs on 22's or jus Sportin a Vertex Kit, please post som pics, Thanx
You say you're a simple kind of guy but you want to put 22's on a GS? Nothing simple about that. You will stand out a lot and may have headaches from fitment issues. Good luck.
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 12:22 PM
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Thanx guys for all the feedback ! I appreciated.
After further research & everyone's opinion, yesterday i had decided
to purchase a set of 245/35/20. My ride is pretty much bone stock, now with the exception
of my new wheels, next project will be to obtain a body kit ( Maybe Vertex ).
I'll will be posting pics up soon.
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by InvAsian
Thanx guys for all the feedback ! I appreciated.
After further research & everyone's opinion, yesterday i had decided
to purchase a set of 245/35/20. My ride is pretty much bone stock, now with the exception
of my new wheels, next project will be to obtain a body kit ( Maybe Vertex ).
I'll will be posting pics up soon.
a wise choice, my friend. Trust me, you will be MUCH happier in the long run. Hell, its hard enough being on 20's as it is.........one word of advice from somebody who has been there : do yourself a favor and get some lowering springs and shocks/struts before you put those 20's on.....otherwise it WILL look and ride like a 4x4 if you have stock suspension. Good luck.
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by GATO

look at how this one looks on 22's ....kinda like a 4x4 .......no taste on this one....no offense.
just giving you an idea of 22's. ......20's is the way to go


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sad thing is, those are only 21's lol
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 02:25 PM
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well i have 22's on my gs400 and i think they look great! every one has diffrent tastes.
my car curentLy under construction its primer because i removed all the chrome strip that runs around the car, it will soon be red, i will post more pics.

my car black with chrome Lip 22's!!!




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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by GATO
InvAsian, while that black one looks half way decent, only cause of the stance and the kit.


look at how this one looks on 22's ....kinda like a 4x4 .......no taste on this one....no offense.
just giving you an idea of 22's. ......20's is the way to go



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Gato those I belive are 21" Giovana Drama they only made that wheel in 21" Unless they make 22 now
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by GsUnit
well i have 22's on my gs400 and i think they look great! every one has diffrent tastes.
my car curentLy under construction its primer because i removed all the chrome strip that runs around the car, it will soon be red, i will post more pics.

my car black with chrome Lip 22's!!!



need to see some more pics...but from these it looks like your wheels are sticking out a bit
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 04:55 PM
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Definately sticking out to much , especially in the front. The back doesn't look "tooo" bad but the front looks real bad. Just my 2cents. If u like it then go for it. I personally like big as possible wheels, but they need to fit correctly, to look nice (classy). What about going 21" in the rear and 20" in the front? Wonder how that would look. Vettes run that set up, and it looks fine. NO, not the same size(21",20"), but bigger in the back and smaller in the front.I also saw some street rods (with fenders) with this kind of setup and it looked hoooooooot

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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 05:16 PM
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Stick with some 20's and with the money you save, you can buy the Vertex kit without having to spend too much more.
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 09:48 PM
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those wheels have terribly wrong offsets for the gs aren't they? unless you are goint to have fender flares... good luck....

and i just have one question. what happens when you turn your steering wheel all the way to one side and turn? wonder how bad the wheel is rubbing th wheel well
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 09:18 AM
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Go to GsUnit's public profile and check "all posts by GsUnit".........................

his posts tell the tale.

Looks like 22 X9.5 all around and raised an inch.
http://superbuytires.com/wheels/model/DVS/Trapeze+B

"yes that is very true you wilL hear a wierd noise evry time you turn slow, and the other sign is your steering wheel, when you turn and Let go of it it will not go back into the straight position by its self again it wiLL stay kinda stuck turning." GSU - (THATS B/C YOU ARE RUBBING!)

Man for christs sake. Go back to 20's that fit!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by 400DGRZ
Go to GsUnit's public profile and check "all posts by GsUnit".........................

his posts tell the tale.

Looks like 22 X9.5 all around and raised an inch.
http://superbuytires.com/wheels/model/DVS/Trapeze+B

"yes that is very true you wilL hear a wierd noise evry time you turn slow, and the other sign is your steering wheel, when you turn and Let go of it it will not go back into the straight position by its self again it wiLL stay kinda stuck turning." GSU - (THATS B/C YOU ARE RUBBING!)

Man for christs sake. Go back to 20's that fit!!!!!!!!!!!!
hahaha.... thanks for the quote man. that answered all my questions. definitely a bit no no when the wheels get STUCK.
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