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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 10:21 AM
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Default Difference Between 17" GS and IS wheels?

is there a difference between these two wheels? if there isn't then is it ok to buy IS wheels with original tires and put it on a GS considering the profile of IS tires?
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 10:29 AM
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gs: 17 x 8
is: 17 x 7

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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 11:23 AM
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thanks for the info but is there a difference between the wheel design.
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by LoseOn22s
thanks for the info but is there a difference between the wheel design.
yes. the spokes are a little different.
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 12:25 PM
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ok thanks guys. thats all i wanted to know
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by LoseOn22s
ok thanks guys. thats all i wanted to know
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 03:25 PM
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where's the 'delete thread' button?
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 03:55 PM
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where's the 'delete thread' button?
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 05:00 PM
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Come on guys. Give the noobie a break. I did a quick search and wasn't able to find comparison pictures right away. So, here you go. First, the stock 2GS 5-spoke 17:
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 05:01 PM
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And here's a picture of the stock 1st gen IS 17:
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by cliffud
where's the 'delete thread' button?
Hahaha Place is starting to feel like the SC section

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