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are 18's too small for gs300/400?

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Old 11-13-07, 08:56 PM
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depends if u goin for looks (20's) or performance (18's).. i went inbetween 19's lol
Old 11-13-07, 09:26 PM
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yea decide what you want like hurricane says. I enjoy speed,so i decided to go with the 18's and a drop... It may not look VIP, but it gave me the look I wanted and I am satisfied with. I got on my gas with the 18's and I couldnt imagine anything larger than the 18's. 20's would slow down too much for my liking, but thats just me i suppose. I was torn between 18's and 19's, but the price was right for the 18's and now everyone asks if mine are 19's after i got the drop.. good luck.. here is my car with some 18's
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Old 11-14-07, 02:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Coco-bun
yeah, might as well get chrome 26" spinners since bigger is better....NOT.

I think 18"s is the best performance wise, but 19" is just right in terms of looks. But that's just my opinion, who cares what others say as long as you like them. I would also consider about unsprung weight.
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Old 11-14-07, 02:52 AM
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Originally Posted by 4ntvings
if those were 19's and in silver, i'd be all over them Jeff!
That's precisely what I'm buying lol! I just paid for a set of Blitz Technospeed Z1 Silver 19". I kinda like having the gold on white theme, but I'll see how I like the silver spokes. Not too hard to get them repainted gold in the future if I want to.
Old 11-14-07, 06:44 AM
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i really appreciate all the info guys,it really helps when you have mature and honest opinions
Old 11-14-07, 09:07 AM
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It's a bad pic, but I love my 18s, and I wouldn't go any bigger. I'm not into VIP styling (on my car) and I went for something practical. I think they fill out the car nicely without being too big or obnoxious.
Old 11-14-07, 09:54 AM
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now that looks great!^ what size/setup are you running?
Old 11-14-07, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Seize
18"s are just fine you just have to get the right size tires and a nice drop.
yup. wheels with spokes that go to edge of rim make them appear bigger too.

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Old 11-14-07, 11:10 AM
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I honestly think the sexiest 18s are the is350 wheels with a 25 mil spacer combo OR

the rx wheels
Old 11-14-07, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by pxrlex
I honestly think the sexiest 18s are the is350 wheels with a 25 mil spacer combo OR

the rx wheels
i really like the 18" ISP wheels from IS350's upgrade
but are spacers reliable and generally problem free?
Old 11-14-07, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by JeffTsai
I think 18" inch wheels look just fine. As long as your car is dropped nicely and has a good stance, you can pull it off.

Some pix of my Blitz Technospeed Z1 Gold on my GS. BTW those rims are up for sale as well



Hey what suspension set are you usineg jeff, really want to drop my car but cant make up my mind. thanks in advance
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Originally Posted by Joe C


It's a bad pic, but I love my 18s, and I wouldn't go any bigger. I'm not into VIP styling (on my car) and I went for something practical. I think they fill out the car nicely without being too big or obnoxious.
same questions what set up did you use? Thanks
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Originally Posted by UberNoob
i really like the 18" ISP wheels from IS350's upgrade
but are spacers reliable and generally problem free?
I haven't had any problems on my other cars .
Old 11-14-07, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by JeffTsai
I think 18" inch wheels look just fine.
No you don't, based on the below:

Originally Posted by JeffTsai
That's precisely what I'm buying lol! I just paid for a set of Blitz Technospeed Z1 Silver 19".
I've learned to read between the lines here on CL
Old 11-14-07, 02:36 PM
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i think 18"s look too small if ur going for a big wheel look.


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