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Old 02-02-09, 01:25 PM
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Default Update! Finally got my hands on 18" G-spyder

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I found a set without tires , now i am shopping for tires, will 255/45/18 fit with no rubbing in the back ?

tire racks recommanded the 245/40/18

Hi i am try to find a second gen black GS with the 18" G-spyder on it, I might have a chance to pick up a set for my car, please help me out and show me how do they look like, thanks

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You need to try alternate spellings (I.e. G-Spider)

Originally Posted by mrurmil
So after selling my Supra back in 2002, I said to myself I would never mod another car again. I drove the GS for a while, but I just wasn't happy with the way it was stock. My goal was to make the GS look and handle like a stock 5-series. I wanted the "stock, yet aggressive" look. I feel that I have accomplished that pretty well with this car.

Here is a comprehensive list of modifications done so far. The only thing I want to add are a set of after-market sway bars:

Exhaust
Borla Exhaust Tips

Suspension
KYB GR-2 Shocks
L-Tuned Springs
H&R Rear 15mm Spacers
Daizen Steering Rack Bushings

Tires/Wheels
Lexus 18" G-Spider Wheels
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S
Caliper Decals

Chassis, Body
Tom's Roof Spoiler
TTE Front Lip
TTE Deck Lip Spoiler
L-Tuned Grill
RMM Sideskirts
Polarg M4 Bulbs (Parking Lights)
5-LED Reflector Bulb (License Plate)
Rear Black Pearl Emblems
Front Black Pearl Emblem
Front Black Pearl Hood Emblem
Black Pearl License Plate Frame
Tint (20% rear, 35% back, 50% front)

Interior
All-Weather Floormats
Full Interior LED conversion
OEM Leather/Wood Shift ****

Electronics
Navigation Screen Protector

I also just had the car fully detailed. I was suffering from years of accumulated swirl marks and fine scratches. The detailing was the whole package including clay-bar and color sanding. The car looks 10x better now. Now we will see how long I can keep it clean

Also I know my TTE lip is sagging. The body shop didn't do a great job putting it on. I'll be going back there to make them fix it

Some pictures taken right outside the detailing shop:













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Old 02-02-09, 01:54 PM
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This are Enkei 17" used to be on my car but I think they are indentical. Hope this help.
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Old 02-02-09, 03:42 PM
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haha i didnt know they use "spider"
Old 02-03-09, 12:32 PM
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i truly love these rims....was trying to get a set during the summer but dude wouldnt come off on the price and not paying new price for them as i wanna rock 5 of NE rim i have

http://www.sewellpartsonline.com/par...l.asp?id=88797

even with 12% discount all 5 are
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i heard they are on close out in some threads
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Those wheels look great on black
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Originally Posted by LEXUS_KID
Those wheels look great on black
yes they really do. thats y i want/wanted some
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jeeze, i dunno what it is but for some reason those 18" spiders look bigger than most other 18's.
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Originally Posted by jcat_GS3
jeeze, i dunno what it is but for some reason those 18" spiders look bigger than most other 18's.
I think its because the spokes go all the way to the tire rather then stop for a lip or thick barrel like Trav7414's Enkei's for example.
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how about tires ? 255/45/18 works ? not lowered or anything , stock height
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Debonairs car looks very nice with the G's
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yea so nice !!

exactly how i wanted except with jp spoiler and mesh grill
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I'm going to be getting some G-Spider rims soon and I will be running 225/40 in the front and 255/40 in the rear.
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Originally Posted by lok214
how about tires ? 255/45/18 works ? not lowered or anything , stock height
That will be a taller tire then is normally run by about an inch although it should still fit a stock ride.

I think a 245/40/R18 is closer to a stock fit. It comes out almost exactly the same size as the common 245/45/R17.


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