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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 03:47 PM
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after many hours of searching and never really finding a real answer.

so on 2 GS why did you go with 19" wheels or 20" versus the other? I maybe have some guesses but looking for some input as to why people picked one over the other. thanks
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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 03:51 PM
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18s r too small and 20's are too big.. 19s just look right
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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Mofoe
after many hours of searching and never really finding a real answer.

so on 2 GS why did you go with 19" wheels or 20" versus the other? I maybe have some guesses but looking for some input as to why people picked one over the other. thanks
Funny I've been searching and debating which outta the two to choose from. Looking forward to any input too Maybe peeps can post pictures too!
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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 04:18 PM
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This has been discussed in detail over the years. One big difference is tires in the 20" size are more available compared to 19" sizes and in some cases cheaper!

Good luck!
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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 04:19 PM
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it all depend how u want the car to sit
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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 04:42 PM
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I went with 20's because the wheels I wanted (MRR HR3) weren't available in 19's.
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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 05:05 PM
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19's if you wanna be slammed, 20's with a kit or if you dont wanna be super low. imo
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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 05:35 PM
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19's if that's what you like and if not, 20's if that's what you like. Just kidding. Personally, I have a set of 19's on my car and to me, it looks perfect. I also have a set of 20's also. IMO, they look a little too big. Just my opinion.
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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 07:21 PM
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I have 19's now and IMO they still look a little small at times even with a larger sidewall of the tire.. So i opted for 20's in the new Vossens that will be on the car next week... I don't think 20's are to big at all.. Remember the GS is one of the larger sedans out there so 20's fit just fine.

Some members in the past (bluelex) pulled off 21's that looked amazing.. 22's are just to big IMO but people have done it.

19's are the happy medium but 20's fit the profile perfectly.
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 10:55 PM
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19"s just sit better on the gs. I've had both 19 and 20"s. agreed if u dont want to be dumped and have a body kit 20"s will give u more clearance but imo depends on the suspension setup your going to run.
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 11:16 PM
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20 inches, nothing lesss.
Haha, Seriously, I think 20"s look perfect on the GS. 19"s are a tad bit small.
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by chknlittle
19"s just sit better on the gs. I've had both 19 and 20"s. agreed if u dont want to be dumped and have a body kit 20"s will give u more clearance but imo depends on the suspension setup your going to run.
What suspension set up did you have with the 19"s ? any pics. ?
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 02:24 AM
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I got 19s and 20s they both look good IMHO
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 05:41 AM
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I think 20's will be my first mod I do, followed very quickly by some coilovers.

Stock on the 17" chrome lexus mags right now, with the winter tires.
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 10:30 AM
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20 fills the gap nicely.. I got dubs
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