3GS wheel thread
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Joined: Feb 2011
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From: UK
i wonder if shipping is really that much from the US to UK?! hard to imagine shipping to be like double the price of the wheels
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: MN
i recommend 20x8.5 Front +38 offset with 245/30/20 tires, and 20x10.0 Rear +45 offset with 285/25/20 tires. this gives you the in-spec rolling diameter for 20" wheels (ie: your speedometer will read very close to your stock 18" wheels' rolling diameter).
some here have gone with over spec tires, as they feel that that the low profile tires does not provide sufficient protection for the rims if you hit a pothole (i have bent 2 of my rims, required both to be professionally repaired). with over spec tires, you run the risk of rubbing but only if you are lowered.
usually multi-piece wheels allow for specific offsets you require, but often cost more. lots of members here have success with vossen. i prefer work wheels myself.
some here have gone with over spec tires, as they feel that that the low profile tires does not provide sufficient protection for the rims if you hit a pothole (i have bent 2 of my rims, required both to be professionally repaired). with over spec tires, you run the risk of rubbing but only if you are lowered.
usually multi-piece wheels allow for specific offsets you require, but often cost more. lots of members here have success with vossen. i prefer work wheels myself.
First off, thanks a ton. Secondly, what is meant by over spec tires? higher profile tires than recommended? Also, I myself, like the works wheels a lot, but it seems like their off sets are very aggressive? Do you just have to pay (for the fender mods) to play with these types of wheels?
executive matchup
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: BC
Also, I myself, like the works wheels a lot, but it seems like their off sets are very aggressive? Do you just have to pay (for the fender mods) to play with these types of wheels?
do a search for my pics, you'll see that i'm running on very conservative offsets for my work wheels. that maybe too conservative for you; in that case, see what lkapimp216 and others have done with regards to wheel fitment and stance. good luck
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Joined: Oct 2010
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From: TN
Would they fit?
Hello would these fit my vehicle with no problems? Will it clear the big brakes? Will it rub with certain tire sizes? And also the correct tire size if I do these all aroud or if I should go staggered?
2008 GS 350 RWD, Tanabe nf 210., RWD
20x8.5 TSW WHEELS SNETTERTON 5x114 ET40 SILVER
Thanks.....
2008 GS 350 RWD, Tanabe nf 210., RWD
20x8.5 TSW WHEELS SNETTERTON 5x114 ET40 SILVER
Thanks.....
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Joined: Oct 2010
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From: TN
you can call that the spoke design. in terms of jdm wheels, they are the "disk type". if it's high disk, the spokes curve out more to clear the calipers, and then there is the low disk where spokes are more flat to allow more lip
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Joined: Dec 2011
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From: Nc
I am considering changing the stock 17" wheels on my 2006 GS300. I have been looking at the lfa replica wheels on eBay ( anyone with feedback on those?) my car is RWD so I was considering just going with 19" x 8.5" wheels all around but they would be 35mm offset both front and rear. Also looking at 245/40/19 tires all around as well. Just wanted to get some feedback on this combo since I figured someone has a good size combo for going with 19" wheels.
Thanks for the feedback here is a link to the wheels I am looking as but I will probably buy all same size as they will sell them all same and not staggered.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/19-WHEELS-LE...ht_3382wt_1085
http://www.ebay.com/itm/19-LFA-Wheel...#ht_4686wt_976
Thanks for the feedback here is a link to the wheels I am looking as but I will probably buy all same size as they will sell them all same and not staggered.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/19-WHEELS-LE...ht_3382wt_1085
http://www.ebay.com/itm/19-LFA-Wheel...#ht_4686wt_976
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: MN
I am considering changing the stock 17" wheels on my 2006 GS300. I have been looking at the lfa replica wheels on eBay ( anyone with feedback on those?) my car is RWD so I was considering just going with 19" x 8.5" wheels all around but they would be 35mm offset both front and rear. Also looking at 245/40/19 tires all around as well. Just wanted to get some feedback on this combo since I figured someone has a good size combo for going with 19" wheels.
Thanks for the feedback here is a link to the wheels I am looking as but I will probably buy all same size as they will sell them all same and not staggered.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/19-WHEELS-LE...ht_3382wt_1085
http://www.ebay.com/itm/19-LFA-Wheel...#ht_4686wt_976
Thanks for the feedback here is a link to the wheels I am looking as but I will probably buy all same size as they will sell them all same and not staggered.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/19-WHEELS-LE...ht_3382wt_1085
http://www.ebay.com/itm/19-LFA-Wheel...#ht_4686wt_976
Another noob question for the wheel experts: So, for AWD, wheel set up's shouldn't be staggered...meaning they should be the same wheel width all around, otherwise, differentials can break or wear down?? Thanks.