GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011) Discussion about the 2006+ model GS300, GS350, GS430, GS450H and GS460

New Shoes installed today

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-30-10, 10:18 PM
  #46  
alwayzspeedin
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (5)
 
alwayzspeedin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: IN YOUR FACE
Posts: 1,495
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

thats pretty cool....good job
Old 01-31-10, 12:17 AM
  #47  
memasterac
Lexus Test Driver
 
memasterac's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: CA, Bay Area
Posts: 1,499
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

I think the spoke is a bit fat for the GS sedan, however, it does not look bad at all and it is definitely different.
Old 01-31-10, 08:39 AM
  #48  
EyeKutr
Moderator
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
 
EyeKutr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Alta Loma, CA
Posts: 2,733
Likes: 0
Received 39 Likes on 25 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by spine911
It only cleared the GS300's calipers by mere 1-2mms...
How come Toyota used the same wheels on the concept Camry CNG?
i tend to think they threw on a set of 15mm spacers, the toyota forums mention having to do that
Old 02-01-10, 05:08 PM
  #49  
pHamous
Driver School Candidate
 
pHamous's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: CA
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

If you don't mind....how much were you able to get those Highlander 19's for? Wondering if its a significant savings from getting aftermarket wheels vs some OEM's from a Toyota...
Old 02-02-10, 03:20 AM
  #50  
GS350Lexus
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (5)
 
GS350Lexus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: NY
Posts: 2,741
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

If u put some spacer's. Will they clear gs350 calipers? maybe 20mm spacer?
Old 02-02-10, 05:44 AM
  #51  
MrMark
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (3)
 
MrMark's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 8,058
Likes: 0
Received 21 Likes on 21 Posts
Default

Love the garage floor !!!!!
Old 02-02-10, 08:56 AM
  #52  
rominl
exclusive matchup

iTrader: (4)
 
rominl's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Lovely OC
Posts: 81,670
Received 184 Likes on 143 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by GS350Lexus
If u put some spacer's. Will they clear gs350 calipers? maybe 20mm spacer?
if you put big enough of a spacer, i am sure it will clear. if this wheel just barely clear the 300 caliper, i will say you need at least 20mm or even 25mm to clear 350
Old 02-02-10, 12:59 PM
  #53  
EyeKutr
Moderator
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
 
EyeKutr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Alta Loma, CA
Posts: 2,733
Likes: 0
Received 39 Likes on 25 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by GS350Lexus
If u put some spacer's. Will they clear gs350 calipers? maybe 20mm spacer?

yes, but I dont recommend it. I threw them on for the simplicity of the install and proper fit. Spacers IMO ruin that experience, furthermore the biggesrt tire you can install is probably 235 or 245....not ideal. BTW the offset on these at + 35 are already a bit more aggressive than oem of +45...so a 20mm spacer puts them like at +15 if I am doing the math right.....you are gonna rub the fender....for multiple reasons, I dont think this is a great wheel for the gs350 / gs430 / gs460
Old 02-02-10, 01:00 PM
  #54  
EyeKutr
Moderator
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
 
EyeKutr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Alta Loma, CA
Posts: 2,733
Likes: 0
Received 39 Likes on 25 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by MrMark
Love the garage floor !!!!!
Thank you
Old 02-02-10, 08:00 PM
  #55  
Kendrick07
Rookie
 
Kendrick07's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: California
Posts: 66
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Not bad. I appreciated much more with the second set of pictures. What would really complete it for me now would be a tasteful drop, but stock works too. Nice pick.
Old 02-03-10, 12:14 AM
  #56  
kevieeroh
Pole Position
iTrader: (2)
 
kevieeroh's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: CA
Posts: 286
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Cool not bad
Old 02-03-10, 01:38 AM
  #57  
flipside909
Lexus Connoisseur
 
flipside909's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: USA
Posts: 19,801
Received 531 Likes on 280 Posts
Default

That actually does not look too bad! They looked pretty good on the Camry hybrid concept shown in the past in LA and at SEMA.

Mission Grove area?
Old 02-03-10, 08:48 AM
  #58  
EyeKutr
Moderator
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
 
EyeKutr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Alta Loma, CA
Posts: 2,733
Likes: 0
Received 39 Likes on 25 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by flipside909
Mission Grove area?

Riverside....you are local right, stop by for a drink
Old 02-07-10, 02:08 AM
  #59  
DoosaiWolf
Driver School Candidate
 
DoosaiWolf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: CA
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I like it, but then again 5 spoke are generally a tasteful design. With them being fat spokes I think it just looks more sporty/aggressive. I still have the 10 spoke star wheels which seem less sporty but look good with the green color paint. Maybe one day I'll change em but if I do I'd likely go with something in a graphite colored finish. I'd love to see graphite colored concave 5 spokes on the 3GS. (...when I say concave I mean concave like some Giovanna Barletta wheels or something like 2nd to latest gen BMW 7 Series although these wheels aren't exactly 5 spoke, something about that inward curve)
Old 02-07-10, 09:34 AM
  #60  
EyeKutr
Moderator
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
 
EyeKutr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Alta Loma, CA
Posts: 2,733
Likes: 0
Received 39 Likes on 25 Posts
Default

I have to add that when the car is rolling slowly, they look quite aggressive...


Quick Reply: New Shoes installed today



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 02:39 PM.