PICS...IS350 on 20x8.5 and 20x10 rims !
01-14-06, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by unit74
I don't know HKS from HRE's or WD40's.........
Here in Socal, the guys driving rims like that usually have Chrysler 300's, Dodge Magnums and have platinum teeth.
The Lexus does not have the chrome accents that would make the rims melt into the stylelines of the car. They stand out way to much, as if your begging to bystanders... "Look at Me! Look at my rims!! " ala gheto rides.
Since the IS is supposed to be a sports oriented car, and you slapped on those heavy rims, I'm sure that the steering response feels sluggish and your suspension is muffled from the unsprung weight of them. But if your not a performance driver, then the affects would melt away with only a little city driving and you'll never know the difference.
Here in Socal, the guys driving rims like that usually have Chrysler 300's, Dodge Magnums and have platinum teeth.
The Lexus does not have the chrome accents that would make the rims melt into the stylelines of the car. They stand out way to much, as if your begging to bystanders... "Look at Me! Look at my rims!! " ala gheto rides.
Since the IS is supposed to be a sports oriented car, and you slapped on those heavy rims, I'm sure that the steering response feels sluggish and your suspension is muffled from the unsprung weight of them. But if your not a performance driver, then the affects would melt away with only a little city driving and you'll never know the difference.
Adding 8 lbs to the rims doesn't bother me much. I might lose a liltle in power since they are heavier but I'm not a racer, the power i have now is more than enough for me
If i want performance, i can spend those money on the rims and get me some loud exhaust, header and intake already...
01-14-06, 09:18 AM
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great pics and wheel.. They look like the DONZ i used to have... From the pics it doesn't look like you need to lower the car at all... Now with the 2 gen gs lowering is a must... 
The IS must come with a stock suspension thats lower than the 2nd Gen GS...Congrats
T
The IS must come with a stock suspension thats lower than the 2nd Gen GS...CongratsT
01-14-06, 10:13 AM
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the rims look fine theyre just way too big. the problem I have is misspelling the word BRAKE. the zennetti 5 is a rim I considered for my TL and then my LS but I just didnt want to get into winter tire change over. and you people who never have been in the ghetto should shut the **** up about the ghetto. you aint all that you know.
01-14-06, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by digital_b
the rims look fine theyre just way too big. the problem I have is misspelling the word BRAKE.
Do people who don't know how to use capitol letters or punctuate bother you?
and you people who never have been in the ghetto should shut the **** up about the ghetto. you aint all that you know.
01-14-06, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by unit74
Do people who don't know how to use capitol letters or punctuate bother you?
I grew up in San Fernando off Maclay St and Orange Av..........Don't talk to me about ghetto.
I grew up in San Fernando off Maclay St and Orange Av..........Don't talk to me about ghetto.
01-15-06, 10:01 AM
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I was looking into some I-forged style wheels high polished, but after seeing the new IS with sporty wheels I changed my mind... the new IS to me at least has more of a luxury look rather than a import tuner look.. so im def going with 20 inch chrome...and I like these because they look like a mix of sporty and luxury mixed together.
And is your IS sport? or luxury suspension? Cause the gap looks fine to me.
And is your IS sport? or luxury suspension? Cause the gap looks fine to me.
01-15-06, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by tim817
I notice that i have a lil rub inside the front wheelwell when i make a hard turn. I was aware of that problem thou. I wanted +38 offset but they only have +40 on that rims. Plus i rather have a lil rub on the inside than having rub on the outside of the fender and wheels sticking out. These rims i plan to have it for a year or two just to test with the car being drop soon. Later i'll get a nice perfect one for this car. 
01-16-06, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by IS350spBLK
I was looking into some I-forged style wheels high polished, but after seeing the new IS with sporty wheels I changed my mind... the new IS to me at least has more of a luxury look rather than a import tuner look.. so im def going with 20 inch chrome...and I like these because they look like a mix of sporty and luxury mixed together.
And is your IS sport? or luxury suspension? Cause the gap looks fine to me.
And is your IS sport? or luxury suspension? Cause the gap looks fine to me.
01-16-06, 11:13 PM
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Hey Tim,
Thanks for hooking me up the other day, I did one of my "poor-man's Photo Shops" so that you get an idea of how the car will look lowered. Now just focus on the gap between the fender and wheels and don't look too much at the lower part of the tires 'cause it looks nasty....I've could've done a better job but it was going to take longer...Hope you like it...I think it will look even better (lowered)!!!
Thanks for hooking me up the other day, I did one of my "poor-man's Photo Shops" so that you get an idea of how the car will look lowered. Now just focus on the gap between the fender and wheels and don't look too much at the lower part of the tires 'cause it looks nasty....I've could've done a better job but it was going to take longer...Hope you like it...I think it will look even better (lowered)!!!
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01-17-06, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Alex350
Hey Tim,
Thanks for hooking me up the other day, I did one of my "poor-man's Photo Shops" so that you get an idea of how the car will look lowered. Now just focus on the gap between the fender and wheels and don't look too much at the lower part of the tires 'cause it looks nasty....I've could've done a better job but it was going to take longer...Hope you like it...I think it will look even better (lowered)!!!
Thanks for hooking me up the other day, I did one of my "poor-man's Photo Shops" so that you get an idea of how the car will look lowered. Now just focus on the gap between the fender and wheels and don't look too much at the lower part of the tires 'cause it looks nasty....I've could've done a better job but it was going to take longer...Hope you like it...I think it will look even better (lowered)!!!
great PS, thanks bro.I notice that after the drop, the wheel look even better with the car. Eliminate the fender gap make the wheel don't look too big compare to the whole car body.
