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Old 12-19-12, 06:58 PM
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front is 18x9
rear is 18x10
Tires are
235/40/18 rear
225/45/18 front
How do you guys think they would look on the LS? I'm actually looking at these and 06 ls430 rims. Both have tires with great thread on them.
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what's the question here?

if you're asking us about fitment, we can't tell you since there were no offsets given.

if you're asking us about how it looks, i don't like them. look like Work knockoffs.

Hope you've made sure whatever they are clear the brakes on your car.
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Just asking about the look. They do look like knock offs of something I just didn't know of what brand. Seller didn't post offsets but assured me they clear bbk.

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front is 18x9
rear is 18x10
Tires are
235/40/18 rear
225/45/18 front
How do you guys think they would look on the LS? I'm actually looking at these and 06 ls430 rims. Both have tires with great thread on them.
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Ok so just trying to get some opinions on wheels. I know most will say go with the 06 ls430 but let me know what you guys think about how each rim would look like on the vehicle. Of course the first ones are the ls430 rims and i'm sure everyone knows the size and offsets so no need to post. The second set are Rays 19x8.5 F/R +33 offset and I don't know who the manufacturer of the last set that's on the GS are but the sizes are 18x9F and 18x10R. I don't have the offsets for the rims so just give me an opinion on the look of the rim for now. The seller say's that the front has a 1.5 in lip and the rear 3.5 in lip.
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Originally Posted by sha4000
Ok so just trying to get some opinions on wheels. I know most will say go with the 06 ls430 but let me know what you guys think about how each rim would look like on the vehicle. Of course the first ones are the ls430 rims and i'm sure everyone knows the size and offsets so no need to post. The second set are Rays 19x8.5 F/R +33 offset and I don't know who the manufacturer of the last set that's on the GS are but the sizes are 18x9F and 18x10R. I don't have the offsets for the rims so just give me an opinion on the look of the rim for now. The seller say's that the front has a 1.5 in lip and the rear 3.5 in lip.
The rays are off a G35.

Try to find out more info on the wheels that are on the GS. 18x10 is what i like.
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Originally Posted by dengman
The rays are off a G35.

Try to find out more info on the wheels that are on the GS. 18x10 is what i like.
Thx for the response. I was leaning towards the ones on the GS also but they are the ones farthest from my location. The rays look kind of nice too.

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Honestly i think they look to sporty for an ls. The ones on the gs look like style 95's with a lip.
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Originally Posted by bobafreak
Honestly i think they look to sporty for an ls. The ones on the gs look like style 95's with a lip.
You think they all look too sporty for the LS or Just the g35 rays? Just looking to change up the look since I've been pretty much stock since I had her besides the Lsportsline kit. Right now I have some gr2s and sportsline springs in the box ready for the makeover.

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So I picked up the G35 Rays 19in 8.5 F/R +33 Offset. I would like some opinions on tired with xxx/40/19 that would give me a nice look once I put the Eibach springs on them.. So far I have picked up the rims, GR2s all around, Centric rotors all arouund and pads. I will also be doing a full repaint but I'll probably wait til after the winter since I don't think it makes sense to do it now.
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Originally Posted by sha4000
So I picked up the G35 Rays 19in 8.5 F/R +33 Offset. I would like some opinions on tired with xxx/40/19 that would give me a nice look once I put the Eibach springs on them.. So far I have picked up the rims, GR2s all around, Centric rotors all arouund and pads. I will also be doing a full repaint but I'll probably wait til after the winter since I don't think it makes sense to do it now.
I would probably recommend going 35 series in the front. I have 225/40/19 and 245/40/19 and they rub in the front pretty bad the rear is fine. I am maxed out on Tein CST.
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None of the wheels posted in this thread~

But for 19" tire size stick with 35 series for sure unless your nearly stock height.
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Based on looks alone I'd have gone with the 06 LS430s or the ones from the GS. Just my .02 but it would help if I could see a picture of your as it is now.
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Originally Posted by PK_Celsior
I would probably recommend going 35 series in the front. I have 225/40/19 and 245/40/19 and they rub in the front pretty bad the rear is fine. I am maxed out on Tein CST.
Thx for the comment I should have added that I would like to keep all the sizes the same so I could do a true tire rotation. I also plan on putting spacers on the front and rear to get the wheels a lil more flush. I will be on Eibach springs and KYB GR2s so the drop will not be that aggressive.
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Originally Posted by SuicidnS13
None of the wheels posted in this thread~

But for 19" tire size stick with 35 series for sure unless your nearly stock height.

Thx for your opinion

Originally Posted by GH5T
Based on looks alone I'd have gone with the 06 LS430s or the ones from the GS. Just my .02 but it would help if I could see a picture of your as it is now.
I liked the LS430s alot but ultimately chose the Rays bcuz I wanted a 19 and I liked them even more in person lol. The guy with the ones on the GS was a little further out and didn't respond back in a timely fashion plus I much rather preferred a spoked wheel. The car is under construction right now so it needs alot of work before its worthy of pics but Ill post when I install the Springs, shocks and brakes.
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the 19" off an infinity G35 is probably the lightest one of the bunch, despite being 19". they are made by rays engineering (same company as volk racing) and, of course as you see, are forged. with eibach springs i would suggest running 40 series since the drop will be very mild.

i'm glad you didnt go with the wheels of the GS, i don't think those would have cleared your brake calipers.


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