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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 05:12 PM
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May I ask why your limiting you selection to just those?

Alot of after market wheels are CHEAP these days. And those are all some pretty skinny wheels (with the exception of the TT's)
Old Mar 11, 2006 | 05:35 PM
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May I ask why your limiting you selection to just those?
i kinda wanted to stay with Lexus wheels....The after market ones that are cheap are very cheesy looking, the Gram Lights, Works, HRE, and Volks are all too much.
Old Mar 11, 2006 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by neuro4you@
.The after market ones that are cheap are very cheesy looking
Thanks.........LOL

I guess I asked for that.
Old Mar 12, 2006 | 09:10 AM
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Thanks.........LOL
I guess I asked for that.
No dude, I wasn't trying to burn ya, its just I need to spend some money on other things...Suspension, engine mods etc...

Plus if I do go ahead with the 1jz swap...I don't want bright "blingy" cop attracting wheels. That's why if I go with Something like a Lexus or Toyota rim. Its not going to look like I'm a Vin Diesel wanna be...

Well like I said before, I'm going with the TT wheels....they need tires, but I should have them on the car soon .
Old Mar 12, 2006 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by neuro4you@
No dude, I wasn't trying to burn ya, its just I need to spend some money on other things...Suspension, engine mods etc...

LOL...its all good.....no worries.
Old Mar 12, 2006 | 07:09 PM
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Well youve seen my car with gs rims, so you can make figure what yours would look like.... gl with w/e you pick
Old Mar 13, 2006 | 03:06 AM
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Here's my 99 with the GS. First pic post, hope it works.
Old Mar 15, 2006 | 10:11 AM
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No brainer, TT is the best factory replacement, but I would go with some nice 19'...
Old Mar 15, 2006 | 06:45 PM
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I like Supra RZ wheels because they clear larger brakes and are staggered, but design wise I think the GS wheels suit it the most... pity they can't clear BBK nor are staggered.

Johnny3, are you using spacers with your wheels? They seem to sit more flush than others.
Old Mar 15, 2006 | 08:30 PM
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Another good choice,though fairly new to the market and a bit pricey, are the new IS350 staggered wheels...they'll clear the big calipers and can accept some wide rubber. Plus, they are Lexus take offs - which would work in your favor.....
Old May 2, 2006 | 05:59 PM
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How about '06 GS wheels? I wanted to keep a factory look too and ended up with these. They also
clear BBK.
Old May 2, 2006 | 06:39 PM
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I bought TT wheels and sold them...thanks for the help ya'all!!!!
Old May 18, 2006 | 10:09 AM
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Here's my '95 with '01 GS 400 chrome 5-spokes from my buddy's car. They're easy to keep clean and look smooth. I've gotten lots of compliments!
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Old May 20, 2006 | 06:45 PM
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GS 430 wheels are by far the cleanest, these are what should have come stock with the SC.

Old May 20, 2006 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by g2racer
Here's my '95 with '01 GS 400 chrome 5-spokes from my buddy's car. They're easy to keep clean and look smooth. I've gotten lots of compliments!
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