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GS430 17" rims on a 92" SC400?

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Old 07-18-03, 05:03 AM
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is there two different versions in the GS rim? a chrome and a non chrome?
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Attached Thumbnails GS430 17" rims on a 92" SC400?-image010.jpg  
Old 07-18-03, 08:57 AM
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Thumbs up Just Fire

For those who posted pics of thier cars---everything looks tight.
Whats the best place to buy the GS wheel and appox how much would they cost. I'm in Queens.
Old 07-18-03, 10:20 AM
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Originally posted by technics
For those who posted pics of thier cars---everything looks tight.
Whats the best place to buy the GS wheel and appox how much would they cost. I'm in Queens.
Get them off of a Club Lexus GS owner, or go to ebay.. They shouldn't cost you more than $800.00 for all of them. Tires can range from $500+ for 4
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Originally posted by hansjl
So what color is your SC? I put the GS rims on my 95 red 400 that is used as a daily driver and it makes it stand out in the crowd. Almost makes it look like a new car , at least to me. Just realize that the ride quality will go down going from 16's to 17's. I didn't think it would go down much, but just a personal opinion, I enjoyed the 16's ride better. Just my $.02......
but the handling improved right? I figure going with the gs 17" wheels would be the most economical option as lots of gs users are upgrading their wheels.
Old 07-18-03, 11:25 AM
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you'll get very little noticable stiffness, there will be a little less roll due to less side wall flex.
Old 07-18-03, 11:42 AM
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You can buy new take-off GS 17" rims in the old style for around $700 for 4. Also there are a few used sets in the wheels market place now.

If you go to these wheels and you're an apperance nut, be prepared to get into the painting calipers and rotor hubs business. The calipers become much more obvious and, because of the small center hub of the wheel, rusty rotor hubs will be very obvious behind it.
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anybody know off hand how much the GS rims weigh?
Old 07-18-03, 07:34 PM
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Default About 48 Lbs with tires...

Originally posted by adidas1532
anybody know off hand how much the GS rims weigh?
The ones in this LINK were about 48 lbs with tires if I recall right... Just to give you a idea... Also the tires are the stock ones that came with the GS's.... I am sure with a good set of tires it would be a little less, but the rims I have are 16s and quite heavy.....

If you need any more info let me know
Shawn
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Wow, thanks for all the replies and pics.

Did any of you guys with 17" gs430 rims on sc400 needs hub rings or any kind of hardwares?

Thanks!
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direct bolt on,but you might want to change the wheel locks to the ones from the gs...(better look)
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Originally Posted by aliga
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Hey you guys that have 17's what
size tires are you running?

I've got a 99 GS with 245/45 's
Like the size.

I also just picked up a 99 SC400
and am thinking about putting the same
on the SC

Any thoughts
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Originally Posted by 3dog
Hey you guys that have 17's what
size tires are you running?

I've got a 99 GS with 245/45 's
Like the size.

I also just picked up a 99 SC400
and am thinking about putting the same
on the SC

Any thoughts
I ran 235/45/17R.

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Originally Posted by ASTERiSK
I ran 235/45/17R.

Looks really nice
Thanks for the reply and the picture
Old 09-02-13, 07:34 AM
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I love the look of the '06 Gs430 rims on the Sc.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...-my-sc400.html
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