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Old 12-18-06, 10:05 PM
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Hi all... I never thought about upgrading anything for my GS 300..it's seems fine as is.. but heck.. been hanging around this forum too much lately.. can't help but go with the flow

I was just browsing on one of those famous bidding site and I found these chrome wheels, thinking maybe I should get a christmas presents for myself.. but I can't decide on which one to get

so.. I'm going to take my chances with the crowd from this CL
I need opinions... which one will look nicer on my white GS?
the lexus rims is 17" and the other one is 18"
( better .. if anyone has pics of these rims on their GS )

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Old 12-18-06, 10:27 PM
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doh.. forgot to include the pics..
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Old 12-18-06, 10:31 PM
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Hmmm the top rim ... But for my pref. I'd do those in 19 inches !
Old 12-18-06, 11:19 PM
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Neither really, doesnt do much for the gs
Old 12-18-06, 11:29 PM
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Honestly, are you looking to look more toward stock or modded? The first one but 18's are too small if you want to upgrade to something beside stock.
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yeah.. 18" is kinda small for this CL crowds
but I don't want to lose lexus quality ride..
does 17 to 18 makes different in ride? as in harsher ride?
what about 17 to 19?
Old 12-18-06, 11:34 PM
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I just went from 16" to 20" and honestly the car is smooth as silk still.
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out of those two the top ones look better, but I would go 19" also
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have you considered the rx330 18" wheels?

i love the look of those!!
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Old 12-19-06, 10:53 AM
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thanks easyrider..
yeah it does looks nice.. hmm I might have to do some more searching..
does it comes in chrome too?
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Originally Posted by EasyRyder
I think that does look good for stock wheels.
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You can do 19's and still retain a good ride. I'd have to vote for 19's also.
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My Choice would be the first pic
HaHa, thas becus of have a set of 20's on my Gs400
but i really need som new shoes! these were the first set of affordable aftermarket big shoes i bought,when i first owned her
Hey if your willing to take these affordable old shoes off my hands, let me know, thanx




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Originally Posted by InvAsian
My Choice would be the first pic
HaHa, thas becus of have a set of 20's on my Gs400
but i really need som new shoes! these were the first set of affordable aftermarket big shoes i bought,when i first owned her
Hey if your willing to take these affordable old shoes off my hands, let me know, thanx

hey.. it does looks nice.. but how about the ride? is it harsher?
I live in NYC where the potholes are notoriously insane after winter season
sure.. I'm interested.. how much would ask?and where's you location?
maybe i'll drive my car over there....cross country in lexus.. priceless...


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