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Old 01-23-08, 11:28 PM
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Default Gettin' some new shoes!!

DJ Khanvict helped me pick out a set of rims, that I think needs an honest opinion about!

His choice:

http://www.wheelsnext.com/wheels-rim...k%20Gloss.html

Of course, going for the 17x7
Total: $700.00


My choice:

http://www.wheelsnext.com/wheels-rim...YPERBLACK.html

Of course, going for the 17x7.5
Total: $728.00

Spend an extra $28.00 isn't bad for some hot eye candy ;]

What do you guys think? Comments?
Old 01-24-08, 12:53 AM
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first one is ok, second one looks like they should belong on a SUV or truck. but ok otherwise
Old 01-24-08, 01:34 AM
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for the GS.... definitely #1

but...maybe something bigger? since you're running 17 stocks anyways... like 18/19s?

the second i agree with AM1. it's just too.. not...good...
Old 01-24-08, 02:44 AM
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go for the tenzo wheels but get a bigger size. 18 or 19 or 20
Old 01-24-08, 04:35 AM
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I'll go with choice #1, but go with minimum 18" or better yet 19"
Old 01-24-08, 06:04 AM
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I agree w/ everyone else, no less than 18". I personally dont like either, but the first is def better then the 2nd.


BTW what is your spending limit on rims and tires?
Do you prefer a lip, do you want staggered, what finish do you want?

PM - TLW
he has a set of 20's w/ tires for sale (IFORGED) at a good price. Tell him J_RoK told you about it.
He is in NJ as well (can probably mount them for you to see)

-J
Old 01-24-08, 06:39 AM
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I wouldn't go smaller than 18" personally. Also, I'm not sure what your plans are for the car but those wheels look heavy to me... which means they can slow the car down for you.
Old 01-24-08, 09:07 AM
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go with the first one, in 19's.
Old 01-24-08, 09:14 AM
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Thanks for your comments/suggestions. But I'm sticking to 17's for now =] Only have a price range of $1.00 - $800.00.

My preferred wheel selections are as follows:

Chrome
Chrome with black
Chrome with glossy black
Glossy hyperblack
Hyperblack with chrome lip

I'm only sticking to 17's, because I can't afford for a new set of tires. My tires have 90-100% tread left on them, so I don't need to change them yet. And I'll be dropping my car 1" with TEIN springs.

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personally i like the second choice (your choice) i can't picture the first choice on that silver car. My opinion i would get the 2nd choice over the first, the first choice looks good on a acura tl, tsx, or a honda civic, not ur car.
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Yup my choice would be #1
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I say drop it now with the springs, save the 7 bills for other mods, instead of the young wheels
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OE GS wheels are 17x8 , anything smaller or narrower is a waste and a shame!

Tenzos on a Lexus? No.

The second wheels is awful. Just awful.
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Then what do you guys suggest would be better wheels off of that web site up to $800.00? Seriously....
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save your money till u get about 2 to 3 thousand and get some bigger 19"s, or 20"s.


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