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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 12:47 PM
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Whats up there Peeps! I am new to posting, but I have been lurking in the shadows for a while. Anyways, I am in the process of buying some new wheels for my 99 GS400, and have a couple of questions. The ones I have found are 20" with a bolt pattern of 5x114.3, they are a staggered set, fronts are 20x8.5 w/ 20mm offset and the rears are 20x9.5 w/ 35mm offset...... Now are these the correct wheels for my car? And what size tires am I going to need? I am also going to purchase some coilovers so my car does not resemble a 4x4...... any input would be great, as I do not plan on buying another set of wheels for this car. Pictures will follow!
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 01:14 PM
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The offsets are way to low to fit your GS400.

You want something closer to 35-38 in the front and 40-45 in the rear.
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 01:27 PM
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Rears are ok, but the fronts will rub...
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 01:28 PM
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correct, front is way too low on offset
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 04:33 PM
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Okay, I just talked to the guy, he has a 38mm offset for the fronts, but the rear are as big as he has...??? What do ya think? Please, all input requested.
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 06:54 PM
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8.5 +38 will be ok for the front
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