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Old 01-30-09, 04:27 PM
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well, im planning to get a 2001 lexus gs300, and i was wondering if i would of took out the gs300 both rim and tire, put the is300 both rim and tire in, will it drive fine? and problems with the installion? if so, what should i do to figure out whats the best way to put is300 rims on 01 gs300.

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You should be okay, the only difference is that the OEM IS300 wheels are narrower than the OEM GS wheels. I think it's 7.5" for the IS wheel and 8" for the GS wheel.

Actually, someone here on CL ran this set-up on their car. If you'd like to see a picture, visit the thread below

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...n-a-gs300.html
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is300 wheels will work on the 2gs
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Originally Posted by Seize
You should be okay, the only difference is that the OEM IS300 wheels are narrower than the OEM GS wheels. I think it's 7.5" for the IS wheel and 8" for the GS wheel.

Actually, someone here on CL ran this set-up on their car. If you'd like to see a picture, visit the thread below

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...n-a-gs300.html
are the 16" wheels on the 2gs also 8" wide?
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Aite, thanks guy, will update you guys further more with the car.
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wheels no problem, tires problem... tire is about an inch shorter, off top of my head...
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