Nice touch with the wheels, they look new! it's amazing what you can do when you take your time doing a D.I.Y. wheel project? I vote a SUCCESS!

 

Thanks man. I appreciate all the positive feedback on the wheels. I was actually on the fence on this one. I really didn't know if I would like these are not. I think they will look better once I get the center caps fixed.. I think I will after all this positive feedback I will keep them. The rears aren't wide enough for my taste, but it might be cause of what I was used to seeing from the rear, a rear wide tire. The 275 just wouldn't look right on a 8.5 wide tire, just too much bubble on the side and incorrect distribution in and around turns. I wanted to be safe than sorry. I hope these Michelin's hook up in second.

 

^^^Mark, worse case scenario...you keep these for a while, until you're able to get the wheels your really want! I think this is the reason, I still have the stock wheels for now, that and the fact it came with new tires! lol For me, I'm saving up-

 

Well I just got back from the test drive.. The brakes feel great without any sponginess anymore. The bigger rotor and huge calipers do the trick. The wheels are on and look great in my opinion. I don't have the center caps yet that have the Lexus emblem, but they will be here soon. Better than having Infinity on them any day. The rear wheels have a 10mm spacer without the use of extended studs. They look flush without any camber wear for now, maybe that is because I have only been 10 miles just to check everything out. No more vibration in the steering or anything. Drives great and it feels a lot lighter, prolly less rotational mass in the rubber department. I am very , very happy with the results. The suspension hasn't settled yet, so it will sit a little lower in the back.

 

Nice shots, wheels look great on your SC bro! Hey, I'll play you in a game of 21 for the front lip? LMAO!

 

The grinding was indeed the caliper bolts from the oem calipers was hitting the backside of the rotor. Had to install four total washers, and now all is good.

 

Very nice. The new center caps will be a nice final touch on those wheels.

 

I will be on the look out on some today.


This thread will soon be at a close....................................................................................................................................well maybe....

 

Since the darker style rims, I chose to update the factory OEM Lexus emblems. I removed them, sanded them with 600 grit, and cleaned them. Once dry, the painting began. I used VHT night shades, due to it sticking to plastic real good. They need to bake in the sun for awhile, before the first wash. LMK what you guys think. I will be doing the same to the center caps, whenever they come in. Ordered them off of Ebay along with nice vinyl Lexus stickers the calipers. Those are in white to match the car.

 

I like it. Nice touch again.

 

Thanks man. I appreciate all the positive comments and feedback

 

No problem, all the smaller things in the end make a huge difference appearance-wise.

 

Really looks good man.

 

Thank you.

Remember in the first rim picture, you can see all the holes??? Well I took the center caps back off this morning and filled them in with some liquid steel, which can be bought at any local parts store. It turned out great. I sanded them down with 320 to rough the surface, then applied and pushed in the Liquid Steel, let dry. Dried in a matter of minutes. Started sanding them down with 220, then with 600 to smooth it up some. I then washed them all and let dry. Sprayed 2 light coats to let the paint adhere to the center cap well. Sprayed two more medium coats, then cleared. Will let sit till my new Lexus caps come in and then more sanding, drilling, prepping, painting these emblems black, then installed.

 

Nice, that liquid steel stuff works nice. I've used in for many things.