Why can't Lexus design decent OEM wheels?
04-05-07, 02:42 PM
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Lexus needs some schooling from BMW when it comes to designing wheels. Hell, even GM makes nicer wheels with Escalade than this new LS's stupid looking bland wheels.
04-05-07, 02:49 PM
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Hahaha, this thread hits the nail right on the head.
The 17's that come with the GS are a complete joke.
The 18's are OK, but after a while I am getting tired of them. They
may be my winter set from now on...
In fairness 99% of OEM wheels suck. I think the only ones I really
like are MB AMG wheels.
The 17's that come with the GS are a complete joke.
The 18's are OK, but after a while I am getting tired of them. They
may be my winter set from now on...
In fairness 99% of OEM wheels suck. I think the only ones I really
like are MB AMG wheels.
04-05-07, 02:53 PM
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Funny but Lexus is the best selling brand in America, clearly the stock wheels are fine 
I don't like many of them and yes, they are plain. Do you know people like plain? Not everyone wants staggered wheels. Not everyone wants mesh (a PITA to clean).
Are wheels a Lexus selling point? No. IF you are buying a car b/c of the wheels it has, just buy the wheels and forget about the car.
I don't like many of them and yes, they are plain. Do you know people like plain? Not everyone wants staggered wheels. Not everyone wants mesh (a PITA to clean).
Are wheels a Lexus selling point? No. IF you are buying a car b/c of the wheels it has, just buy the wheels and forget about the car.
04-05-07, 03:00 PM
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Eh, I don't agree sick. In an age when automotive design is becoming more and more important, and especially more competitive, Lexus as one of the top premium auto makers needs to step forward and give their wheel designs more originality and more flair.
Look at some of the wheels from BMW and Inifniti, Mercedes has some nice designs, and even GM is doing a nicer job.
There is just little to no effort going into most of Lexus rims, and it sucks because the design of the cars themselves is so great...only to be somewhat downplayed by boring or bland wheels.
They COULD do better, and they've shown that with some of their wheels...just not most.
Look at some of the wheels from BMW and Inifniti, Mercedes has some nice designs, and even GM is doing a nicer job.
There is just little to no effort going into most of Lexus rims, and it sucks because the design of the cars themselves is so great...only to be somewhat downplayed by boring or bland wheels.
They COULD do better, and they've shown that with some of their wheels...just not most.
04-05-07, 03:12 PM
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I hate those wheels.
I've always found those wheels reminiscent of a turtle or the infamous teddy bear wheels. I think this is why some members who want to upgrade their stock wheels look to other OEM brand wheels such as Infiniti or Nissan-- OEM quality that won't hurt the wallet and loosk better than a lot of the Lexus choices. I am personally thinking downgrading to OEM 18" Lexus wheels from my 20" wheels since my car is a DD, and the only choice it's come down to is the 06+ 5 Spoke GS wheels. These are the only "take-offs" that would look right on my 98'.
04-05-07, 04:22 PM
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What about the stock '01-'05 IS wheels? Some of the best looking stockies on any brand IMO. Of course, I could be biased! 
04-05-07, 06:14 PM
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