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Old 12-27-20 | 10:02 PM
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The Lexus LC is a JDM car. So Japanese companies like RAYS/Volk and Yokohama Advan Wheels make aftermarket wheels with perfect fitment for the exact Lexus car model in question. It's only when you go to American and Euro wheel companies that you run into fitment issues.
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Originally Posted by Och
Just looked through Vossen and then on tirerack several other brands for my cars - they dont even list bore sizes, just show a ton of rims that fit with bolt patterns and offset sizes.
I have Vossen forged wheels on my GTR and don’t have any issues with what you posted earlier. I even went with custom offsets that they had not done before because I didn’t want the sticking out past the fender. Sure it isn’t cheap but if you have a $100k car like the LC I wouldn’t put anything on that wasn’t custom spec’d to my liking.
Old 12-27-20 | 11:34 PM
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You can go with these OEMs instead.



Old 12-28-20 | 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by natnut
The Lexus LC is a JDM car. So Japanese companies like RAYS/Volk and Yokohama Advan Wheels make aftermarket wheels with perfect fitment for the exact Lexus car model in question. It's only when you go to American and Euro wheel companies that you run into fitment issues.
BBS has made most of the OEM wheels for Lexus F cars including LFA.

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Old 12-28-20 | 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Och
Just looked through Vossen and then on tirerack several other brands for my cars - they dont even list bore sizes, just show a ton of rims that fit with bolt patterns and offset sizes.
Need to go custom not off the rack wheels from TireRack.
Go with reputable company like HRE and you will be fine.
Old 12-28-20 | 06:13 AM
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Beautiful car and I enjoyed your story very much. Enjoy in good health!
Old 12-28-20 | 06:16 AM
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thanks guys for discussions on rims, but it's not a priority right now and not likely ever. i certainly respect that there are some awesome and very high quality and made to fit rims for the LC.

right now i'd like to get the paint protection film on the front and ceramic coating done i think. that ain't cheap either. and before anyone suggests, no i'm not doing either myself.
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
right now i'd like to get the paint protection film on the front and ceramic coating done i think. that ain't cheap either. and before anyone suggests, no i'm not doing either myself.
Don't want to take liberties here, but I think Josh made an offer earlier in the thread about that.

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Fly me out and ill do the ceramic for free. 😁
Old 12-28-20 | 08:03 AM
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Don't want to take liberties here, but I think Josh made an offer earlier in the thread about that.
very nice of him, and i'm sure he would do a wonderful job, but i'd rather have it done by a local vendor. support my local economy, be able to go back if any issues, etc.
Old 12-28-20 | 09:37 AM
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late to the party, but congrats Bit! - I'm glad someone is having a much better 2020 than I am
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This is just great
Old 12-28-20 | 08:11 PM
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These are the forged wheels you get get from TRD. So plenty of options that will fit the LC perfectly.



https://www.trdparts.jp/lexus/lc/

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Old 12-28-20 | 08:15 PM
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Gotta say...I like the ones that are on it, which also have the benefit of already having been paid for lol
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I like the OEM wheels as well, but the forged TRD's are sweet! If I was replacing my "fantasy-LC" wheels, I'd be curious about the weight of the OEM vs the weight of the forged wheels. Lightweight racing wheels make a difference in performance. The OEM premium wheels that came on my SC430 were far heavier than I would have ever imagined!
Old 12-28-20 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
Gotta say...I like the ones that are on it, which also have the benefit of already having been paid for lol
I like the design too but I'd prefer dark gray powdercoated


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