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Old 01-16-02, 09:26 AM
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Angry Almost perfect IS 300 rims-
Just stopped by my local Lexus dealer and they do not recommend mounting my almost perfect 2000 IS 300 rims on my '98 ES 300 <even though we have pics of other Es's with them on>- They'll install them but will write "not responsible for damage rims may incurr" on the receipt. Now I'm stuck with a set of 4 with the spare and all have 90% tread. (215/40/17 Potenza)
Ebay- here I come! :eek:
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stick them on.. Lexus just want you to buy a new set from them...
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I might be interested, please post pics if you can. What size are they, chrome or alloy?
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The offset isn't correct for the ES300. Think about it...the ES is a FWD and the IS300 is a RWD. Different offsets. Yes, they may fit...but you will probably run into problems with the tire hitting the fender or inside the well. You could use spacers...but that's not a good idea.
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Old 01-16-02, 04:38 PM
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You all have valid points and I appreciate you posting them. I will post pictures ( as I have tons of them, because they were the most awesome set of FIVE alloys I could get my hands on!) in the next few days!
Thanks again!
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Originally posted by flipside909
The offset isn't correct for the ES300. Think about it...the ES is a FWD and the IS300 is a RWD. Different offsets. Yes, they may fit...but you will probably run into problems with the tire hitting the fender or inside the well. You could use spacers...but that's not a good idea.
this is true !
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Damn, that sucks.. I was thinking of getting IS300 rims for my 96ES, trying to keep everything of the car Lexus.. Oh well.
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Yeah, That's what I was trying to do. But someone on here has the rims on his ES, but he didn't leave his email in the gallery shot of his car!!!!!!!!
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Oh well, I thought that i could utilize them ,but I guess not
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check this out...

https://www.clublexus.com/cgi-bin/cl...JPG&img=16&tt=
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they look sweet... i would be interested if someone could check the offset if there is any.
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Damn, they look really nice, I wish that i could use them, but the offset thing has made me reconsider.
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The rims will fit no doubt...but you are only going to cause more problems in the long run...i.e. adding unwanted stress to your axles, hubs and also the bolts on the hub.
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What rims are those on the black ES?
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Those look like the same rims I bought- Don't they look like ES300 rims? I found this picture in the gallery!
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