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Anyone order the e-sport alloys for your ES350?

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Old 01-28-08, 04:43 PM
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Default Anyone order the e-sport alloys for your ES350?

I love the way the e-sport alloys look on the Lexus website. I know the ES is not a sport sedan, but its a nice sporty touch along with the spoiler.
Did anyone upgrade to these wheels? Any pics of your car with these wheels? The Lexus website shows pics of the wheels only.
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Old 01-29-08, 12:23 PM
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I did, but I'm still waiting for delivery.
The brochure packet from the dealer had a nice 8 1/2 x 11 that showed a rear quarter view of the ES with the sport wheels. They look great and I can't wait.
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what's the different fromt eh reg wheel and the sport wheel? is the rim bigger? is the track wider? offset different? or is it just more spokes and chorme...??
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No, they are both 17-inch.
As far as I know, the the other specs are the same as well.
It's pure style, and yes, pretty expensive for that.
I surprised even myself in springing for them, but I plan on keeping the car a long time, and didn't want to feel that twinge of regret every time I looked at the stock wheels. Been there, done that, for the last nine years, on other features that I've lived without on the Camry that I am upgrading from.
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I believe it's just looks. No size difference. I'd rather just go aftermarket for more choices. The Lexus one is just a knockoff design-wise so there are plenty of similar looking ones in the aftermarket if you like that look.

Just ask for a brochure from a dealer. Excellent pictures of it in there.
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Default Sport Wheels

I have the E-Sport Alloy Wheels on my 2008 Black Saphire Pearl. Love them andreceive many compliments. Here's a picture.
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Is the E-Sport the same as the 9 spoke graphite wheels on my UL ES?
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Default Django, your pic never posted.

Originally Posted by Django44
I have the E-Sport Alloy Wheels on my 2008 Black Saphire Pearl. Love them andreceive many compliments. Here's a picture.
Django, your pic never posted. I would love to see your Lexus with the e-sport wheels. Thanks
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I saw someone with them on the streets, IMO they were ugly
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Originally Posted by 350Dave
Is the E-Sport the same as the 9 spoke graphite wheels on my UL ES?
No. They look like wheels off a Chrysler LX. Actually, they also look like the wheels on our old Chrylser Town & Country.
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Default This is what they look like

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Serious? This is the wheels that my dealership puts on all the ES350 loaners, and I dont like it much. The best wheels are still the 10-spoke version that comes with the UL. IMHO.
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I think you mean 9 spoke on the UL: I also do not like these "E Sport" wheels, but to each, his/her own...
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Style is subjective so people can spend their money however they want. However, these e-sport wheels are just a knockoff design. You can find many similar ones for cheaper.
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I like the chromed versions of the Ultra's wheels, available on e-bay motors.


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