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Old 10-25-11, 02:25 PM
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The forum is really helpful, lots of ppl with knowledge so thats appreciated.

Just picked up an 02 GS430 with 145k.....was a little apprehensive about the miles but the car drives great and timing belt was replaced..

looking for a set of stock 17'' GS wheels first and foremost

Old 10-25-11, 04:44 PM
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Looks clean but r those accord rims...yea we need to burn those lol... Check classifieds or craigslist you will find alot there
Old 10-25-11, 05:09 PM
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congrats on ur new ride... CL will save and teach you plenty just be sure u get familiar with the Search feature on here.
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Really, I think it looks fine to me. This is actually really clean in my eyes. Welcome to the family.
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Those are the newer oem IS wheels. I have a 01 gs430 and I was considering those too since you can find deals on them used.
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Car looks clean! Welcome!
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Welcome to CL... very clean GS...
Old 10-26-11, 07:39 AM
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Hello and welcome to CL! That car looks super shiny!
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Appreciate the welcome, thank you!!

i believe these are off an IS...they have snow tires on them now so its good for the next few months. I've seen some 16's on craigs and in the classifieds here, gonna try to hold out for a set of 17's.
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I got a set of OEM 17" chrome GS 5 spoke that were refurbished on Ebay for $700. There's a place in Dayton OH that sells reconditioned OEM Lexus www.thewheelwarehouse.com

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wheels dont look bad at all, welcome
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Originally Posted by rstreidl
I got a set of OEM 17" chrome GS 5 spoke that were refurbished on Ebay for $700. There's a place in Dayton OH that sells reconditioned OEM Lexus www.thewheelwarehouse.com

looks like a good option, thanks! i found a set of 17" off a gs400 that are in bad shape, getting a quote tomorrow to see how much to refinish each of the wheels...otherwise i'll look into this company
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welcome......
Old 10-27-11, 09:24 AM
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welcome aboard. The wheels arent too bad but definitely nothing like the stock 17's. What other plans do you have ?
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Car looks good and welcome. Your from chicago? How much did you pay if u dont mind me asking


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