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Old 06-07-07, 09:06 AM
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Hey all..

I've been thinking of getting chrome rims for a while now, but dont want the car to look too ghetto-ie..

So, I've been thinking of getting the Tourmalines, but dipped in chrome. Anyone know where I could ge those? I checked on Ebay but didnt see any. They are 18"s correct?
Old 06-07-07, 09:33 AM
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They're 18's and don't come in chrome. You can buy them and get them dipped yourself.

There should be some on eBay, look harder.

There is one member with a set of Tourmalines in chrome on his 3GS, try searching for it.
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Like yang said, none of the lexus gs rims come chromed, they get chromed at the dealership, I have chrome spider gs and like them. They will end up costing you probably $1500 by the time it is said and done. If you are willing to do it, I can call a buddy who may help locate a set for you, I had bought chrome rims from him recently
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That or you can purchase a set and do one of the "chrome exchange" things which should run you under $1,000 for sure.

Here's a set on eBay by Sewell Lexus (itsallaboutyourlexus) for $995 BIN:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-L...28808435QQrdZ1
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Sweet thanks guys. EyeKutr, you got any pics of your GSpiders chromed out? Would love to see a side by side comparison of those and the tourmalines.
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Here you go bozer


https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=283943
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Thanks dude. I need to see chrome tourmalines now to compare, but I REALLY like yours. Might get those. I dont plan on dropping my car either.
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PM lilviet for pics, he has chrome tourmalines.

I found his post but the pics are no longer there.

Search man, search.
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Hey Bozer sorry for late reply pm sent but here it is again only pic I can find hope this helps. Got these from dealership chrome not sure if they chromed it or ordered it like that, also car was not dropped in this pic.

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looks good.
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O yeah for Tourmalines definitely get it chromed.

And just for the record, Lexus OEM rims don't come chromed, unless the dealer did it.
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