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View Poll Results: OEM 18" Wheels
G Spider
131
31.19%
ISP
87
20.71%
OEM 18" Stocks
95
22.62%
X Package
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23.81%
OEM 17" Stocks
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1.67%
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OEM 18" IS Spider, ISP, Stock 18", or X Package

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Old 04-28-07, 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by socalJD
Uh, those aren't black G-Spiders on the silver 250, they look like BBS RS-GTs (which is also why I like G-Spiders).
One thing about the X-pkg wheel design is it shows alot of the brakes, so they may seem out of place on a 250 which has the smaller disc brakes . . .
Uh, yes they are. Similar, yes - they are both mesh wheels. However, the black rims you see above are indeed Lexus G-Spider wheels, and are MOST DEFINITELY NOT BBS RS-GT's. You can easily tell by looking at them (or reading the press release):




Please don't degrade such an awesome wheel...

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Old 04-28-07, 11:57 PM
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Off-topic, but what's the difference between powder coat black and just painting it in let's say Obsidian?

Can you ask a dealer do paint it in Obsidian?
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Old 04-28-07, 11:58 PM
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that's a pretty awesome color on that IS who's is it? like a gunmetal chrome. The wheels are also black chromed I think not powder coated. Noice!
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Old 04-29-07, 12:43 AM
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powder coat is a baked finish. much more durable.
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Old 05-12-07, 05:36 PM
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thanks


very helpful
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Old 05-13-07, 11:08 AM
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To help you guys vote

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Old 05-13-07, 08:21 PM
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Does anyone know if any model of the 18's are lighter than any of the others?
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Old 05-13-07, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by istundra
maybe this pic is easier to see the wheel.

I think this looks SOOOO good.
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Old 05-14-07, 12:00 AM
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where are the ISPs?

does the ISPs look better in person btw?
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Old 05-29-07, 09:43 AM
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X-Package all the way.
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Old 05-29-07, 01:35 PM
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X package is taking the lead.

seem like ISP and G Spyders are still preffered over the OEM stock 18" & 17".

But the ISP and G Spyders are the best bang for the buck for brand new.

My choices are X package, ISP, then refinished Stock 18.
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Old 05-29-07, 01:45 PM
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I think my ISPs give a little bit of uniqueness as there are a lot of IS around in California. I've only seen one other person with these wheels but I have seen a few G-Spyders too.


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Agreed.

I have yet to see ISP on the road. G spyders are OK, but cleaning them will be hell. Imagine using a sponge cleaning every crevice?

ISP may be tolerable.

X package is by far the easiest. Big 5 spoke wheels make it easy to clean.. even the inside.

Too many 2IS in California. Time to change it up if it matters to you.

Where are you located in CA? Norcal or Socal?
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Old 05-29-07, 01:57 PM
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The G Syders in person look smaller than 18s and are a little plain. Cleaning the ISPs are a pain but I just deal with it, maybe takes a minute longer per wheel which is manageable. I live in Fremont
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Oh wow.

See you around fellow Norcal 2IS owner.

Santa Clara over here.
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