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Old 05-28-09, 09:57 AM
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Hello,
Has anyone returned their leased car with different wheels?
The IS250 AWD originally came with 17 inch wheels and I put 4 of IS350 18" front wheels and currently rolling on them.
Would the dealer say anything about it? or would be OK since they are Lexus OEM wheels anyways?
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Old 05-28-09, 10:43 AM
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If you have 4 - 18x8 OEM wheels with all the same size tires, they probably won't even notice...


What did you do with your 17's ??


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Old 05-28-09, 10:51 AM
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I have a set of AWD 17 inch in very good condition 8k on the tires before switch to 18 inch spider wheels. Let me know if you are interested in exchange.
Old 05-28-09, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Joe Z
If you have 4 - 18x8 OEM wheels with all the same size tires, they probably won't even notice...


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I agree, they just got a free upgrade.
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JoeZ is correct here they wont do anything and will not recall what OEM rims where on your car when you purchased. 9 out of 10 times the dealer keeps the car and sells it anyway. May be different in todays market but you have nothing to worry about. If you have the 17" I would personally put them back and sell the 18" if that is an option.
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Ill buy those off you if you want. i have the 17 on right now.
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The dealer comes out ahead. Tell him he owes you a hundred bucks. ; )
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Damn why not just trade your 18's with a fellow CL member???!!
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Trade would be such a headache since I have to go to a tire shop and swap the sensors as well.
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If your car wasn't AWD, no problem. If they know anything about the staggered 18" setup and AWD, then they might make note of it, but I don't think they'll give you a hard time.

If they were aftermarket wheels, they might give you grief about it, but I wouldn't expect problems with matched OEM wheels.
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Thanks to you all.
That makes me feel so much better.
The wheels and tires are all same size, since I bought all front 18" wheels to avoid running staggered.
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