ajochums

Purchased my MRM 2009 IS250 a few months back and have been itching to put on some new rims to set her apart from the tons other ISxx rides I see around town in what I thought was a rare color. I am in love with the Vossen CV-1 ten spokes in the black and machined, but they are out of my budget unless someone knows of a used set or a nice %off deal. I screwed up and blew my wad on the MY2011 headlights and now I can't convince the wife I should be spending that much more on rims plus tires.

Any suggestions of 18in or 19 rims that look would look great on my IS but not break the bank?

sleekbrian

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I have a few suggestions in mind, but a price range would be helpful! Also if your willing to buy rep wheels or not.

ajochums

Yeah I guess that would help. The $1900 for 19in Vossens is too much so I am thinking I could get away with around $1000 for a set of rims. I would prefer to not buy rep wheels but could consider if they are quality.

KillaIS250

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Save your money, for $1,000 you'll pretty much only get the lower quality or rep wheels anyways.

Wheeldude sells Linea Corse wheels for around $1300 though and a lot of people here have them...
http://www.wheeldude.com/catalog/ind...th=257_283_378

Wait till the wifey lets you spend $2k?

sleekbrian

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You got a quote of $1900 for 19inch CV1? I'm also interested in those wheels and got a quote of $1750 shipped to my door. But yea i would save a bit more money and go with Linea Corse as Killa said. You will most likely regret your decision later, depending on your taste. But if you're really eager to buy, your options include: TSW, Enkei, XXR, other cheap BBS reps, maybe some ISF or LFA rep wheels. Just to name a few

Dstockton

I don't think there are wheels that are wife fridndly

Rikg35

What does wife friendly even mean? dude get you the cv1's contact mike on here.

If you get anything less you will not be content with your purchase.

1K isn't going to get you much, be patient and save that extra scratch.

L3XOTIC

between 1k and 1750, its worth the 750 difference for Vossens.

ddhleigh

Where did you get the quote from? PM me if you need to. I've been looking for a set, but I've been quoted $2600 for the staggered set and $2500 for non for my AWD 250... I'm also in Canada so that'll affect the price. I'm willing to drive down to the States to pick them up or have them shipped to the border. Geez.. $1750 I'd get them in a heartbeat.

sleekbrian

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Wow, definitely way too much. Expect to pay more for shipping, but that price is still way too much... PM'ed

CarbonDtls

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Who cares if there real or reps?
Its not like your tracking the car and need light wheels.
I buy reps because why spend 2k when I know the wheels will get scuffed when getting an alignment, changing out tires.

Get what you like and not what other people tell you. Quality overall will be similar for the average daily driver.

dorkacho

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In my opinion get the 19 . .

mikes rx

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I don't know why no one's mentioned Lexus accessory wheels. I bought G-spiders for my 06 sedan, and loved them.

They're 18's, but look big cause there's no lip. They're right around your price range, you can use your original tires if you choose (or can get new set of tires for them and use factory as spare), and IMO they look fantastic.

Also, they're good quality (since they're made for lexus standards), and if (god forbid) something happens to one (ie- curb damage), you don't have to worry about finding a replacement. Just go to a lexus dealer and get new one.

Here's a pic for reference

dorkacho

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^ agreed, when I first bought and pick up my car I was going to have the dealer swap it out for me directly, but I forgot why I didn't get it at the end. Great looking wheels in my opinion