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Wheel question and some LFA love

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Old 10-22-09, 01:01 AM
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first problem is bolt pattern, no idea if it's the same 5x114 yet.

then it's the size. with those widths, i am a bit skeptical about fitting on the isf, dunno how much fender work is needed

and then it's price. made by bbs, extremely limited, i can't even start to think about how expensive they would be
Old 10-22-09, 01:24 AM
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I wouldn't mind the carbon rotors either...
Old 10-22-09, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Damage
I wouldn't mind the carbon rotors either...
not when you see the price tag. suddenly the wheels might become "not too bad"
Old 10-22-09, 09:43 AM
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im gonna say that the wheels are gonna be 10k+ each
Old 10-22-09, 10:08 AM
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^^^ I'm going to guess closer to $3000 - $4000 each . They are going to produce at least 500 for the production line. I would expect bolt pattern to be the same. a 305 on the rear probably means it is at least a 20 X 11, so I don't see it fitting an IS unless you go widebody on the fenders. I'm 285 on my rears and pretty damn flush.
Old 10-22-09, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by FNMUPN8
^^^ I'm going to guess closer to $3000 - $4000 each . They are going to produce at least 500 for the production line. I would expect bolt pattern to be the same. a 305 on the rear probably means it is at least a 20 X 11, so I don't see it fitting an IS unless you go widebody on the fenders. I'm 285 on my rears and pretty damn flush.
From my post # 11

LFA Wheel & Tire Specs

Fronts are 20x9.5 (265/35ZR20 95Y)
Rears are 20x11.5 (305/30ZR20 99Y)
Tire Brand: Bridgestone


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Old 10-22-09, 11:03 AM
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it would probably look better if they were gunmetal IMO.
Old 10-22-09, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by metalgear
it would probably look better if they were gunmetal IMO.
Agreed.. see post #11??
Old 10-22-09, 05:30 PM
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Looks like a slight variation on the BBS FI. They have the blade effect from the IS-F. The FI is expected to retail somewhere between $12k and $15k a set.

Old 10-22-09, 05:47 PM
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Anyone gets one and ISS Forged will Sponsor a set of wheels for a Photo Shoot and Measurements!
Old 10-22-09, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by lobuxracer
Looks like a slight variation on the BBS FI. They have the blade effect from the IS-F. The FI is expected to retail somewhere between $12k and $15k a set.
Nice catch on the blades..

Seems the Blades point to each other making them impossible to install backwards.. LoL

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Old 10-22-09, 07:47 PM
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Sorry a bit OT, Joe's post made me think... Are the 2010 ISF wheels directional like the 08-09's?
Old 10-22-09, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Z
Nice catch on the blades..

Seems the Blades point to each other making them impossible to install backwards.. LoL

Joe Z
Wait, you didn't cover that in post #11?

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Old 10-23-09, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Damage
So.. um....where can I get these wheels?
So to clarify some of the rumors about these rims. They will NOT fit any Lexus vehicle. This wheel is specific to the LFA only. The LFA does not have the conventional hub with 5 studs. In fact, the wheel is mounted with 5, 50mm hex head type bolts that go directly into the wheel hub.

Here are some specs on the wheels/tires. The Bridgestone Potenza on this car are so new, there is still an embargo on the model name and tread design. The LFA is the first vehicle to feature these Bridgestone Potenza tires.

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Old 10-23-09, 11:40 AM
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^^ Damn.. There goes that idea!!!


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