New LS400 soon, any ideas and suggestions??

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04-19-07, 04:23 PM

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How about some 06 gs300 (17's) rims or gs430 (18's). 04-06 ls430 18's look hot too

I don't think those rims are stock. I don't recognize them.

Check these out. This guy sells OE wheels at a steal.

(06 gs300)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-Or...8249QQtcZphoto

(06 gs430)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-Si...1837QQtcZphoto

(04-06 ls430)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-Si...7505QQtcZphoto

Check out his other stuff too.

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04-19-07, 04:24 PM

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those are NOT oem lexus wheels in any way shape or form, someone just had some centercaps made/printed (vinyl

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Either that, or the OEM center caps on the newer models fit in the tiny holes?

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04-19-07, 04:43 PM

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they are that cheap because those arent OEM wheels, they're REPLICA oem wheels.

took this from one of the auctions...

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Wheels: 17 x 7.5" replica. These wheels are manufactured in a original equipment plant to original specification. They are DOT, JWL, VIA and TUV approved. They are side impact and load bearing tested. They are manufactured with the highest quality A-365.2 virgin aluminum. The finish is superior and we are the manufacture.

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04-19-07, 05:21 PM

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well they might be REPLICA's but they look better than aftermarket for sure. and 20k+ feedback? I'd trust em.

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04-19-07, 06:02 PM

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After seeing TJW's LS4 it kinda makes me want to chill with the 20's and get some of those ls430 wheels

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04-19-07, 11:38 PM

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well they might be REPLICA's but they look better than aftermarket for sure. and 20k+ feedback? I'd trust em.

not saying its not worth it just making sure u dont get ripped off thinking ur buying OEM wheels

i came pretty close to picking up a set of 18" RX wheels myself.

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04-20-07, 06:16 AM

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Heres the difference...besides the unreliable material

Replica...

OEM

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04-20-07, 09:56 AM

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Yeah these wheels are DEFINITELY not stock. The quality is crap! Dont mind those wheels in the links but just a heads up there are a lot of scams with feedback points so you should always trace some of the feedback comments to other profiles. I have seen a few scams myself!
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04-20-07, 10:04 AM

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These LS400s are HOT! Photo by pRaHjeC.

I like the rims, anyone know what they are? What size?
Ewen

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04-20-07, 12:26 PM

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I knew they weren't oem but how are they crap? They look good. I'm just asking because those gs300 wheels have caught my eye for some time now. i hope its not too good to be true.

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