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Old 01-25-10 | 05:00 PM
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Does anyone have a picture of an LS430 with IS350 rims? Or even have an opinion on that setup? I have looked at many threads and have yet to see this setup.

Specs: 18x8
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Here are the rims I am refering to...

Old 01-25-10 | 08:36 PM
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IMO I don't like the double-5 spokes for this car because the car is very thick and heavy looking and like rims that don't leave so much open space--just my opinion. I feel that these types of rims are better suited for cars like the IS that look smaller and sporty.
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IS on LS = FAIL
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I am currently on split 5 spokes - 20's of course which make a difference.

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too sporty for the Ls
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here's a '04-'06 LS430 with the IS wheels on it... Sorry, couldn't get the colors (chrome) perfect. Hope this helps.
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IMO, they would look like crap. Stick with the GS or LS wheels.
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Your LS was the flagship model of Lexus at one point. Why would you want to put the wheels that were designed for a car that's like way down the line-up on your LS? Get a nice set of 18 inch OEM LS rims if you're not happy with your aftermarket wheels.



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I'm with everyone else on this one, don't do it!
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How soon? any chance you will have them this week? I need them asap.
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lol haha if you like it dont let anyone tell you otherwise
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Originally Posted by natek
Does anyone have a picture of an LS430 with IS350 rims? Or even have an opinion on that setup? I have looked at many threads and have yet to see this setup.

Specs: 18x8
Offset +45

Here are the rims I am refering to...

I agree with everyone else here. Thinner, more athletic looking rims do not compliment the body shape of the LS. Putting rims on your car is similar to dressing yourself. Would you wear a north face nuptse coat with umbro soccer shorts? Your car would look like it had an identity issue. You CAN go sporty on the LS if you want, but it requires great finese, ultimately a thicker spoked rim or mesh would work. You don't want to mess with the battleship look of the LS. Good luck!
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I say, do it.
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Yea Natek's looks legit and if you like the style I'd hit up 20"+ because those sporty looking 18"s won't do justice to the car and just detract from it IMO...
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The only time you can do a rim of that style is when its no smaller than 22" on the LS. Anything smaller than that wont look right IMO. The best rim for that car is the factory 18"s that it came with. Just my two cents.



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