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Old 04-10-12, 08:40 AM
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Default Got new wheels for my LS 430.

My factory painted wheels had some small scratches and paint chips and not looking too good. Decided to look for OEM chrome wheels instead. Found on Ebay a new set of OEM chrome replicas that look identical except for the center cap which I replaced with factory oem center caps. I love the way my LS 430 looks with the new wheels. The fourth picture is what the car looked like with painted OEM wheels.
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Old 04-10-12, 09:02 AM
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Looking good, Billy Ray!
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I am thinking about getting the same wheels in HyperSilver for my LS - I wish I could grab the Chrome ones but Michigan winters are not friendly.
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Those look great in chrome!
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Nice! I have one identical to your's. Is it CL or UL?
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Great wheels!
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Originally Posted by GR6RR
Nice! I have one identical to your's. Is it CL or UL?
My LS 430 is a CL. I love the color combination.
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Looks good!

Was that picture taken on El Camino Real in Santa Clara? o_O
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Originally Posted by Silkky
Looks good!

Was that picture taken on El Camino Real in Santa Clara? o_O
You are correct.
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Originally Posted by boilerroom
I am thinking about getting the same wheels in HyperSilver for my LS - I wish I could grab the Chrome ones but Michigan winters are not friendly.
Get a set of painted silver wheels with winter tires for the winter and nice wheels for the summer. I still have a set of 17" 2001 LS wheels in storage at Belle Tire that I'll probably sell next fall (as I doubt they will fit the GS).
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Not half bad looking imo for a stock style wheel
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You have the same color combo as me; mine's an '06.......I've often wondered how chrome would look....not bad at all.
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ya i do like the chrome ones
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I love those Wheels OP......guess i'm biased, I have the same ones on my car. I really think it makes the car look stunning. Its not flashy, more of a classy luxury cruiser, with some style. I've had my two other cars with the chrome rims, they are sometimes a handful to deal with, in getting a proper seal for tires, but look great tho. I polish mine often, so they look great in summer times.
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Originally Posted by vinodc
I love those Wheels OP......guess i'm biased, I have the same ones on my car. I really think it makes the car look stunning. Its not flashy, more of a classy luxury cruiser, with some style. I've had my two other cars with the chrome rims, they are sometimes a handful to deal with, in getting a proper seal for tires, but look great tho. I polish mine often, so they look great in summer times.
Thanks for all the comments club lexus members. I do agree with vinodc. The chrome wheels make the LS 430 look classy. The painted wheels looked ok but the chrome stands out more. This is the best car I have ever driven and deserves nothing but the best.

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