CAmsRX3

I want to give my Rx a New look but its a lease so I dont really want to spend too much.
I figured I can exchange my stock rims for chrome.. Anyone know where I can get a good price or if its even worth it.?
I heard they'll end up chipping..

DJ SprinklesNJO

yea i want to do the same thing. my dealer doesnt offer them or soemthing. another ting to try is go on ebay, there are plenty of other lexus model chome rim, like LS400 rims, for really cheap. only thing is, does anyone know if other lexus stock rims will fit on our 5 lugs setup. ???

MrSypher

I don't know..... But that is a good Question......

DJ SprinklesNJO

yea definitly is something to look into, so many cheap chrome rims on ebay that all LS, IS and GS people are selling bc they put aftermarket ones on theirs. i think the IS and GS 4 rims would look the best. same type of 5 star rims.

spinteews

i remember talking to the parts guy at lexus about swapping my alloys for chrome and i think he said about 800-1000 to swap it... too much man. Not including labor or anything so that would cost even more...

I also want to know if any other Lexus stock rims would fit our 5 lug wheels.... I really wanted to put those IS300 17" graphite rims on my rx300... dont know if it will fit or not. If it works and fits... that will be my next item on list =)

LexRX

I wanted to put something like the IS or GS 17's on the RX but I don't think it will work. The backspacing is too different. What about the new Matrix 17" wheels. Since it is a FWD vehicle the wheels may be 6.5" wide like the RX or 7" wide and still fit w/o any modifications.

DJ SprinklesNJO

ok but who cares about the backspacing, cant u jsut add spacers and stuf to it anyway.

LexRX

I suppose you could add spacers, but many people (including me) don't like using them.

DJ SprinklesNJO

oh ok yea true, how come u dont like using spacers. also imo. save a few thousand dollars with stock gs or is rims and pay for spacers and u got a grat value for the money. esp my truck is stock. i already put enough money in the interior

LexRX

Spacers can cause your bearings to wear out quicker. It puts more stress on the suspension. If you use a quality spacer (15 or 25mm) you'll be okay as long as you don't put too much stress on the wheels (i.e. offroading, racing, things like this) but I would just rather have a wheel with the proper dimensions - it would be a better fit.

abnsvn

I'm thinking about upgrading my wheels too. A local tire/wheel shop near me suggested strongly against using spacers. They told me that they have changed the wheels on many RX's without using spacers, but you have to use the correct dimension wheel and tire. For an 18" wheel, they told me I would have to use 255 55 R18's. They gave me a price of $1800 for Toyo tires and wheels. Do you guys think that is too much? The rims they have are chrome and pretty sweet.

lance_888

hey abnsvn,

That is a good deal for chrome rims and tires. What kind of wheels is it. Who is selling it.

MrSypher

$1,800. is a OK deal... Look around you might be able to find a better deal.....