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Old 08-14-06, 11:54 PM
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Default Best price for chrome 18" for RX350?

I'm trying to find the best price on a set of OEM chrome wheels for my RX350. I loook at some on ebay, but I'm not to sure about them . Does anyone have any experience with them? Thanks for your help!!
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Be careful when you purchase wheels. Make sure that they are for an 07 and not an 06 or earlier. I went to a place called Flynns in my home town and they told me that the 07 wheels are a half inch skinnier than the previous 330's. They also said that the difference in size would possibly causing rubbing.
I bought aftermarked chromes by American Racing, the Casino model. There aren't too many wheels that fit, so be careful..

Good luck
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Old 08-18-06, 11:10 PM
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Thanks RMB350, I was wondering if anyone was ever going to post. I was hoping Sewell would have a GB on wheels for the rx350.
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Get them exchanged instead!

It was like $500 for me to get my BMW wheels exchaged to chromed ones.
I'm not sure about how they deal with outter state customers though... it's local shop for me.

Check them out anyway,

http://www.lawheel.com
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In 2001 I got chromed factory exchange rims for my RX 300 for $589 including balancing and CA tax at http://www.wheelconcepts.com/
As I live in LA I drove in and they swaped them out.

They claim that they are the major supplier of chromes rims for most of the LA car dealers. I got a quick tour and saw a lot of BMW, MBZ , Lexus , etc rims on the shelf. At the time, I felt that they were an up front organization!

After 5 years there is no pitting, chips or discolorations.

I'm now shopping for a RX 350 and will go back to them. Local dealers are asking $2,000 for chromes!
Check out their site and see what you can do as far as an exchange or what ever you want.
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Before you jump off the cliff, compare tire costs for 17 vs the same 18.

Is 1" worth it? (On a tire that is !!!)
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Originally Posted by subal
Before you jump off the cliff, compare tire costs for 17 vs the same 18.

Is 1" worth it? (On a tire that is !!!)
Makes all the difference on an RX, they don't look right with 17s.
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By the way the rims are 18 x 7. It's casted on the back of the rims.
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You're right, it is stamped 18X7, however.. Get out your tape measure and check it out for yourself. They are 8 inches from edge to edge. My chromes are 18X8 and they are a perfect fit. 7's may also work, but will they be safe?
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Default TSW Chrome 18" rims for RX350

I purchase 18" Chrome rims from TSW model Montage

you can see them at this link:

http://www.tsw.com/profile_montage.php

I get compliments on them where every I go.

Great rims...
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Originally Posted by ccds
I purchase 18" Chrome rims from TSW model Montage

you can see them at this link:

http://www.tsw.com/profile_montage.php

I get compliments on them where every I go.

Great rims...
Do you have some pics. I am looking into TSW wheels as well. Did you get the 18X8 with +20 offset?

Kan-O-Z
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