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Want black rims for my birthday in two weeks!

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Old 12-14-11, 06:34 PM
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Default Want black rims for my birthday in two weeks!

I've contacted three stores in LA that sell OEM black chromes (PVD or Hexavanlent) exchange and I am wondering if an aftermarket one would be better, what do you think? Thanks.
Update - Check out the PDF. I almost got this one but I waited until the weekend to go get it.
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Old 12-14-11, 07:39 PM
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I think those wheels look good on the white RX.
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Originally Posted by mac12
I think those wheels look good on the white RX.
Thanks, there is one with all black but non-glossy. I want my wheels to be a bit shiny.
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Here's with chromed wheels.
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Originally Posted by LXGXSAM1
Here's with chromed wheels.
Are they Lexus wheels or after market??
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Someone around here got a sweet set of Vossen wheels that were black and looke very nice. I would check them out.
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If you're going with discount tires, go to the shop, they have a catalog with more choices than the online selections.
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you want them to be all black not with the silly outer rim being chrome or silver. I have come around to the black rim thing as long as they are done right. the rx would look great with the 7 spoke split bbs look and the convex [?] spokes
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I agree they need to be all black, it looks like it has white sidewall tires on it with that lighter ring.

I have the 19" Chromes and love them. They are so easy to keep clean, not a lot of grooves etc for dirt to get into.

Post pics when you get them installed, which ever direction you go.

Happy Birthday!!!!!
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Originally Posted by InRBigness
Someone around here got a sweet set of Vossen wheels that were black and looke very nice. I would check them out.
Here is a pic, great member... Car looks FANTASTIC

Its our machined black CV1s...

http://www.vossenwheels.com/wheels/VVSCV1.aspx
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Don't agree in having it all black but to each his/her own. As long as the chrome is not too thick, it acts as an accent to the tire vs comparing it to a white side wall. Tires are already black, having a wheel that's all black is like wearing black socks and all black sneakers, you can't appreaciate the shoe's design/trim.

I've seen a gun metal wheel and I thought it looked good. Not overly shiny nor dull.
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Ive seen a few 450h with all black wheels, totally changes the look of the car.. gotta say I like the aggressive look.

Not so into the black chrome.. had those on my M3.. I think that idea came about thinking of better ways to hide the brake dust from those soft BMW brake pads.
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The nicest wheels that I have seen so far on the RX are the 19" wheels that come with the rim/tire upgrade on the 450h. They are not black, but I guess you could get them redone in black. Please post a picture if you end up getting the black wheels.
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Originally Posted by GRPFAN
Are they Lexus wheels or after market??
OEM Lexus wheels
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Originally Posted by Mike@Vossen
Here is a pic, great member... Car looks FANTASTIC

Its our machined black CV1s...

http://www.vossenwheels.com/wheels/VVSCV1.aspx
Absolutely fantastic!


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