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How many of you think this is be best looking rims out there for factory spec?

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Old 03-14-24 | 05:37 AM
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I love those dark grey wheels. Beautiful!

I'm a bit biased though! I have those on mine plus the ones on RX4 Fsport are similar.
Old 03-14-24 | 06:14 AM
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I actually think the premium plus version of the wheels look more luxurious than the all grey on luxury trim due to the machine cut finish on some of the spokes.
Old 03-14-24 | 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Urlik
I actually think the premium plus version of the wheels look more luxurious than the all grey on luxury trim due to the machine cut finish on some of the spokes.
I agree - I wasn't certain at first that they were two different designs but see now they are.
Old 03-14-24 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Urlik
I actually think the premium plus version of the wheels look more luxurious than the all grey on luxury trim due to the machine cut finish on some of the spokes.
I concur. We like the 21-in with Dark Gray Metallic and Machined Finish so much that we are purchasing a set to replace the 21" rims that came on our 2024 RX 500h. Couldn't believe we couldn't get them as an option on such a pricey vehicle.
Old 03-14-24 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by mikemu30
I agree - I wasn't certain at first that they were two different designs but see now they are.
Same design but two different finishes. I’ll bet the machine cut ones even cost more to make but they aren’t the version put on the luxury trim.
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Old 03-14-24 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Urlik
Same design but two different finishes. I’ll bet the machine cut ones even cost more to make but they aren’t the version put on the luxury trim.
Seems odd - no?
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Old 03-14-24 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by WellsB
I've always preferred five-spoke wheels.
I have to agree with you on that. Five spoke wheels always look good. Today's wheels are big in diameter and the multi spoke design of them make them a bit too "busy", IMO.
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Old 03-14-24 | 05:47 PM
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Just finished our RX's first hand wash, and while I do think the dark gray 21 inchers are beautiful, I think I'm ready to put steel wheels on this thing.

No joke getting off all the break-in brake dust and armor all crap the dealer put on.
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Old 03-14-24 | 06:09 PM
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Now, if I could get a set of these Commodore Daytona Stars that are on my '73 Alfa Spider in the size for my wife's Lexus RX, I would be very tempted....


Old 03-15-24 | 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by kry226
Just finished our RX's first hand wash, and while I do think the dark gray 21 inchers are beautiful, I think I'm ready to put steel wheels on this thing.

No joke getting off all the break-in brake dust and armor all crap the dealer put on.
I did our last week also for the first time - really no brake dust at all probably because it's a hybrid.
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Old 03-15-24 | 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by mikemu30
I did our last week also for the first time - really no brake dust at all probably because it's a hybrid.
The 500h uses its brakes more than a 350. (less regen)

I always find 'missed spots' in the 500h's wheel patterns after a wash, after everything dries.
Old 03-18-24 | 12:25 PM
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I am bias since I have them, but for me it is F sport version as easy to clean and look aggressive. Agree with the brake dust for sure, but 6 positions are very aggressive almost too much for RX, but they stop perfect so will live with dust.
In regard to Luxury RX has come long way, I once had 2016 Luxury which came with those horrid plastic inserts. What was Lexus thinking! Or better yet why did I buy it lol!
Old 03-29-24 | 02:24 PM
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Love the rims. Have them on mine. Picked it up on the 18th. They look sharp with the Caviar color.
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