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Old 04-28-06, 01:02 AM
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I have decided to either get some ADR sterlings or Falken Torque 5s. The ADRs would be 18x8.5 and 18x9.5 and would cost around $700. The Falkens would be 18x8 and I could do a staggered set up with 18x7s for around $650. The benefits of the ADRs are that they havea wider width and the benfit of the Falkens are that they weight a lot less. I know they look the same, but I can't decide which ones to get.
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IMO the ADR looks cleaner with only 5 lug nut holes, i have the chrome version on my white SC and they are awesoem.. whats the diff in weight for each rim btw?
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I think about 6-8lbs.
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to be honest withu i dont think those rims would look that great on a sc. Their too ricey. I think u need something more luxurious for a lexus but not chrome or anything like that unless your going for the baller look. I think there is better out there. Look around, i bet ull find something nicer, but if thats the ones u want its what u want right. my opinion
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Originally Posted by 93SC300.
to be honest withu i dont think those rims would look that great on a sc. Their too ricey. I think u need something more luxurious for a lexus but not chrome or anything like that unless your going for the baller look. I think there is better out there. Look around, i bet ull find something nicer, but if thats the ones u want its what u want right. my opinion
If budget is your restriction, you should look into getting the Supra TT wheels. First off, the widths on them are sufficient and it clears BBK. Second, you can always resell it.
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I've noticed over time that anything 5 spoke single or divorced look really nice on the SC.

But that butterfly pattern on the ADR looks a bit too busy. Goodluck on your decision anyhow.
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I agree with most guys here and think the wheels may be a bit too busy.

Save up a little more and get some nicer wheels. There are lots more options in the $900-1000 range. Right now, D2 has a couple decent group buys. Check it:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=208836



https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=208839

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I was thinking of going with some rims just like the ones on the BMW and I also thought about going with some 5 spokes, but I wanted something different. I don't want to spend too much money, due to the significant other I also don't think these rims are ricey at all. Ricey would be Konig Unknowns, well everyone has their opinion on what's ricey.
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i posted a thread asking whut "offset for these rims" and i thihnk those rims would look bad on any sc. I dont care if people get the same one as me, as long as their happy. Check em out, they look great
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I may just go with some sport max 962s. I believe I saw them on our cars and they look good.
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Originally Posted by 93SC300.
i posted a thread asking whut "offset for these rims" and i thihnk those rims would look bad on any sc. I dont care if people get the same one as me, as long as their happy. Check em out, they look great
I think Emerald was sponsored by this company... I am sure she can tell you what offset to get... they look pretty good..

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Originally Posted by bruce van
I agree with most guys here and think the wheels may be a bit too busy.

Save up a little more and get some nicer wheels. There are lots more options in the $900-1000 range. Right now, D2 has a couple decent group buys. Check it:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=208836



https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=208839

Good suggestions Bruce
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