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Old 09-12-07, 12:13 PM
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I thought about some sport max.. while I wait on some JDM goodies(I think this trend is not worth it) they have some that are web with a polished lip, but they only come in 20" for $750. If you get the gold ones get them in 19"
Old 09-12-07, 12:23 PM
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yea 19's would look a LOT nicer... but if u want performance.. then 18;s would do.. :\

i kinda wish i went with 19's but oh well..
Old 09-12-07, 01:19 PM
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If only from those 3 choices I'd say the gold ones since your emblem and interior pieces are gold. If you want used jdm wheels this is a decent place: http://www.rbwheels.com/.
Old 09-12-07, 01:35 PM
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I think mesh wheels with a thick lip look better than five- or six-spoke wheels in smaller wheel sizes (17" and below), in my opinion. Personally, if I was going to go for a five- or six-spoke wheel design, I would get 18s or 19s.



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Old 09-12-07, 01:39 PM
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You have SUCH a fine car, with nice stuff. Spend a little more and get some better, used wheels.
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i going with 18s 18x9.5 in rear, and 18x7.5 in front........275 35 18 rear, 245 40 18 front.....nitto 555R
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I found you some wheels:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...73#post2911173
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Originally Posted by na4now
You have SUCH a fine car, with nice stuff. Spend a little more and get some better, used wheels.
I second this notion...reaffirming my previous stance.

Your car is too sick from a performance aspect to put boat anchors on all four corners. To me, this is more than a "cheap wheel", "played out wheels", "not nice wheel" argument. Why spend $2k on a new turbo set-up to make 80-100 more hp when your boat anchors for wheels wheels will make 30-40 of those horses disappear in seat-of-your-pants feel?

Used wheels and tires are often an excellent value. Finding some decent wheels on the classifieds is a better route than jumping on the Sportmax train for some super heavy cast wheels.
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