'97 SC300 Wheel Purchase - Classic Green w/ Gold Emblems
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I planned on suffering with the BBS/Moda 5 spoke wheels that came with my car until I got some other upgrades done and could save up to purchase some proper, somewhat pricey wheels.
However, one of the Modas is bent to the point that I don't feel comfortable/safe driving the car. Therefore, I must escalate the wheel-buying process and purchase something considerably less expensive.
The Discount Tire rep recommended a few wheels (I think based on what he has in stock):
I'm targeting the following fitments:
front: rim size 18x8; offset +38; tire size 245/40/18; no fender modifications
rear: rim size 18x9; offset +38; tire size 265/35/18; no fender modifications
What I really need from my CL and SC bros is opinions on the wheel choices above, preferred alternatives and recommendations. The sooner I get something, the quicker I'm back in my SC driving!![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
However, one of the Modas is bent to the point that I don't feel comfortable/safe driving the car. Therefore, I must escalate the wheel-buying process and purchase something considerably less expensive.
- I perused the enormously helpful SC Tire & Wheel guide.
- I began shopping for wheels online, in the CL classifieds and with a friendly, local Discount Tire rep.
- Purchase some OEM Lexus rims (e.g. ISx50 rims)
- Purchase slightly inexpensive aftermarket rims (with a potential eye towards replacing them in a few years once all my other upgrades/mods are done; unless I really like them and decide to keep them)
The Discount Tire rep recommended a few wheels (I think based on what he has in stock):
- MB Motoring "Drifter":
- Vox "Monxa":
- 3. Hotwheels "Redline":
I'm targeting the following fitments:
front: rim size 18x8; offset +38; tire size 245/40/18; no fender modifications
rear: rim size 18x9; offset +38; tire size 265/35/18; no fender modifications
What I really need from my CL and SC bros is opinions on the wheel choices above, preferred alternatives and recommendations. The sooner I get something, the quicker I'm back in my SC driving!
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Last edited by Slooooooow; 02-27-14 at 10:14 AM.
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And I do have the tan interior...
edit: You're referring to the gold Sportmax 5-spoke, like the 562?
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Thanks for the responses folks. The Sport Max 962s seem to be an awesome recommendation. It's amazing...the freaking tires for this car cost more than those rims. I don't think there's any getting wheels and tires for this car for less than $1500.
At least the 962s are nice enough that I can deal with them for QUITE a WHILE! I was really inspired by this picture in a RedPhoenix thread:
At least the 962s are nice enough that I can deal with them for QUITE a WHILE! I was really inspired by this picture in a RedPhoenix thread:
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Thanks for the responses folks. The Sport Max 962s seem to be an awesome recommendation. It's amazing...the freaking tires for this car cost more than those rims. I don't think there's any getting wheels and tires for this car for less than $1500.
[FONT=Franklin Gothic Medium][COLOR=darkred]At least the 962s are nice enough that I can deal with them for QUITE a WHILE! I was really inspired by this picture in a RedPhoenix thread
[FONT=Franklin Gothic Medium][COLOR=darkred]At least the 962s are nice enough that I can deal with them for QUITE a WHILE! I was really inspired by this picture in a RedPhoenix thread
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You REWL, bigmalik00 and RedPhoenix! Thanks to you both for the tips!
Ordered! Now the agonizing WAIT! C'mon, Ground Shipping!![Crying](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/Peace.gif)
Ordered! Now the agonizing WAIT! C'mon, Ground Shipping!
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Last edited by Slooooooow; 02-09-08 at 05:25 PM.