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Old 01-10-07, 12:10 PM
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Default Chrome 18x8 Tourmalines on Black SC430

Since I wanted to keep the softer ride of 18" tires, and I'm not a big fan of the stock wheels, here is the pic of the car after I installed the Lexus Tourmalines. Spec: 18 x 8, 45mm offset, in chromes.
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Picture taken from the rear
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Old 01-10-07, 12:26 PM
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looks good- nice sc bro
Old 01-10-07, 12:46 PM
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One of the nicer looking OEM wheels
Old 01-10-07, 12:51 PM
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I like it
Old 01-10-07, 03:49 PM
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that's clean.
Old 01-10-07, 04:39 PM
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Clean and simple -- an appropriate style for the SC...
Old 01-11-07, 11:18 AM
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Very nice. Good taste you have there.
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those look great. very classy
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lookin good!
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Looks nice!
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very nice! style wise this looks so much better than stock.
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yep i agree. looks great
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i like it more then the trd wheels
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Thank you folks for all your positive comments! Makes my investment feel a little more manageable to bear even though it is nothing compared to real aftermarket wheels most of you guys had purchased.

I think the design of the wheel gave the illusion of a much bigger piece than it is because of the spokes terminating at the wheel edge, instead of at the wheel center. The compromise was a comparatively narrower wheel with no lips when compared to aftermarkets. The upside - if you call it that - is keeping the silky-taut 18" ride.


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