1NICESC430

I need a new set of tires and thought maybe, after 12 years of pie plates, I'd get new wheels as well. I know nothing about wheels, so I scanned the forum and searched the 'net to learn a bit.

Like most things, each characteristic has its pros and cons, eg, forged aluminum appears to be an excellent choice, but is outrageously (for me) expensive. I found that the least expensive are gravity cast wheels which maybe aren't the top quality. Then there's the finish, the weight, etc.

Except for removing the spoiler and adding a Daizen sway bar, my car is factory and will likely remain that way.

I'm not asking what I should buy - we each have our preference - but what I should look for and what I should be wary of based on your experiences.


Thanks,
EdP

bb430

iTrader: (1)

You pay for what you get. Set your budget first then some of us might give you some ideas.

Ned Vo

Budget, size, stock ride, lower?
Our sc look ridiculous with 20" wheels WITH stock suspension.
I've had a few high quality set of wheels ( iForged, Maya, Vellano) on our sc430.
They were 20" with Tein CS coilovers. I'd be honest!! What I did was " looks" only. My wife stock sc430 with Toyo non-flat tires with factory 18" is a comfortable ride.
Keep this in mind when doing wheels.
Ned

1NICESC430

Thanks, Ned ...

As I wrote in my original post "I'm not asking what I should buy ... but what I should look for and what I should be wary of based on your experiences."

I should have made myself more clear by writing "I'm not asking what wheel I should buy, but what wheel attributes I should look for and which I should be wary of".

I also noted that my car is factory and will likely remain that way, so I'm not considering anything other than standard 18" wheels on a standard suspension.

EdP

430SILVER

"Our sc look ridiculous with 20" wheels WITH stock suspension." Ned, I've read a lot about new wheels on the forum. This is the first reference I've seen that mentions the cars suspension and I'm curious to know what needs to be done.

I have the original chrome rims and new run flat tires. I've been thinking of getting new rims (mine are dinged up and have some rust) and debating if I should 1) get the taller tires and a spare for a softer ride or 2) get aftermarket bigger rims for the looks. I like the look of the bigger rims, but I'm not a fan of using spacers. So that's one strike against the larger rims.

What would have to be done with the suspension should I go that route?

I really like the looks of the Tokyo Xo rims.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...430-owner.html
Humphrey didn't need spacers for these.

bacardi11

iTrader: (1)

tell you what I did. I wanted only 18" rims.. so I went on ebay and looked for 3 pic. Work Rims used. I found a set I wanted. new cost 3500 I got mine for 1600 when the rims came I was blow away they looked new. that was the best 1600 I ever spent and I have Work Rims just what I wanted.

tromly

If you take your time you can get incredible deals on wheels, congrats on your purchase.