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Old 12-14-04, 12:34 PM
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Dear Gang Members:

I have a flint with black leather 2004 Lexus LS 430.

With 18 inch wheels, will the 5 or 6 spoke wheels out class the mesh or comb type wheels?

I'm putting together an idea for 18 inch Bridgestone Pole Position S-O3 performance tires with new wheels for spring to fall .

I'd appreciate an objective opinion as to which wheels would look best on the big luxury sedan.

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One vote for spoke.
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Thick 5 spokes wheels look best with the LS430 but mesh wheels can make it look elegant too.
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yes, i think on the ls430, spoke wheels might look better
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definately star over mesh
Old 12-17-04, 04:30 PM
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5 spoke look better & are much easier to clean also!
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I love spoke and dish for the ls's. Mesh is too sporty IMO.
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Originally Posted by LexAristo
I love spoke and dish for the ls's. Mesh is too sporty IMO.
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If you are going 18" I suggest a flat faced wheel with no lip or a thick 5spoke with no lip. All others will look to small.

For mesh, I say 20" (see ATSOU's LS430 for reference)

Good luck
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