LFA prototype rims were better than the production version

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Oct 24, 2009 | 11:47 PM

flossn

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LFA prototype rims were better than the production version

I though the prototypes were unique and looked great so I'm really surprised they replaced them with the new version which is very similair to a lot of other rims already on the market. Plus the new ones look smaller visually compared to the prototypes

Oct 25, 2009 | 01:58 AM

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If I was dumb/crazy/rich enough to drop 400K on the first attempt by Lexus to build a Super Car I would change the wheels anyway

Oct 26, 2009 | 04:04 PM

Dave600hL

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Originally Posted by I8ABMR

If I was dumb/crazy/rich enough to drop 400K on the first attempt by Lexus to build a Super Car I would change the wheels anyway

Not really sure what you mean by that... Does that mean you are saying LFA buyers are either dumb or crazy?

Oct 26, 2009 | 06:23 PM

encore888

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As with many supercars, and certainly for the *first* modern supercar from a manufacturer, there are going to be wildly different opinions; I'll just agree to disagree regarding whether the LFA is a worthy effort (IMO yes). As for the rims, I was initially afraid they were going to be simple five-spokes based on the Crystallised Wind concept, but the production model shows they are five-spoke shape but with ten bars.

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Oct 26, 2009 | 08:23 PM

Gojirra99

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I think they should offer a few different rims as choices ...

Oct 26, 2009 | 08:32 PM

Gojirra99

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Originally Posted by I8ABMR

If I was dumb/crazy/rich enough to drop 400K on the first attempt by Lexus to build a Super Car I would change the wheels anyway

They are neither dumb nor crazy, just that the price difference between the LFA and the GT-R is like a $30 difference to them

They can probably look at real cars like they are 1:18 models

Oct 26, 2009 | 11:52 PM

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I like them both. Clearly split spokes are the trend now for looks and they help with brake cooling and showing those brakes.

They are BBS wheels so I have no complaints

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Oct 27, 2009 | 01:35 PM

IceIridium

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Love those LFA wheels! Looks especially good in the gunmetal color.

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