kyle8744

im thinking of buying some stock IS300 17" wheels for my '96 ES. does anyone have any pictures as to what this would look like? i know they would fit, and i think they would look decent.

juan01

check the gallery, there should be a few in there

lexusk8

IS300 wheels on the ES have been done before, but require fitment of spacers on the rear for better looks. The wheels also could cause some rubbing within the suspension system, and I heard that they could lead to other problems with hubs and mounts in the long run

Anyway, here are a few pics I scrounged up:

1996 ES300 w/ IS300 wheels.


1993 ES300 w/ IS300 wheels and 1" drop.


1997-1999 ES300 w/ IS300 wheels.


For more info of IS rims on an ES, check here: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...threadid=89783

kyle8744

well, from the other thread, it looks like they'll fit, although barely.

juan01

Just get some other wheels if you wanna change from stock.

kyle8744

i cant afford any other wheels. i can get IS300 wheels and tires off ebay for $600. i could get nice wheels for $600, but tires cost like $100 each, ugh. and i only have $600 to play with.

Kohinoor

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dont settle for anything

save up the money and get what you really want

squarehat

I second that motion. In the meantime, make sure the car is in peak mechanical shape, and spend some money on some good detailing products to help make it look new again.

juan01

SAVE!

MRLEXUS

yea save THAT CASH and get them chrome ...lol
i hope you'll be happy on whatever you'll get

bhandsome

i agree...

MCV20

Why OEM stuff... when u can get after market rims.... like enkei...or 5zigen.. they are not that expensive..
is it me or not..the IS rim just doesnt match the ES well...

flipside909

Exactly! If you want IS rims...get a real IS300.

Krazzyyo

of you like the way the is300 wheels look get them..its your car and you are fixing it up for yourself and not anyone else..but if the wheel you really wanty cost more than you have not..be patient and save up..its well worth it..you'll save the 600 buy not spending it in the first place on some other wheels

llcoolpass

just like four years later you tell him?