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Hello ClubLexus! Just bought my first Lexus! 2001 Lexus Es300 pearl white, 149k. So far it's a really nice car, I'm a long time BMW owner and decided to change it up with a Lexus. My biggest complaint so far is the sloppy suspension, I got some 17" wheels I plan on putting on, I want to put some lowering springs with new struts and possible sway bars... Any suggestions on brands? Websites? Thanks in advance.
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Correct. These wheels are 15", I don't think they were factory either but... This car is leather seat no seat heaters and no sunroof, so I think this car didn't come with a whole lot of options. Which then makes me think it came with 15" wheels. Either way I got 17" wheels I'm putting on soon, and I won't have to worry about sunroof leaks!
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Very clean car! Those wheels are definitely the '97-'99 15" style( I've owned both a '97 and currently have a '00). I had no idea the '00-'01's came without a moonroof?! I've only seen no moonroof on a '97-'99. Looks like you've got a rare bird!
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Those wheels are from a 1997-1999 ES300. They are factory wheels but you would do better with a set of 17" wheels. I put IS300 wheels on my 1997 and needed 5MM spacers to make it work.
It WILL improve the handling, no doubt.
Good luck.
PS-The moonroof was part of an option package for that car. You could buy it without!
It WILL improve the handling, no doubt.
Good luck.
PS-The moonroof was part of an option package for that car. You could buy it without!
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I figured the no moonroof was rare, it was a Vegas car, wondering if it was ordered no moonroof, no heated seats and 15" wheels. Because the spare tire is the same 15" wheel.
I have a set of 17" is250 awd wheels, ordered spacers and then test fitting. I will post pics later.
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Well I had bought a set of 17" IS250 wheels, didn't work out the way I wanted, they didn't fit in the rear without spacers, then I would probably have to roll the fenders.
Lost interest.
Then... Came along a set of 18" Toyota Avalon wheels that have same offset and fit perfect!! Super happy with them, even the "L" center caps fit!!
Lost interest.
Then... Came along a set of 18" Toyota Avalon wheels that have same offset and fit perfect!! Super happy with them, even the "L" center caps fit!!
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Yes very hard to find in good shape at a reasonable price. Waited along time and came across this one. The other thing I found is all the nice lexus cars out there, people don't want to sell them, they hang onto them for a long time, so when a nice is up for sale you gotta grab it!