BRAD123

Hello CL,
I am looking into purchasing a set of OEM F Sport wheels and have a set picked out...how can i tell if they are authentic OEM Wheels? Does anyone know if there are any special markings on the wheels that will confirm authenticity?

Thanks for any help you can provide!

bigblack06

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Nope not really sure but when I get home I can snap a pic of my OEM ones since they are in the basement.

BRAD123

I would really appreciate that bigblack!

LexusVet

just get them from sewell lexus I don't think you will find cheaper with the club discount

ItzFilyO

There should be a TOYOTA (or Lexus maybe?) writing somewhere on the back of the wheels, if they're authentic OEMs.

mdhaliwal

Are you looking for the 19's that come stock with the F-Sport, or the forged F-Sport rims? I have the stock ones which will come off of my AWD if you are interested, it's a square setup on the AWD's. Wheels will come with tires that have about 7mm remaining I believe, if you are interested PM me.

Kcook700

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AWD's didn't get the staggered set up?

BRAD123

I Don't want to spend What Sewell is asking...I am looking at a set that were take offs and just want to be sure they are OEM. Thats why i am interested in what markings would be on the wheels. Thanks for the inquiry though!!

BRAD123

The set that I am looking at is a staggered set...I just want a way to be sure they are OEM.

mdhaliwal

Ah I see! That is the ideal set up...honestly I wouldn't be able to tell you man. Is the guy selling them to you just taking it off of his car? I mean if he is including the TPMS with the wheels, you could check to see if that is OEM..

Unfortunately no, they do have a staggered set up for the AWD IS though..

bigblack06

iTrader: (20)

Here you go, this is the only stuff I could see that could be different for it being OEM.

BRAD123

Excellent!! these are the exact markings on the wheels i am looking at! Thanks Bigblack for snapping the pics! I appreciate everyone's comments!!

Blackraven

Yeah, those are the same wheels that are in the Lexus Japan website.

Still I have a question:
In case the local dealership asks, what is the proof that shows that these are genuine Lexus/Toyota wheels?

Just wanna know if ever the local dealership asks for proof of authenticity (to avoid the official warranty being voided/invalidated)

After all, you never know.........there may be fake/counterfeit/pirated versions of these wheels out there as well. These days, anything can be copied easily using illegal means....

P.S.
And another question:

What are the OEM tires for these 19 inch wheels? Are they really Bridgestone Potenza tires?



Also:
What are the dimensions of the wheels? (aspect ratio, tire/tread width, etc.)

terrycs

For the rear drive F-Sport: 235/40/19 on 19x8 front, 265/35/19 on 19x9 rear. AWD is 235/40/19 on 19x8 front and rear.

I think is is also unlikely that any company would tool up to copy and produce the stock F-Sport wheel ... unless they have a volume contract with Toyota/Lexus.

Blackraven

Interesting.

Question:
-Is it possible to do a squared set-up for the RWD? (i.e. 235/40/19 + 19x8 for all four tires)
-Tire manufacturer: I know that the OEM supplier is Bridgestone (using the RE050A tires for the RWD version). Thing is, I'm not sure if the local Bridgestone distributor carries these asymmetric tread tires.
Other than that, I've looked on other possibilities such as Dunlop SP Sport Maxx as well as Michelin Pilot Super Sport.

By the way, is it also advisable to use YOKOHAMA tires (like those Advan tires)?

Any other manufacturer suggestions?

Perhaps

But you may never know.

I've seen Chinese knock-offs of full-size Volvo cars (like the real thing). Back then, they can easily copy LV bags and apparel.......now they can copy electronic gadgets.....and now cars.

Jesus Christ