i was looking for some 19" OEM wheels before, but never came across this idea. only 19" available was TTE wheels which i didn't like. if the offset is right, i guess you can even go with the 20" wheels from Toyota Venza..
i was looking for some 19" OEM wheels before, but never came across this idea.
Guy, my key is OEM- i want OEM(Toyota/Lexus) quality. Ive been there already, and tried them (17,18,19,20s, cheap wheels vs. $5,000 Porsche aftermarket brands etc,etc, etc...). My goal here is daily driving reliability/durability with the added sport look. IMO, nothing compares to Toyota/Lexus OEM quality. I dont want anymore headaches.
Last edited by spine911; 03-18-09 at 11:40 PM.
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i was looking for some 19" OEM wheels before, but never came across this idea. only 19" available was TTE wheels which i didn't like. if the offset is right, i guess you can even go with the 20" wheels from Toyota Venza..
emailed I guy I know who works for the company that supplies wheels to Toyota. asked him about the Venza 20" wheel and here are the specs on it.
20 x 7.5
5 x 114.3
+35
Other than it being too narrow and the offset way off...might work with spacers on the 350.
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I thought about those to...I think the offset is what u said at 35, do u have 07 and higher?... But the prob was, their only i think 7.5 wide, which will limit ur tire (225 might be the max!!!) and second (& one of the bigest prob) their wer made for a heavy SUV, meaning they have to handle alot of weight!!! SEE WHAT IM GETTING AT Their not forged, so they gotta weigh a TON! Post weights without tire if u can (simple bathroom scale). So my decision was, being that the wheel is only 7.5 wide and weight penalty, not worth it (in guessing on the weight, dont really know). Now the new RX and VENZA wheels (20's!!!!) u never know
I thought about those to...I think the offset is what u said at 35, do u have 07 and higher?... But the prob was, their only i think 7.5 wide, which will limit ur tire (225 might be the max!!!) and second (& one of the bigest prob) their wer made for a heavy SUV, meaning they have to handle alot of weight!!! SEE WHAT IM GETTING AT Their not forged, so they gotta weigh a TON! Post weights without tire if u can (simple bathroom scale). So my decision was, being that the wheel is only 7.5 wide and weight penalty, not worth it (in guessing on the weight, dont really know). Now the new RX and VENZA wheels (20's!!!!) u never know
Offset +35: Im sure that the 350s/430s would have to use spacers since they have bigger calipers...I have the 300-smaller calipers, it cleared by a couple mm.s.
Width 7.5: I dont mind it at all bec. its my intention to use 40s tire (225, or even 235 x 19s) for added protection with a lowered setup. I dont want staggered since i want to rotate the tires (and save $$$)
Weight/Forged issue: Im specifically looking for monoblocks-- I dont mind the weight (im sure this wheel would weight about ++27lbs each) as long as it stand the rigors of daily use (durability is my 1st priority)...Most OEM wheels regardless of size are heavier(and more durable)..Even the OEM IS-F 19 wheels are approximately 21lbs. each
If this is heavy, what about the Bigger 20 Venza/RXs,eh
Im an extremely carefull driver, and i still have pothole/road issues...my Porsche, and M5 are my track cars (not my 300)..
My goals are simple: Daily driving reliability/durability, ability to rotate tires, sport look (LAST).....Like i said, Ive been there-and done that on my other cars (17s,18s,19,20s...$350 chinese knock offs, $5000 ultra pricey/lightweight/performance wheels for my Porsche/M5-garage queens). In the end of the day, I want Reliability/Durability over Looks/lightweight.
You have to research, and decide based on your OWN goals
Last edited by spine911; 03-20-09 at 01:44 PM.
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I think they look great but I wouldn't think that the car will look like the car in the picture unless the car is dropped
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The photoshop picture looks nice but what does it look like in REAL LIFE??? Nice find and I hope it all pans out for you! Looking forward to the real pictures.
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Patience...Patience...I received the wheels already, WITH TPMS ...I will post pics of the wheels later... I received a call from my friend's shop, and they have my springs all ready to go...We will be test fitting a couple of tire sizes for this set-up...Pics, and write up to follow.
As of now; I can confirm that +35 wheel offset will work with the 300s.
The 350s/430s definitely need spacers for +35 offset.
Highlander/Kluger wheels are Made in USA.
Their not forged, so they gotta weigh a TON! Post weights without tire if u can (simple bathroom scale). So my decision was, being that the wheel is only 7.5 wide and weight penalty, not worth it (in guessing on the weight, dont really know). Now the new RX and VENZA wheels (20's!!!!) u never know 
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