other toyota / lexus wheels that fit '04 GX470?
09-20-11, 07:09 PM
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If I'm not mistaken the 460 wheels look alot like the 4runner limited wheels from 08/09. I would love to get a set of those in chrome. I have Sequoia/Tundra wheels in chrome that are already starting to pit in between the spokes. I really wished Lexus would offer a highly polished wheel, that way you would have the shine and the durability. My wifes GMC Envoy has polished wheels that look like the day we bought it.
09-20-11, 09:44 PM
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Good eye! Those are the stock size Michelin's, and the wheels are a semigloss, not that I had a choice, it is the stuff they line the inside of tire molds with to make the molds non-stick. I did try to use the Lexus wheel logos but they mounted differently and I didn't put the time in to figure it out.
04-05-14, 02:38 AM
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Good eye! Those are the stock size Michelin's, and the wheels are a semigloss, not that I had a choice, it is the stuff they line the inside of tire molds with to make the molds non-stick. I did try to use the Lexus wheel logos but they mounted differently and I didn't put the time in to figure it out.
A few weeks ago I swapped my OEM wheel setup for Teflon wheels with AT tires. I don't know anyone with Teflon coating so I'm taking a gamble on how well they last - I really have no idea if they're more/less durable than traditional finishes.
04-07-14, 11:45 AM
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Yea, I'm still lurking around. The place that did my wheels was out in Maricopa and if I had to do it over again I would have just had them powder coated. I say that, only because the type of coating on my wheels tended to build up a white-ish oxidized coating that would have to be hand polished off. The production teflon wheels that other friends have had has held up well, but can still be scratched similar to any other finish but is a little more obvious with a dark finish over an aluminum wheel. I have found the Teflon coating to do exactly what you expect "it keeps stuff from sticking" they hose off pretty clean.
04-11-14, 08:12 AM
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Yea, I'm still lurking around. The place that did my wheels was out in Maricopa and if I had to do it over again I would have just had them powder coated. I say that, only because the type of coating on my wheels tended to build up a white-ish oxidized coating that would have to be hand polished off. The production teflon wheels that other friends have had has held up well, but can still be scratched similar to any other finish but is a little more obvious with a dark finish over an aluminum wheel. I have found the Teflon coating to do exactly what you expect "it keeps stuff from sticking" they hose off pretty clean.
This tire and wheel combo works and fits very good and the ride is awesome!! Here are a few pics. 
04-11-14, 09:13 AM
#51
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Looks good as is! Put the money towards some other upgrade.
With the +15 offset and 60 series tires, you probably didn't need wheel spacers? How about front wheel well trimming?
With the +15 offset and 60 series tires, you probably didn't need wheel spacers? How about front wheel well trimming?
04-11-14, 02:00 PM
#52
As far as other up grades go, I have been looking into making the stock system Bluetooth compatible, anyone do that? Ah you know what I better do a search and or start a new thread on that.... Thx
04-11-14, 03:36 PM
#53
Yes the 285s are definitely make for a wider foot print that the stockers. I get zero rubbing in the front and the back. Even at full lock to lock turns, up and down driveways and what not, no rubbing. I like the look as it sets the tires out, wider a bit giving the GX a bit more of a stocky look. Not sure it performs any better but I guess I did gain close to 2" in overall width As far as other up grades go, I have been looking into making the stock system Bluetooth compatible, anyone do that? Ah you know what I better do a search and or start a new thread on that.... Thx
As far as other up grades go, I have been looking into making the stock system Bluetooth compatible, anyone do that? Ah you know what I better do a search and or start a new thread on that.... Thx
04-18-14, 11:47 PM
#54
i've been out this forum for some time but still have the GX.
i needed some new tires so i decided to just buy wheels too and go back to stock size to save on mpg too. i had 18 inch wheels and bigger tires. heavy and wide suckers.
anyhow i drove an hour to pick up some 2014 4runner trail edition wheels with just 1500 miles on them.
they are 265/70/17 stock vs our 265/65/17 so they're a little bit taller.
l'm digging the concavity it has as well as the 2 tone
i needed some new tires so i decided to just buy wheels too and go back to stock size to save on mpg too. i had 18 inch wheels and bigger tires. heavy and wide suckers.
anyhow i drove an hour to pick up some 2014 4runner trail edition wheels with just 1500 miles on them.
they are 265/70/17 stock vs our 265/65/17 so they're a little bit taller.
l'm digging the concavity it has as well as the 2 tone
08-08-14, 09:21 AM
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$400 + shipping ($110 - NM to GA). The wheels only had 2000 miles on them. This seemed like a great deal, until I opened the boxes to see that the faces had not been protected and the wheels slid against the boxes for 2000+ miles on a FedEx truck 
. When I brought this to the sellers attention, he was a very stand up guy and refunded $100 for the damage. I spent several hours polishing the wheels with several different compounds. I have not tried and wet sand and buff for fear of making it worse. The damage is still there, but it is greatly reduced. I also got a really good deal on the tires - $612 out the door (mount, balance, new TPMS programmed, tax, etc). I paid $55 for 4 brand new TPMS sensor on ebay as well.
$400 wheels
$110 shipping
-$100 damage refund
$55 TPMS sensors
$612 Tires (mount, balance, TPMS program, tax)
-$70 Michelin mail in rebate
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$1007 <- I was pleased.
$400 + shipping ($110 - NM to GA). The wheels only had 2000 miles on them. This seemed like a great deal, until I opened the boxes to see that the faces had not been protected and the wheels slid against the boxes for 2000+ miles on a FedEx truck . When I brought this to the sellers attention, he was a very stand up guy and refunded $100 for the damage. I spent several hours polishing the wheels with several different compounds. I have not tried and wet sand and buff for fear of making it worse. The damage is still there, but it is greatly reduced. I also got a really good deal on the tires - $612 out the door (mount, balance, new TPMS programmed, tax, etc). I paid $55 for 4 brand new TPMS sensor on ebay as well.$400 wheels
$110 shipping
-$100 damage refund
$55 TPMS sensors
$612 Tires (mount, balance, TPMS program, tax)
-$70 Michelin mail in rebate
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$1007 <- I was pleased.
Thanks.
10-08-19, 02:10 PM
#59
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Need wheels and tires for my 2000 for GX470
Update; Just bought a nice set of 17" Chrome OEM Toyota Tundra/Sequoia wheels for $450 shipped off of Ebay. Very nice but used. They are the ones on the 07 Tundra that look like the GX's 5 split star. IMO I like the look of these better although very similar(Which I liked).
well the center caps from my Lexus GX 470 fit inside of a Toyota wheel from a Tacoma or forerunner?
10-08-19, 04:06 PM
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