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Old 03-05-14, 05:46 AM
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Hi guys,

Just wondering if $1.1k was a good price for these stock wheels off a 2012 IS:

I don't know what else I can get for 1.1k and that's already expensive for me! I don't mind these ones, what do you all think? Is there something better you can suggest?

They're cheaper on ebay US but i'm from Australia and stock car parts are harder to find and more expensive.
Old 03-05-14, 09:38 AM
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I believe Lexus OEM stock wheels are made by Enkei, please correct me if i'm wrong.

With 1.1k budget, you have some good options going aftermarket. Why don't you get the something like the Enkei Raijin that is way better looking than the stock OEM, lighter than the OEM, and also have good quality.
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Why don't you tell us what kind of wheels you want? You can easily get wheels for half that budget. 1.1k for OEM wheels is foolish imo.
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Originally Posted by Deegee
Why don't you tell us what kind of wheels you want? You can easily get wheels for half that budget. 1.1k for OEM wheels is foolish imo.
ill second that comment. if you are going to be spending upwards of 1k, you might as well go with something aftermarket youll be happier with
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Yes.......
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He does live in Australia. I would think for the budget hes on, his choices are limited.
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I say if you like em try to knock the price down some more. What you guy gotta understand if he order wheels from the state there extra cost dutie tax, and expensive shipping over sea.
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not everyone enjoys the look of aftermarket wheels, some just like the oem style but a different set
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I just spent $975 shipped for those exact wheels (but they came with new tires)
I like the OEM look =)
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aftermarket all the way...
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I would never pay over 1K for stock wheels. I'd rather buy aftermarket wheels.
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Get whatever you want, no matter the cost if you're happy with it then why not? we ALL do it.
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Originally Posted by Boy1109
Get whatever you want, no matter the cost if you're happy with it then why not? we ALL do it.
idk anyone paying over 1k for stock wheels. we all dont do that, thats the perfect example of getting had. there is a diffrence between getting what you want no matter the cost, and flat out getting played.

for around 1k a set of aftermarket wheels can be and maybe still have money left over if you play your cards right
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Expensive!
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Yeah, you guys are probably right. Think I might pass on them now.

What do you think of the F-Sport full faced wheels at stock height, I won't be able to afford lowering it. This is stock height:







Would you guys rather pay $1.7-1.9k for these vs $1.1k for the stockies?


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