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WHEELS - Going from stock to... stock?

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Old 06-18-13, 07:02 AM
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I like my '11 wheels. Probably like the '12+ wheels a bit better, but not enough to shell out the money for them.
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Originally Posted by kdm
I am thinking twice whether I should trade/buy. I feel that those '10 wheels are slowly growing on me...
At first I didn't think too much of them, but after seeing and dealing with them daily, I changed my opinion (also, they're not the most photogenic wheels). I think the 2012+ wheels look the nicest, but I would consider options in the aftermarket, for the $.

One thing about the 2010 wheels...they are not fun to clean.
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let me know if you want to do straight trade. I have 08-09 wheels on my F right now.
Old 06-19-13, 08:08 AM
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What's the going price for a set of 2013 wheels? 19x8.5, 45offset and 19x9.5, 51offset. I had just replaced mine with a set of Advan RG-D. But not sure if it's worth selling the stock ones or just keep them.
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OEM price is nuts. Way better off going aftermarket for the price from Lexus. It's hard to say what the 2012-13 wheels would sell for in the classifieds, there are many of us who would love a set of them for their width and appearance. The blade wheels were selling for ~$1500 a set with tires in the classifieds not too long ago, but I haven't been looking lately.
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Originally Posted by PhiDeltBee
I like my '11 wheels. Probably like the '12+ wheels a bit better, but not enough to shell out the money for them.
My thoughts exactly. The pattern is the most unique of the bunch. The only thing I don't like about the 2010-11 wheels is how difficult they are to clean. I like the 2012-13 rims a bit more because of the way the spokes are rounded outwards and they can be cleaned up so much faster. The 2008-09 rims are great looking, but the multi-spoke starburst wheel style is a rather common design and therefor not really a standout look imo.
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Old 06-20-13, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Roffles
My thoughts exactly. The pattern is the most unique of the bunch. The only thing I don't like about the 2010-11 wheels is how difficult they are to clean. I like the 2012-13 rims a bit more because of the way the spokes are rounded outwards and they can be cleaned up so much faster. The 2008-09 rims are great looking, but the multi-spoke starburst wheel style is a rather common design and therefor not really a standout look imo.
Agreed. When I first go the ISF last week, I wasn't too excited about the wheel design. It looked cluttered and "rose-y" and/or webby. It has been a bit more than a week and I am growing fond of the design. They look complex and intricate and overall... nice. But yeah, cleaning them is a pain! Once, I started cleaning a wheel and gave up half-way through. Well, gotta go downstairs and clean them later
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Originally Posted by kdm
Agreed. When I first go the ISF last week, I wasn't too excited about the wheel design. It looked cluttered and "rose-y" and/or webby. It has been a bit more than a week and I am growing fond of the design. They look complex and intricate and overall... nice. But yeah, cleaning them is a pain! Once, I started cleaning a wheel and gave up half-way through. Well, gotta go downstairs and clean them later
Yep, you'll need dedicated tools for the job. I fill a bucket full of water and go at them with a boar's hair wheel brush and Daytona speedmaster brush after spraying with p21 wheel cleaner. I'm going to get a 128oz of Wolfgang uber wheel cleaner soon because the p21 isn't that great for the money. Anyways, it's a messy job and takes 15-20 minutes to get them properly cleaned. It's almost a headache but the end result is satisfying.
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Originally Posted by lobuxracer
OEM price is nuts. Way better off going aftermarket for the price from Lexus. It's hard to say what the 2012-13 wheels would sell for in the classifieds, there are many of us who would love a set of them for their width and appearance. The blade wheels were selling for ~$1500 a set with tires in the classifieds not too long ago, but I haven't been looking lately.
I tried to get $1500 for my mint 09s with 14K miles on them when I realized they were just collecting dust in my garage. After trying to sell them in here for over 2 months, I finally ended up letting them go for $1000 picked up because I just wanted them gone. Not sure if I got impatient, but they weren't exactly flying off the shelf like I thought they would. I was competing against a couple of others who had their wheels for sale for even less. This was a year ago.

I think mint 2012-13 wheels should fetch $1500 if the seller is willing to be really patient, but I'm not entirely sure either.
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if my stock 13's were the same width as my Vossen CV7's I would rock them all the time...personal opinion, but I think they are the sexiest stock rim ever.
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Old 06-24-13, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 4everkidd
if my stock 13's were the same width as my Vossen CV7's I would rock them all the time...personal opinion, but I think they are the sexiest stock rim ever.
I felt the same way, had no plans on getting aftermarket ones until I came across a good deal on 19x9 and 19x10 35 offset advan RG-D's
can't pass that up.
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