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Which 18" Wheels for IS350 Sport Pkg?

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Old 05-10-10, 06:06 PM
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Default Which 18" Wheels for IS350 Sport Pkg?

I have an IS350 with Sport Pkg. I want to stay with 18" wheels because the car is a daily driver, and the roads here are crap-tastic (think Michigan potholed/salt ravaged roads and you get the idea).

I'm looking for ideas here, fellas. Point me in the right direction. I'm a bit clueless when it comes to off-the-rack wheels, since my last 2 sets of wheels I had were custom made for my Supra.

I'm slightly partial to a mesh type wheel...but again...I'm willing to look at any options.

And just to make it fun...I'll give the poster a $25 car care gift certificate if I buy the wheels you suggest!

Thanks in advance!!
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It depends on your style and taste. Im going with 18's as well but want to keep my car simple and classy. 19's are perfect on the IS but if you're gona go 18's do not go with a dish style. It just makes the wheel look even smaller then what it is. This is Dubsesd's car, the best looking 18's ive seen so far.

18x8 Sport Edition wheels

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those looks like the OEM 17s no.... i haven't seen that type of OEM 18s..

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Originally Posted by flektone
18x8 Sport Edition wheels
I'm seriously considering these wheels even though I don't have awd. That and I can't seem to locate a set of 19" G37 that looks like this.
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Originally Posted by acefalcon2
those looks like the OEM 17s no.... i haven't seen that type of OEM 18s..

Andre
yeah pretty similar, they're also like G37 reps. Just a bit of an upgrade without going overboard ya know.
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Same dilemma before, but 19" FTW
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get some x-pack wheels - they look great and unique
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I know you said 18 cause of roads, but the 19inch rays from the g35 look amazing and are strong as heck. Def a nice wheel if ya want to keep it cleans and simple

*ps have a set forsale :-)
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^^No interest in buying 19" tires either. Then I'd need a drop for it to look right, etc...
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...mooncakes.html

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Factory G-Spiders rims. Here's a picture of one powder coated black.
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Did you happen to think about using the LS460 wheels? 18x8s. They look OEMish but I dont know how they would look on an IS because they have a sort of turbine style to them.
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tsw nurburgring (available in 18s)


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