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Old 11-12-11, 12:36 AM
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I like those LFA style wheels! Thanks for sharing the photos =)
Old 11-12-11, 03:41 AM
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Looks 100x better!!
Old 11-12-11, 07:20 AM
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hows the ride quality after the transformation?
Old 11-12-11, 02:28 PM
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awesome wheels. where did you buy the wheels from?
Old 11-12-11, 03:53 PM
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Looks very nice
Old 11-12-11, 07:51 PM
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Loving the LFA's! Can't wait to put mine on in the Spring!
Old 11-12-11, 09:21 PM
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Looks great . Even without the drop bro. Nice choice of rims
Old 11-14-11, 01:29 AM
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Wow, didn't expect so many responses. I'll post higher quality pics tomorrow!

Originally Posted by TTechLexus
Nice wheel choice, are they silver or graphite?
These are silver. I originally wanted the gunmetal color but they were out of stock and I desperately needed new tires. So I settled with silver... in retrospect, it was a great choice!

Originally Posted by RDIS250AWD
Here u go bud. A can is like $5 and it will hold through any weather https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=527165
Thanks, man! I will definitely do this in the coming weeks. Such a nice upgrade for such a little price!!

Originally Posted by Krinkles
They look real good!... like they were meant to be
Thanks, I agree hee

Originally Posted by RastaRacer
looks great, i wouldnt mind putting these wheels on my 2011, where did you buy them from, and did yu get the staggered setup or no ?
OEMWheelsplus in Orange County, CA. I drove up from San Diego to pick them up. They're staggered. 8.5" in the front, and 9.5" in the back. I'll post more detailed pictures tomorrow.

Originally Posted by Sffd103
looks better...go H&R springs
I'm likely going to go with the F-Sport springs... any reason why I should go H&R? I don't a ridiculous drop... judging by the drops on here, the F-Sport springs suits my fancy!

Originally Posted by sypheed
hows the ride quality after the transformation?
Honestly, I think the ride quality is better. The wheels are much lighter than the OEM wheels it comes with. Much better unsprung weight, which absorbs more vibrations. The tires help, too. The Potenza runflats are awful compared to Hankook Vetnus tires. I'm definitely sold on them!!!

Originally Posted by pearllex09
awesome wheels. where did you buy the wheels from?
Thanks! OEMWheelsplus

Originally Posted by stasis3131
Looks great . Even without the drop bro. Nice choice of rims
Thank you, I agree. But I feel it'll be even better with a slight drop. But that is my opinion!



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Old 11-14-11, 02:24 AM
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Looks great! I'm guessing these are TPMS compatible? Heat gun and push in that area where in rubs on the fender liner, no more rubbing.
Old 11-14-11, 03:23 AM
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A good looking alternative. Looks stock but different too. The front tires look weird since it looks bigger than rears. If I'm not mistaken, OEM 18s are larger in the rear?
Old 11-14-11, 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by TaYLoRGanG
In the before picture it looks like the rear rims are smaller than the fronts for some reason, maybe its just me. You don't have to listen to everybody to lower it, Jack that ***** up. Lol
It's a known fact that wheels shrink in the sun

I noticed that too. Looks like the front has 18s and the rear has 17s.
Old 11-14-11, 02:09 PM
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The LFA rims look awesome, I always wondered how it would look on the IS.
Old 11-14-11, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by MrBBQ
Looks great! I'm guessing these are TPMS compatible? Heat gun and push in that area where in rubs on the fender liner, no more rubbing.
Yes, they're TPMS compatible. I know the heat gun trick... where can I borrow one? Or maybe I can buy one, use it, and take it back because it "doesn't work."

Originally Posted by istarzan
A good looking alternative. Looks stock but different too. The front tires look weird since it looks bigger than rears. If I'm not mistaken, OEM 18s are larger in the rear?
Optical illusion. Those are the OEM 17x8" wheels. I custom ordered my car so I didn't pay for things I didn't need. IE, the wheel upgrade when I knew I was going to get new wheels anyway.

Ohai there, slightly better pics.

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Old 11-14-11, 04:00 PM
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These LFA style rims looks awesome... I believe the new Nissan Maximas also come with these same style...
Old 11-15-11, 01:42 PM
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These are the rims that should have come on all '11 350 AWD's - instead they came with the 17 inch version which are way too small!!!! lol


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