STOLEN RIMS 2014 IS 250 F Sport
06-18-14, 11:36 AM
#47
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: NY
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
06-19-14, 04:21 AM
#50
Driver
Join Date: May 2014
Location: California
Posts: 195
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Wow that's unheard of. Hopefully it doesn't happen in SF...... I suppose this only happen to those who park outside over night? Funny part is I dream of the exact situation before learning this on the forums...... except I was going out to have fun in the afternoon. Weird dream...... Seems like the wheel lock needs to be more secure.
06-19-14, 04:52 AM
#51
Lexus Test Driver
I just got off the phone w/ the insurance appraiser:
- The original quote for the rims ($1235) was incorrect - the updated price is half that.
- Best news?! NO DAMAGE TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE!!!
- I originally had Bridgestone Turanza's all season tires on my car. The dealership recommended the Dunlop Sport. I told them I couldn't care less what brand it is, but it HAS to be all season (I live in NYC) and that all season was what I originally had on the car. The dealership told the appraiser that the original tires were "sub-standard" and these are better. But when I go to check, Dunlop doesn't make an all season tire for this car.
Anyway, I should have my car back Friday or Saturday!
- The original quote for the rims ($1235) was incorrect - the updated price is half that.
- Best news?! NO DAMAGE TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE!!!
- I originally had Bridgestone Turanza's all season tires on my car. The dealership recommended the Dunlop Sport. I told them I couldn't care less what brand it is, but it HAS to be all season (I live in NYC) and that all season was what I originally had on the car. The dealership told the appraiser that the original tires were "sub-standard" and these are better. But when I go to check, Dunlop doesn't make an all season tire for this car.
Anyway, I should have my car back Friday or Saturday!
06-19-14, 05:21 AM
#52
61631
I used these on ES and GS. Not sure if they fit all Lexus sedans.
Amazon.com: Gorilla Automotive 61631 Acorn Gorilla Guard Locks (12mm x 1.50 Thread Size) - Pack of 4: Automotive
I used these on ES and GS. Not sure if they fit all Lexus sedans.
Amazon.com: Gorilla Automotive 61631 Acorn Gorilla Guard Locks (12mm x 1.50 Thread Size) - Pack of 4: Automotive
those particular lug nuts are the wrong set for OEM Lexus wheels as they are "Acorn" styled.
you need wheels locks that have a washer and would counter-sink into the wheel opening. McGard and Gorilla both manufacture these and I beleive McGard is what is used by dealers as a wheel lock accessory (could be wrong on that though)
here are Gorilla's:
these are a new design to Gorilla...haven't really seen them with the washer style locks before, just ordered me a set and VERY reasonable at $17 shipped!
also...hide your wheel-lock key away from the spare-tire replacement tools in your trunk ( and not in your glove-box/armrest either). tuck it away nicely somewhere so it becomes another deterrent when a thief can't find it in the normal locations if they were to get into your car.
Last edited by baddis es; 06-19-14 at 05:29 AM.
06-19-14, 05:24 AM
#53
I just got off the phone w/ the insurance appraiser:
- The original quote for the rims ($1235) was incorrect - the updated price is half that.
- Best news?! NO DAMAGE TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE!!!
- I originally had Bridgestone Turanza's all season tires on my car. The dealership recommended the Dunlop Sport. I told them I couldn't care less what brand it is, but it HAS to be all season (I live in NYC) and that all season was what I originally had on the car. The dealership told the appraiser that the original tires were "sub-standard" and these are better. But when I go to check, Dunlop doesn't make an all season tire for this car.
Anyway, I should have my car back Friday or Saturday!
- The original quote for the rims ($1235) was incorrect - the updated price is half that.
- Best news?! NO DAMAGE TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE!!!
- I originally had Bridgestone Turanza's all season tires on my car. The dealership recommended the Dunlop Sport. I told them I couldn't care less what brand it is, but it HAS to be all season (I live in NYC) and that all season was what I originally had on the car. The dealership told the appraiser that the original tires were "sub-standard" and these are better. But when I go to check, Dunlop doesn't make an all season tire for this car.
Anyway, I should have my car back Friday or Saturday!
I'd ensure the wheels are brand new/original wheels, and not aftermarket. $1200 for a set of OEM wheels is rather cheap to be honest. also, the Michelin's are the way to go, as another member said.
06-19-14, 07:11 AM
#54
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: NY
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
06-19-14, 07:14 AM
#55
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: NY
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
[QUOTE=Joe Z;8589808]Looks like the F Sport wheels have become a bit too popular for thieves..!! 
DAMN! And right in front of some houses too?! They REALLY are bold and don't give a *****!!
DAMN! And right in front of some houses too?! They REALLY are bold and don't give a *****!!
06-19-14, 02:11 PM
#57
Are these the correct size sized lug nuts? (noob)
Originally Posted by
here are Gorilla's: [url="http://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Automotive-73631T-Toyota-Washer/dp/B002807VWU/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1403180709&sr=1-1&keywords=lexus+oem+wheel+locks"
here are Gorilla's: [url="http://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Automotive-73631T-Toyota-Washer/dp/B002807VWU/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1403180709&sr=1-1&keywords=lexus+oem+wheel+locks"
Amazon.com: Gorilla Automotive 73631T Toyota O.E. Wheel Locks With Washer (12mm x 1.50 Thread Size): Automotive[/url]
these are a new design to Gorilla...haven't really seen them with the washer style locks before, just ordered me a set and VERY reasonable at $17 shipped!
also...hide your wheel-lock key away from the spare-tire replacement tools in your trunk ( and not in your glove-box/armrest either). tuck it away nicely somewhere so it becomes another deterrent when a thief can't find it in the normal locations if they were to get into your car.
these are a new design to Gorilla...haven't really seen them with the washer style locks before, just ordered me a set and VERY reasonable at $17 shipped!
also...hide your wheel-lock key away from the spare-tire replacement tools in your trunk ( and not in your glove-box/armrest either). tuck it away nicely somewhere so it becomes another deterrent when a thief can't find it in the normal locations if they were to get into your car.
06-21-14, 05:08 PM
#59
Driver
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: MA
Posts: 171
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
06-22-14, 09:27 AM
#60
You can get the new factory f-sport rims from sewellparts.com for ~$440 each. That is the discounted price for Club Lexus members. Good Luck!