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Old 07-25-07, 05:34 PM
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Do you guys think these graphite wheels would look good on my BLACK CHERRY LS430?
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Personally, I wouldn't do it.
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no.........
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I would say yes as i went the same way with my lexus black wheels bt i have a black car. and where did you find these?
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I'm sure they would look good. They are very similar to the OEM wheels except they have rivets around the edge. On a Black LS these tinted wheels should blend well and give you a nice look. MB does this on some of their largers cars. You really can't beat the price, so you should do it.

What do you think about them?

Here is a photoshop I did.
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I personally like the look. They look great and they're only $380 shipping included on eBay. Do you think you could try to do a PS for my car? I'll attach a picture.
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Originally Posted by playa3uhh
I personally like the look. They look great and they're only $380 shipping included on eBay. Do you think you could try to do a PS for my car? I'll attach a picture.
The picture of the rim isn't angled enough for that picture. Also, don't you have an 01 LS? The picture is a 04-06
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yea i have an 01, in fact the picture u used is my exact car. I got a new notebook pc and all my pictures are on my old computer. so i used what i could find online. Thanks for the PS. i think i like it. As you might know, i have the 07 GS300 17s right now, but seriously thinking about upgrading to these.

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Originally Posted by Win_Huynh
what size are these graphite wheels?
They're 18x8
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I'd rather get the darker OEM 18incher.
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Originally Posted by GRAND_LS 4
I'd rather get the darker OEM 18incher.
I like it cuz it kinda reminds me of the newer 07 SC430s with standard graphite wheels. I think this might be my next setup...
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When ever I see BLACK wheels, they look like spares... even though lexus spares match the OEM's... Not my style...
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I'm also not a big fan of these wheels. There's many rim choices and opportunities to go bigger, 19's or 20's. Also guys have fit crazy offsets in the rear. I have a set of Walds that cost a fortune but really add to the car IMO. I'd invest in a nice set if I were you, also graphite wheels look dirty to me, reminds me of those BMW and MB front wheels covered with brake dust.
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I would prefer it completely black. Better yet if it has a polished or chrome lip. The photoshopped image above with the Cherry on graphite, the wheels are almost is completely lost, my eyes are drawn towards the car instead.
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