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Old 01-31-16, 05:21 AM
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Default Help me pick 17" Rims

04 LS430 Crystal White.

Staying with 17", already have tires.
Limiting my choice to PVD Chrome only due to NE weather.
These will be my 3 season rims.

Looking for something conservative.

Here's what I've found so far.



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Pick what u like.
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The first one will look better on an LS430. However, I think that it would look better with exposed lug and not the caps. The caps are more 1990's if you look at the LS400, Supra TT etc.

You could use GS wheels with 10-15mm spacers and keep the OEM look. That would likely make them flush as an added benefit. The PVD chrome would be a different issue.
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thanks, problem is finding chrome in good shape in my neck of woods.
I want to stick with PVD, powder coating should last longer.
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Originally Posted by lev00221
The first one will look better on an LS430. However, I think that it would look better with exposed lug and not the caps. The caps are more 1990's if you look at the LS400, Supra TT etc.

You could use GS wheels with 10-15mm spacers and keep the OEM look. That would likely make them flush as an added benefit. The PVD chrome would be a different issue.
Using spacers have any issues on wheel bearing ?
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Regarding TPMS sensors. Any ideas for source?
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Originally Posted by catman78
Regarding TPMS sensors. Any ideas for source?
I don't believe there is an actual TPMS sensor. The car's computer uses data from the wheel speed sensors to tell if one tire is lower than the others.
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stay away from Made in China no matter how good they look
Carid.com has a good selection. TSW makes nice 5 spoke wheels
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Originally Posted by semar
stay away from Made in China no matter how good they look
Carid.com has a good selection. TSW makes nice 5 spoke wheels
Got it. They are made in China.

Found this TSW. Not Chrome though. I'm trying to keep price at most $200 each

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the old saying: you get what you pay for

The cheaper chrome rims reflect the quality of the chrome finish
All chrome is expensive to fix if it gets damaged or deteriorates with age. The most common problem spot is the surface where the spoke meets the rim. Often you simply cannot clean the tiny gaps well enough. After a while the rust sets in and it will spread from there (like cancer).
Less problematic is nice weather states but in wintery states the chrome wheels will loose its appearance really fast

Good chrome wheels under 200 - tough to find
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