RC350 F-Sports Stock wheels
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RC350 F-Sports Stock wheels
I'm interested to hear what everyone thinks about the stock RC350 F-Sport wheels.
When I first saw them online I didn't really like them. Then I went to see them in person. Now I like them even less. I think they are WAY too complicated - like they have 20 spokes in all. TWENTY!! It looks like a rat's nest to me. I love the simplicity and color of the IS350 dual 5 spoke graphite color wheels.
Also, I don't know what Lexus was thinking but the RC350 stock wheel gap is GIGANTIC, the biggest I've ever seen on a passenger car. ANY Passenger car. To make matters worse, the wheel gap in the front is actually larger than the gap in the back!
I was at the dealer this week because I was going to get an ultra white RC350 F-Sport but the wheel gap and wheels themselves are not doing it for me. Yes, I can lower it, and buy some decent wheels.
I'm a Lexus fan and have a 2011 IS350 F-Sport, so I'm not bashing. Just disappointed in the RC350 wheels and humongous GAP.
So now I'm thinking of getting a 2015 IS350 F-Sport, the sedan might actually look better than the RC coupe.
So, what does everyone think of those wheels?
When I first saw them online I didn't really like them. Then I went to see them in person. Now I like them even less. I think they are WAY too complicated - like they have 20 spokes in all. TWENTY!! It looks like a rat's nest to me. I love the simplicity and color of the IS350 dual 5 spoke graphite color wheels.
Also, I don't know what Lexus was thinking but the RC350 stock wheel gap is GIGANTIC, the biggest I've ever seen on a passenger car. ANY Passenger car. To make matters worse, the wheel gap in the front is actually larger than the gap in the back!
I was at the dealer this week because I was going to get an ultra white RC350 F-Sport but the wheel gap and wheels themselves are not doing it for me. Yes, I can lower it, and buy some decent wheels.
I'm a Lexus fan and have a 2011 IS350 F-Sport, so I'm not bashing. Just disappointed in the RC350 wheels and humongous GAP.
So now I'm thinking of getting a 2015 IS350 F-Sport, the sedan might actually look better than the RC coupe.
So, what does everyone think of those wheels?
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If you're talking about just the stock wheels on an RC350 F-Sport i think they look really nice. (For stock wheels)
this is my opinion though.
Wheel gap is terrible but can be fixed with a nice drop. I dunno. when I went to go take a look in person I thought the stock wheels were pretty nice. I just like stuff that pop out and is unique
this is my opinion though.
Wheel gap is terrible but can be fixed with a nice drop. I dunno. when I went to go take a look in person I thought the stock wheels were pretty nice. I just like stuff that pop out and is unique
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I also like the stock F Sport split 10 spoke wheels.
I don't mind the gap but I do wish it was the same ride height as the F Sport they showed at the Geneva Auto Show.
I do agree about the problem of the front wheel gap being bigger/taller than the rear. It makes the car look like it's sitting uneven. At first I thought it was only a problem with the AWD models but then I went to Longo Lexus in El Monte today and saw the same uneven wheel gap on a regular F Sport. I think I've seen some that look more even so I'm not sure why some are different.
I don't mind the gap but I do wish it was the same ride height as the F Sport they showed at the Geneva Auto Show.
I do agree about the problem of the front wheel gap being bigger/taller than the rear. It makes the car look like it's sitting uneven. At first I thought it was only a problem with the AWD models but then I went to Longo Lexus in El Monte today and saw the same uneven wheel gap on a regular F Sport. I think I've seen some that look more even so I'm not sure why some are different.
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I'm surprised you haven't noticed the gap, a polar bear could sleep on top of the wheel!! Here are 2 pics of the front wheel gap, one an F-Sport RC AWD (white) and the other is a regular RC.
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Generally Lexus is VERY inflexible when ordering a new vehicle, so I doubt they will allow it.