ogjohnsmit

I kind of prefer OEM because they always appeal to a larger audience in case you ever needed to sell your car or your wheels. I just purchased an SC430 and I’d always just skip over any sellers that had “custom” wheels on their cars. Some aftermarket wheels really complement the SC430 but others I wonder what was the owner thinking when they put those wheels on that car???

Well anyway, the two OEM wheel designs I’ve been considering are G-Spider or Tourmaline. Which do you think looks best? Are there any other OEM wheel types for the SC430 besides these and the pie-plate or twisted star?

Thanks.

MDames2

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Both of these wheels look good, in my opinion. But I prefer the tourmaline wheels. I like the look of the spokes better than the G-Spiders. But I don't think you can go wrong with either.

Bgw70

I am biased for obvious reasons...

Helogadget

I like them both, but I like the tourmalines best. Maybe someday I will spring for a set if I can find a good price.

StillLine

As am I, also, for obvious reasons...

iolmaster

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I have the tourmalines and the only reason I like them better is they appear they are easier to clean. I think they both look good. I have a smokey granite and the tourmalines look great.

texsexlex

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...liking the Tourmalines a little better

riknchar

I had Tourmalines on my 2009 Pebble Beach, and I did like the look. They were also fairly easy to keep clean.

For my new (to me) 2002 SC430, I just ordered the G-Spiders. They were actually a bit cheaper than the Tourmalines (I paid a total of $936 for a set through Lexus Parts World with the 10% CL5 discount), and I really do like the look of them. Can't comment yet on how easy they are to keep clean (they are due to arrive today and be installed tomorrow), but I'm looking forward to getting rid of the "Pie Plate" wheels I have now!

SaintLexus

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Hi Ogjohnsmit,

Have you considered using wheels from a different Lexus vehicle? Like a 2013 GS 350. I have one for sale and it's in tip top shape and the tires are included and they are in tip top shape as well.



Here it is on my SC300.

NAmVet68

I personally always like the G-Spiders better myself. That being said, I went with a set of MRR-GT1s. They are available in more sizes (wider or taller), better offsets to fill the wheel wells and are far lighter than OEMs.

As you can see, they look very similar. Very happy with them

Taysdad

I have both sets actually.
I have the Tourmalines for my all season tires and the G-Spiders for dedicated snow tires.
I was having a lot of trouble deciding when I first wanted to upgrade so this was my compromise.
In retrospect, I prefer the Tourmalines over the G-Spiders, but they are pretty nice as well.

StillLine

Boom! Here you go. My 430 just got some new shoes. Look good IMO.




Gorgeous Mid-November Day

Harold57

Looks good.

mandyfig

Looks good. Partial to my Tourmalines though!