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Old 09-14-05, 04:12 PM
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I just ordered these wheels from Clublexus vendor DXC of Creative Auto Network for my 05 SC430. I must admit I was a little hesitant at first. I had to wire him all the money up front because they are custom made to my specs 19x9 +28F, and 19x10 +27R. So far DXC has been great to deal with. I will keep you guys posted on my experience in case some are interested in making a purchase as well. My ETA should be around 4 weeks I guess. I am going with 245/35/19 and 275/30/19. Can anyone recomend a tire that will look good with the sc430 as well as perform good?
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Old 09-14-05, 04:21 PM
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What finish did you get them in? Very nice wheels btw.
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I got the silver polish like in the photo. There is also SBC which is black chrome. it is a great looking finish, but I think it looks better on darker cars my sc is also white.
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he is getting the same silver finish

any reason for the specific offset?
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No not really, Just a number the techs at Amistad came up with from there manual. I better go with their numbers just incase there is a fitment problem I'll have some recourse. Its only 3mm off of Mark's. I could always add a couple of mm of spacers if it is not far enough out. Better caution on the safe side Inside than outside!
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I just got an email from DXC at Creative Auto Network regerding the ETA of my wheels. They will be receiving a container from Japan this month and he will keep me updated wether it is on it or not
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for me unless you have any clearance issue i wouldn't put on spacers, just leave it as is
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Originally Posted by camillian
I just got an email from DXC at Creative Auto Network regerding the ETA of my wheels. They will be receiving a container from Japan this month and he will keep me updated wether it is on it or not

1 correction, the container shall LEAVE this month

Thanks for your comments, I hope this transaction will go smoothly.
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Originally Posted by DXC
1 correction, the container shall LEAVE this month

Thanks for your comments, I hope this transaction will go smoothly.
sorry DXC,
I guess I was just a little excited and didn't consider the time it takes for the container to be shipped to the U.S
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NIce wheels man
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those are going to look great,
Nice choice


If i get an ls430 in about 1-2years, i will most likely get a set of amistad. Please let me know how you like these wheels

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you can also ask gsxotic for his feedback on amistad wheels. he seems to like them a lot
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one of my favorite wheels...... very nice
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I received an email from DXC at Creative Auto Network last night. My wheels have finally left Japan and are on the ship. He tells me they should be in his hands by the end of the month.

A few days after I ordered the wheels in September I oredered a couple of sets of centre caps and the tire pressure sensor hardware from DXC also.

Anyone interested in these wheels should know that they are now compatible with the Lexus tire pressure system.

Oh here are the pictures of the centre caps. I ordered the silver/silver to match the polished wheels and the white/silver to match my sc430 since it is white!
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Congratulations Can't wait to see them on your car

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