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Old 07-09-02, 09:15 PM
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Hey! Alright, here's the story:
In the future I would like to get 18" chrome rims for my sc300. I really like the style of the L-Sportline model III. They compliment the car perfectly IMO. But the impression that I get is that they are a lot of $$$. Too much for me. Could anyone point me in the direction of a more affordable alternative that looks similar?? I know that there will be people who say "you should just save up" or "you'll be sorry" but all I really want all rims that look nice! Name brands are not a concern of mine. If anyone could help me out I'd appreciate it.

Thanks, (sorry manaray, you probably won't like this idea... )
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Old 07-09-02, 10:52 PM
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Silver,

How Much you looken to spend?

Not to familier with what wheels would look the same as the Model 3's(Manery, GS4WILL,Etc can prob. help you on that) but I was in the same situation as you a couple of months ago, I was going to get the Zentti Mystics but then decided to save and get a better quailty rim. Should be receiving my LowenHarts in a week or so.

This is the way I see it,
Im Not saying that Zentti's arent good, I Just Wouldnt like seeing Altimas, Honda's, ETC.. with the same rim as I would of had
Would you !!

Good things come for people who wait


Also Check the Wheel Classifieds section Too, Sometimes there are some GOOD *** deals there
Old 07-10-02, 12:09 AM
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Yeah I really like that design also...wheelexperts gave me a quote of 2150 shipped. That's not bad at all. Anyone know the quality of these rims?
Old 07-10-02, 12:17 AM
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need to go to sleep, so cannot think of any other wheel similar in design to model 3..but most of L-sport are good quality....certain % of them are made by WORK..of japan
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The ADR Levison is pretty much a knock off of the Model III, but I don't believe the offset will work. Plus they're not hub centric. I got my Model IIIs from Wheel Experts. PM me if you want details on price, fit & finish, etc.

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Old 07-10-02, 04:33 PM
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in a 18" the prices should not be to bad. Wheels and tires like $2500. The ADR's with tires are around $1700. So for $800 it isn't worth getting top quality wheels for your Lexus? Just looking at the online pictures you can tell how much better quality the L-Sportline 's are.

I don't worry about brands either, but I do worry about the quality of the product. $1700 isn't a deal if the quality sucks and the chrome chips off in 12 months.

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Old 07-10-02, 11:58 PM
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I think the 18" will be too small for an LS400... But the jump in price for the 20" model II is too huge (double for chrome).
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Lowenhart BSD sorta look like those


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But the BSD's are couple more $$$

SSR makes a similarish wheel called the Vienna Schalk that's available in 19" but it's a multi-piece wheel so it'll cost more...I could probably get you a set in 19" (8.5" and 9.5" staggered) for around $2800 or so (but don't quote me, I don't have firm prices on this particular wheel)...not bad for a set of quality mutli-piece wheels from a highly respected manufacturer...


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