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Hello all,

Recently purchased a CPO 07' IS 250 RWD. The vehicle came with chrome rims with no lexus center-cap. The dealer told me lexus doesn't manufacture chrome wheels (i.e. not OEM). Is that true?

I was wondering how can I check if my wheels have TPMS? Does anyone has any pictorial view of where is it located?

I'm planning to replace 2 of the rims as it is badly scratched. As such, what are the things to take note when replacing the rims?

Jetfire

iTrader: (3)

look at your valve stems to see if they have a metal steam and not rubber.

like this

also if you don't have TPMS on your wheels, your dash should say something. unless they put the TPMS in the spare tire.

mitsuguy

iTrader: (2)

just a quick note - that valve cap that shows pressure in the above picture - don't EVER use those... I have seen more ruined tires because of those things than they have saved... its plastic - it gets hot, it gets brittle, it comes apart... generally when it comes apart, it leaves the part that is pressing in the valve core and it lets all the air out of the tire...

Lexus didn't make wheels chrome AFAIK, but many dealers took the opportunity to have the OEM wheels chromed and offer it as a dealer installed option...