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Old May 24, 2010 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Rashoodz
Then that's the proof, he's saying that it will fit on 2nd generation IS.
it will fit on 2nd generation IS:
1) replica
2) redrilled
3) don't know wth he's talking about

ask him to take pictures on the backside
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Old May 24, 2010 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Rashoodz

The prices are very cheap, so those are Lexus replicas. I'll post the prices later lol.
If those are replicas, with Lexus "L" logos on them, produced without factory approval, they may (?) be illegal. You generally have to have express company permission (or backing) to use logos.

Wouldn't be the first time, however. The market is already flooded with fake Rolex watches and Levi's denim jeans.

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Old May 24, 2010 | 10:48 AM
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Most, just about all of Lexus have a hub bore of 60.1 mm,, and a bolt pattern of 5X114.3. The LS 460 does have the 60.1 hub bore, but uses a 5X120 bolt pattern. In order to make these wheels fit onto anything else Lexus, you would have to use an adapter in order to get it to fit. In other words, this would not be a DIRECT bolt on procedure. These may be replica wheels,, I don't know,, and there is no telling what they mayfit if they are. In all honesty, is it really worth all of the time/effort you are investing in this to expose this guy? Sounds like something more is going on that you are not saying.
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Old May 28, 2010 | 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Rashoodz
The 18 inch costs $1066 a set

The 19 inch costs $1200 a set

He says they're original, I'm guessing they're overpriced replicas. I need proof, I want to ruin his business IF they were replicas.
Price changed, wtf.

18 inch = $933
19 inch = $999

a set!
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Old May 28, 2010 | 01:00 AM
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They're most likely originals, and Gojirra99 described them correctly.

They also will only fit the LS, and certainly not the IS.

Looks like they've been copper chromed, unless the lighting is making them look that way.

Price is good, but not great,
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Old May 28, 2010 | 01:47 AM
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As I remember correctly, cheap oem wheels cost around 400-500 a wheel.
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