I know, that's what's killing me. The new 18inch G spiders are on special for under $900 for all 4!

Those 5 spokes at Sewell are chrome though, I just need silver. For that price I'll just get Iforged. I'm waiting for Darrell to get back with me on a price on Silver.

 

If I have to pick between the G Spider, Machined Tourmaline, 06 5-spoke and 2nd-Gen 17" 5-spoke, my pick will be the Machined Tourmaline. Tourmaline looks great on the new 06 GS.

 

sometimes I like em and sometimes they remind me of ES330 wheels. IMO the old school GS 5 stars match car better

 

Stick with the stock 17s, like you said they provide a good balance of handling and ride comfort. Look in the classified forums, there are a few sets on sale. I would be surprised if they cost the same as the I-forged you're looking into. Also, I'm not so sure if you'll be happy with getting 17 inch aftermarket rims for the price you pay and because they would look kind of small in that size. If you go aftermarket, at least get 18s because you were willing to get 18s from the 3rd gen GS.

 

Let me just say I love my L-Tuned 17's.

 

Yah, $900 for four wheel = not forged. Disn't you mention you wanted forged wheels? The OE Lexus wheels aren't forged, either.

As far as weight goes, a high-quality forged 20" wheel is typically lighter than a cast 18" wheel- my 20x9.5 front wheels are only 25 lbs. each. I'd bet the OE 18x8 '06 GS whees are at least that heavy...

One note: from what I understand, iForged wheels require hubcentric rings, so make sure they include these. In my humble opinion, a $2500+ set of wheels should be center-bored vehicle-specific, but... rings work well, the 'captive' type metal rings are the best (as opposed to plastic). Not sure what they use, though.

Strangely, the OE 2006 GS 18" wheels look good on the new GS, but not so good on the second gen.

 

You know where I come out on this, Chuck. And, as for the wheels in the first picture, they are nice wheels, just not on the 2nd gen GS. I just don't think they look right.

 

Iforged will make them hubcentric for you for extra $50 per wheel.

are you sure oems aren't forged? L tunes(OZ) like Cinfulx's aren't forged either?

 

yah sorry not feeling those 2006 gs430 wheels...idk it doesnt blend in too well with the 2nd gen gs.

 

Just to chime in on the weight issue - I have 18 inch HRE 447R's (forged and hubcentric of course) and they weigh only 22lbs (almost 5 lbs less than the stock OEM 17 inch wheels). So, if anything, by not getting the OEM wheels, getting a good quality forged wheel in 18 inches is a good choice for saving some weight.

 

chuckb, the OEMs are cast not forged like Bob said. If you do want a stronger and lighter wheel go with an hre or iforged.

 

those wheels off of 06 GS430??? really??

 

i dont think they go well with 2nd gen.. they looks ok with 3rd gen but not with 2nd.. or maybe it's cause i dont like green color for gs.. maybe they look good too.. i dont know

 

Like what everyone said, it doesn't look that good on our 2nd gen GS.
On the same note with what gs400998 posted, I saw the link for 5 spoke 18's, but no
pictures Has anyone seen or have picturs as to what they look like???

 

they are the wheels this whole thread is about

you guys really don't like em? how bad can the quality be if they come on a $55k Lexus?