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Old Dec 30, 2021 | 11:31 PM
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Question Any Cheap 17" Wheel Upgrades?

What is a good set of 17 rims that will fit a stock 2000 gs300 that I can just go to a junkyard and pick up for cheap?
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Old Dec 31, 2021 | 02:31 AM
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Some 17" SSR professors with a bolt pattern of 5x114.3 would be a cheap upgrade if you can actually find them at the junk yard.
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Old Dec 31, 2021 | 08:15 AM
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Seems like you would have better luck going about this in the opposite direction. Instead of trying to find a specific set of "17 rims in a wrecking yard. I would recommend seeing what wheels are for sale in Your area that have the correct measurements and then buying the set that you think are the best for your car for what looks like a fair price. There are plenty of cool rims that will fit your car. Several Infinity models came from the factory with "17 Rays, or there are many Lexus models that came with "17 alloys that will fit nicely. But finding a set of 4 decent rims that are all straight and true, can be more difficult than u would think.
Your best bet would be some local classified listings like Craigslist or whatever is popular in your area. And see what pops up. Also a pull-it-yourself wrecking yard is an option if the lowest price is the main goal, but you need to inspect any candidates real carefully before purchasing them. The wrecking yards in my area don't offer any guarantee or warranty on wheels and tires.
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Old Dec 31, 2021 | 04:32 PM
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The stock 2nd gen 17x8 wheels.

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Old Jan 1, 2022 | 11:19 AM
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Factory IS300 five spoke wheels and some of the early LS430’s had 17’s too.
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Old Jan 1, 2022 | 01:37 PM
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ya, if your flexible on the style, it's not hard to find "17 rims and tires. These are currently in the local Salt Lake City classifieds. Rims and tires for $275
http://Lexus Wheels And Snow Tires | 17” Lexus Wheels

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Old Jan 6, 2022 | 02:04 PM
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I got a set of perfect 18s on facebook marketplace for $700.00 that came off 2020 IS350 Look and fit great! Sold the old ones for $200
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Old Jan 6, 2022 | 02:40 PM
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I got a set of perfect 18s on facebook marketplace for $700.00 that came off 2020 IS350 Look and fit great! Sold the old ones for $200
That’s a really good deal since they’re so new,
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Old Jan 7, 2022 | 10:38 PM
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Thank you for all the replies. I ended up finding a set of rims off of offerup which were 18inch rims by niche not sure what model these are but they look pretty nice. Got 4 rims and tires for 450. 255/45/18 in the rear and 235/45/18 in the front. do you guys know what the model of these rims are?

this pic is off of the seller. can't put my rims on because the lug nuts that I have were too large in diameter. bought some black ones from amazon.

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Old Jan 8, 2022 | 07:50 AM
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Very nice! They look good. You got a good deal.
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Old Jan 9, 2022 | 11:53 AM
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That’s a pretty good deal all around, I would go with slightly lower profile tire when these tires are worn out. A set of 235/40/18 in front and 255/40/18 in back will be closer to the diameter of the original “17 tires it came with. I think they look better, handle better and are still compliant enough not to be jarring on rougher roads.
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