Anyone with G-spider wheels?
Driver
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if its a choice between unique lexus rims that i dont even like versus rims that i truly appreciate that may be seen on other cars....ill still take the ones i actually think look good.
if they look equally good to me, then of course take the unique ones from lexus. but why buy rims that arent that appealing just because its unique?
if they look equally good to me, then of course take the unique ones from lexus. but why buy rims that arent that appealing just because its unique?
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From: FL
Originally Posted by DanIS350
Let's see...
Factory Rims: Lexus engineers and design specialists spending countless hours to create a rim specifically to compliment and enhance the visual style of a single vehicle.
Other aftermarket rims: Designed to be put on any kind of car and can be purchased by anyone, meaning that your $45k Lexus can be sharing the same rims as a '98 Honda Civic. No, thanks.
That's not to say that you can't find a great aftermarket rim for the Lexus, but I feel like most simply detract from the car and are put on for their own sake.
Trashing Lexus rims is ridiculous.
Factory Rims: Lexus engineers and design specialists spending countless hours to create a rim specifically to compliment and enhance the visual style of a single vehicle.
Other aftermarket rims: Designed to be put on any kind of car and can be purchased by anyone, meaning that your $45k Lexus can be sharing the same rims as a '98 Honda Civic. No, thanks.
That's not to say that you can't find a great aftermarket rim for the Lexus, but I feel like most simply detract from the car and are put on for their own sake.
Trashing Lexus rims is ridiculous.
Driver
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From: WA
i see that post "lexus rims=ugly" as just an opinion. he's not trashing the quality or R&D put into it, just stating its not to his visual liking. i agree with you, with the countless hours of putting together a great quality, and to some...a great looking rim, the lexus rims are def not garbage. but i do agree with that other guy who thinks they are ugly. good quality rims does not equal good looking to me. and in no way am i trashing the lexus rims, other than not liking the look
Lead Lap
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From: Ohio
If it helps anyone, at all, anymore....my car has g-spider wheels:
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2146050
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2146050
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From: Under an IS F since 2008
Originally Posted by DanIS350
Let's see...
Factory Rims: Lexus engineers and design specialists spending countless hours to create a rim specifically to compliment and enhance the visual style of a single vehicle.
Other aftermarket rims: Designed to be put on any kind of car and can be purchased by anyone, meaning that your $45k Lexus can be sharing the same rims as a '98 Honda Civic. No, thanks.
That's not to say that you can't find a great aftermarket rim for the Lexus, but I feel like most simply detract from the car and are put on for their own sake.
Trashing Lexus rims is ridiculous.
Factory Rims: Lexus engineers and design specialists spending countless hours to create a rim specifically to compliment and enhance the visual style of a single vehicle.
Other aftermarket rims: Designed to be put on any kind of car and can be purchased by anyone, meaning that your $45k Lexus can be sharing the same rims as a '98 Honda Civic. No, thanks.
That's not to say that you can't find a great aftermarket rim for the Lexus, but I feel like most simply detract from the car and are put on for their own sake.
Trashing Lexus rims is ridiculous.
^^^ I totally agree with this guy!!!!!!
Thats why I sold my Ace wheels and now I rock on these OEM Lexus Wheels!!!!
I researched the G-Spider Wheels heavily... I loved the look and the Graphite Polished Finish, but the flat surface design is what turned me away.. They look great in pics, but when I finally got one in my hands and test fitted it on my 2001 IS300... I was stunned on how flat they were.. .
So I went with the 2006 GS 18x8 optional Tourmalines...(Thanks to Sewell Lexus In Texas)
They look great on my IS and I get plenty of compliments on my New OEM Sporty & Luxury look...
Too bad they only make them in 18x8's (No 18x8.5 available)...
This would be a great upgrade wheel for the new IS 250 & 350..
However, those of you who have the IS250 AWD, can use these wheels easily, with out any issues...
Joe Z
Last edited by Joe Z; Apr 11, 2006 at 08:04 AM.
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To comment about Lexus wheels being ugly.
I couldn't agree more! They are ugly, all lexus and most car manufactures stock wheels are usually there so that the owners doesn't ride on hubcaps.
Sure, most of the lower end aftermarket rims are can be made to fit any car, but I highly you will see any fixed up CIVIC with HRE or any premium aftermarket rims anytime soon.
The one thing that makes it so 98 CIVIC can't sport LEXUS wheel is the lack of bolt pattern option.
Personally I have G-Spider wheels on my car and they look great. Factory wheels are discusting to say the least.
I couldn't agree more! They are ugly, all lexus and most car manufactures stock wheels are usually there so that the owners doesn't ride on hubcaps.
Sure, most of the lower end aftermarket rims are can be made to fit any car, but I highly you will see any fixed up CIVIC with HRE or any premium aftermarket rims anytime soon.
The one thing that makes it so 98 CIVIC can't sport LEXUS wheel is the lack of bolt pattern option.
Personally I have G-Spider wheels on my car and they look great. Factory wheels are discusting to say the least.
Lead Lap
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 483
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From: Ohio
Originally Posted by S54toIS350
To comment about Lexus wheels being ugly.
I couldn't agree more! They are ugly, all lexus and most car manufactures stock wheels are usually there so that the owners doesn't ride on hubcaps.
Sure, most of the lower end aftermarket rims are can be made to fit any car, but I highly you will see any fixed up CIVIC with HRE or any premium aftermarket rims anytime soon.
The one thing that makes it so 98 CIVIC can't sport LEXUS wheel is the lack of bolt pattern option.
Personally I have G-Spider wheels on my car and they look great. Factory wheels are discusting to say the least.
I couldn't agree more! They are ugly, all lexus and most car manufactures stock wheels are usually there so that the owners doesn't ride on hubcaps.
Sure, most of the lower end aftermarket rims are can be made to fit any car, but I highly you will see any fixed up CIVIC with HRE or any premium aftermarket rims anytime soon.
The one thing that makes it so 98 CIVIC can't sport LEXUS wheel is the lack of bolt pattern option.
Personally I have G-Spider wheels on my car and they look great. Factory wheels are discusting to say the least.
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