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Where can I find authentic OEM rims at a cheaper price than the dealership?

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Old 08-20-13, 06:54 PM
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Default Where can I find authentic OEM rims at a cheaper price than the dealership?

The other day my tire started losing PSI and I thought it was a nail in my tires. Turns out my rims were cracked on the inside. Took it to a repair shop they said it was also out of shape (wobbley) and unrepairable. I need a new rim ASAP and I love my lexus and would not put a replica on it.

So even with an employee discount its $483.
Looking online at anything not from Lexus looks to be a replica

Does anyone know a place in San Diego or website that sells authentic 2008 18" liquid graphite 10 spoke front rims?

Need help ASAP!
Old 08-20-13, 07:04 PM
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you can try to look on Craigslist and see if there's any available. I never knew there was a rep. for the stockies.
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They say oem, but when you look at the description they say replicas.
also they sell at $200 which is odd when lexus sells for $500
yeah I've been searching there. Not a fan of used, but I might have to go that route
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You try Sewell Lexus?
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Originally Posted by Sffd103
You try Sewell Lexus?
+1. Make sure to sign up on Sewell &indicate you are part of 'clublexus' when doing so in order to get the discount applied
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Classifieds section here
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might want to check ebay, ebay classifieds, craigslist
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Originally Posted by Sffd103
You try Sewell Lexus?
It ends up being $485 w the discount, so the same as the price i have now
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I saw a set of 4 on ebay 2 days ago. asking price around $400.00.
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I looked into this as I want to get out of the staggerred set up when I bought tires last time. I could not justify spending $800 to get 2 rims just so I can rotate my tires. I checked ebay for months leading up to my purchase, but the only set I saw was as expensive as new.
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Originally Posted by MGB
I saw a set of 4 on ebay 2 days ago. asking price around $400.00.
That cheap?
Haha, but i only need one replacement
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$400 for a set of 4 OEM wheels would be a great deal.

If you are looking for just one rim, you should try local Craigslist or junkyard.

Good luck.
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Originally Posted by Initial G
$400 for a set of 4 OEM wheels would be a great deal.

If you are looking for just one rim, you should try local Craigslist or junkyard.

Good luck.
Kind of sketched about how low the price is since replicas are $200 for one rim and if these are $400 for a set i doubt its in good condition or they're fakes.
I'll look at them though haha

Thanks for all the help guys
I guess I gotta search harder
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why wont you put replicas on your wheel. if its identical to oem and less than half the price and you just need 1 rim, wouldn't it be a no brainier? Just because they are replica doesn't mean they are bad quality
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Or just buy a used OEM set on the cheap. (its the price of one and you dont have to worry about spares..). That's the crap hand you were delt OP.

It's this, rep, or upgrade. Personally I'd buy the used set....


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