Long story short: busted rim , cheaper to get custom set of 4 than to replace single OEM wheel ($1,800 ), need opinions. Please help.

Sorry, I suck at posting pics, so here are the links. All the TSW are on the same link.

Here are my choices so far (my car is MMR, going black/gunmetal on wheel), please help me by providing your choice:

1. Yokohama Advan Racing RZ (about 4/5ths of the way down the page, black ISF, gold rims)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-thread-2.html
2. TSW Max
http://www.tsw.com/alloy_wheels.php
3. TSW Mugello
4. TSW Nurburgring Rotary Forged
5. Drag DR-37
http://www.dragwheels.com/product.asp?ID=140
6. Linea Corse 818
http://www.wheeldude.com/wordpress/tag/lc818-wheels

 

you can find single OEM wheels all over ebay

 

I'm not experienced at navigating EBay, but I just did a full search for isf wheels and the cheapest I found was $1,600. I cannot tell if that was for a full set of 4, or just a single wheel.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/19-LEXUS-ISF...fb2c0f&vxp=mtr

It's not very specific regarding if it's 1 or all 4.

Plus, from what I can tell, it takes longer than I can wait to have these delivered. This is my DD, so I have to have this done pronto.

 

What part in TX are you in? Was it the front/rear?

http://www.hubcaphaven.com/mm5/merch...&Store_Code=HC

 

Ebay description says its for all 4 wheels and it comes with tires. Tires are too small though. If you're looking for a cheap set on ebay, check these out. They're $768.99 shipped

 

I would go with the Advan RZ. I think they look the best out of the options that you listed. While I am not a brand name snob by any means, I would be wary of the TSW and Drag wheels. I understand that you may be looking for a quick fix and they are inexpensive, but I would just be concerned about the quality. I have had no personal experience with so I am not trying to bash them, I just feel it is worth investing a few more $$ into a car like the F. I wish you the best with whatever you decide though, and sorry about the busted rim!

 

Austin.
Front-left.

 

Thanks for the advice.

I found some BBSs that I like as well. The CK, CX-R, and CH-R. Not sure

EDIT: nevermind...the BBSs are running like $1,400 each.

 

Not bad at all! Just need them in black/gunmetal type finish.

 

I believe those are the LFA "style" replica wheels that are posted all over ebay lately... not a bad looking wheel if your car is low. Only seen these replica wheels on a black 250 that was dumped on the ground and it looked pretty hot. I just don't know the durability and/or strength of this wheel though.

 

"cough cough" time for vossen wheels "cough cough"

 

I would be wary of anything on eBay that says "style" in the description, this indicates that they are fake. I would never put fake rims on my car, but that's just me.

 

Careful what you "find" on Ebay....


These IS-F style replica wheels are knock offs and they are not even copied to OEM spec

So you wouldn't want to puchase 1 or even 4 of these....

~ Joe Z

 

I like the Advan's the best, but aren't those "pricey" wheels? (I'm no wheel expert!!! so I may be wrong, but I just thought advans were higher in cost than what you're looking for) The Linea Corse's are nice too..... but cost more $$ again I think. The TSW's and Drags look cheep.... maybe because they are... and I wouldn't put them on my F. I'd echo others suggestion and possibly try to get a OEM replacement if possible...

 

So I spoke with my insurance, and I may be able to replace the OEM rim without it costing me a bloody fortune. It's covered under my comprehensible coverage, and my deductible is only $245. So, I guess I'll see what the adjuster says before I make any moves.

Thanks for the heads up on the eBay stuff. Sounds pretty shady.