I have a chance to buy a set of Factory reproductions from another member. My question is, What do you think of the reproductions vs. original factory wheels? The reproductions have a step up with fake rivots. The OEM's don't. How about quality? What do you think? I'm open for both.

 

Just to clarify, these are 18" 5 spoke UL wheels.

 

Them reproductions with the rivets save your money & get some OEM's just my.02

 

Curious, why do you say this? From a looks standpoint or a quality standpoint?

 

I can't speak on the quality but i can say they're ugly imo...you have to be happy with them no matter what i or anyone else says.

 

Anybody else? Does anybody have any pictures?


And how do you feel about a tire size of 235/50/18? Think there will be to much gap?

 

Also, If I were to do 19 or 20's, what size tire would you run for both? Something tall enough to fill in the gap but also clear everything on a factory height 2002 LS430?

 

Guys, I aplogize. I'm not trying to be a pest here but I am very near buying wheels.

It's between the 18" replicas

Or these in either 18's or 19's. What tire would you recomend to clear and also fill wheel gap with these?

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand

 

I think you're talking the 5-spoke replicas off e-bay for like $450 right? I like the 18" overall, and I think the rivets give it a different look. Whether I like them or not, I'm not sure, but I think I do like them.

As for quality, I would imagine they're close to OEM, but at $450 for four, doubt they're FANTASTIC.