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Old May 23, 2011 | 11:07 PM
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Looking to buy same size as oem 18 inch

Anybody knows where I can get nice set of 18 inch rims for my 05 ls430

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Old May 24, 2011 | 05:49 AM
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Are you looking for OEM 18" wheels or aftermarket? You can check the classifieds here, but most of the sales are 19"+ it seems. I found my 17" OEM wheels on craigslist, but proceed with caution. Tirerack.com and discounttire.com are good sources of aftermarket wheels, but be sure they clear the front brakes. If you search here, you'll also find an aftermarket source of reasonably priced OEM-style 18" wheels in hyper black or hyper silver that folks have had good luck with. Happy hunting.
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Old May 24, 2011 | 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by izik
Looking to buy same size as oem 18 inch

Anybody knows where I can get nice set of 18 inch rims for my 05 ls430

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Will you be selling your oem 18s, b/c I am looking for a set of clean oem 18s...
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Old May 24, 2011 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by CarGuy89
Will you be selling your oem 18s, b/c I am looking for a set of clean oem 18s...
As in clean you mean no rash, dings and etc?
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Old May 24, 2011 | 01:51 PM
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i would put a set of bbs lm or similar style wheels on the car. it will look so classy, and wont look like a pimp machine.
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Old May 24, 2011 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by izik
Looking to buy same size as oem 18 inch

Anybody knows where I can get nice set of 18 inch rims for my 05 ls430

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Like these: http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Wheels-fo...7638-2-1.html?

If not these then as others have said beware of LS's huge front calipers. Ask me how I found this out.
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Old May 24, 2011 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ItsRichie
As in clean you mean no rash, dings and etc?
Yes, and straight and true (the two qualities I mentioned are most important).

There are a few members on here who run aftermarket wheels that resemble OEMs (for wintertime I presume) and they all say good things about them.
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