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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 02:34 PM
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I have an 03 Mellenium Silver with the 17in 7-spoke wheel. I want to keep an OEM look and put on the 18in 04-06 5-spoke OEM rim.

My problem is I see 2 colors available....hypersilver and hyperblack. I think the h/silver is original and h/black is replica but which color looks best on Mellenium Silver and will I notice a harder ride going from 17 to 18?

Does anyone have any pics?
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 04:02 PM
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Your wide will be slightly harsher with the 18" wheels, depending on the hardness and pressure of the tires.
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 04:23 PM
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this thread might help...

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...-question.html
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 08:27 PM
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also where can I get some more wheels for my 05. I have the 18 inchers, but I would like 4 more
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 05:15 AM
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Originally Posted by bcorey

Yes, I saw that thread and it was very helpful. However, I was also interested in findin someone that had pictures to share of their Mellenium Silver LS430 with the h/silver and h/black rims so I can get a good look at which one I want to purchase.
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 07:22 AM
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Thanks JLAWS for the PM pictures.
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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 09:25 PM
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I just moved up to 18" OEWheels in hyper black with Michelin primacy. My old center caps fit perfect and the color matched fine to me and I've been a practicing eye doctor for 15 years.
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Old Dec 15, 2011 | 09:31 AM
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Maxumized:
How is the ride w/ 18" wheels w/ Primacy?
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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Lac
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How is the ride w/ 18" wheels w/ Primacy?
Smooth and quiet compared to old 17's with Continentals. Actually, I expected a harsher ride but it trully feels softer in the turns and over rocky surfaces...a bit paradoxical.
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