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LS460 wheels on LS430 w/Pics

Old 02-24-12, 11:14 AM
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Default LS460 wheels on LS430 w/Pics

I came across this car and it has the ls460 18" wheels. I remember in the past people had ask about putting them on the ls430. Here are some pictures so everyone could get a idea of what they would look like. I know this guy have to use 5x120 to 5x114.3 adapters.









Old 02-24-12, 11:23 AM
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They look sweet
Old 02-24-12, 11:47 AM
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They look better on the 430 than in the 460 IMO.I wonder how the 19 in 5 star ls460 would look on the 430?
Old 02-24-12, 01:05 PM
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Sweet looking ride - I like the look.

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Old 02-25-12, 11:16 AM
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Eh...not so much
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Really dull. Belong on a Camry or Corolla.
Old 02-25-12, 04:35 PM
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Yep I agree - don't like the look at all...kinda boring - it might even be worse in chrome even though I like chrome wheels in general - a little bit Camryesque to me - but hey everybody has a different eye and taste so if they like it, good on them.
Old 02-25-12, 06:15 PM
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I've always felt 5 spokes are best, 6 still good, bit more and it's just blah...
Old 02-27-12, 06:15 AM
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A little to plain for my taste.
Old 02-27-12, 07:23 AM
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Something about it looks like an Acura to me...
Old 02-28-12, 02:56 PM
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I don't like em very much on this year...

I do think they'll look better on my wife's 06 Odyssey, same bolt pattern too, might give it a try. I have tried M3 wheels, but they stick out too far in the rear.
Old 02-28-12, 08:23 PM
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naw not getting the feeling. i dont like these rims even on a current LS models.
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Looks sick.

I know its hard to believe but some people actually like the simple elegant look the vehicle was designed as, and dont want the gaudy look of ugly *** ghetto wheels.
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Not bad looking. Not great either. Not a fan of using adapters to make wheels fit. Spacers and adapters tend add vibrations.
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If that was 2" or lower it might get a nicer feel, at stock height, so-so. Fitment looks decent.

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