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Thief got my centercaps! help finding correct oems?

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Old 11-23-13, 11:42 AM
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Default Thief got my centercaps! help finding correct oems?

Walked out of best buy today and noticed someone helped themselves to a pair of the centercaps on my car. I have the silver finish factory 18s. I checked ebay but don't want replicas or fake ones that won't fit. Anyone been through this and know a part number for the right ones or a good source? Probably order through sewell once I know what I'm ordering.

Gotta love people. These caps don't seem like the type that just fall out either am I right?
Old 11-23-13, 11:49 AM
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The website "wheelsandcaps" seems to have what you need but Sewell might be a good choice too. It is a stoopid theft. Not worth much. Are swingin' medallions on a chain coming back? Yeesh!
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Measured them at 2.5 inches. Looks like a few models share the same caps across the lexus line up.
Old 11-23-13, 01:18 PM
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I'll measure the ones I got at home... Had 4 lying around I bought years ago... Would rather sell to a CL member vs. ebay
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Found a seller on eBay who was very helpful and ordered a used oem cap for 20.00 shipped.

The 18" wheels take the 2.5" lexus cap with circular logo.

Should be here in a few days. I hate looking at the car knowing it's missing lol driving me crazy
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Mine were missing when I purchased my car. Made the dealer order me some new ones when I negotiated the deal. These were the 17" chrome caps. I'm pretty sure the dealer cost was still absurd. Something like $20 each.

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Yes these caps from local lexus dealer were almost 50.00 each. Crazy if you ask me. Hope I never need a,full set
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I too recently had one gone missing and ended purchasing a set via eBay for $22. Got them in them a few days and it fit perfectly and looks like OEM. I pulled one off one of the other wheels and compared them and they are identical (best I can tell) and fits just as snug. Now I have a few extras that hopefully I won't need. Silly to pay dealership prices for something like this. Good luck!
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Years ago Discount Tire broke the centercap on my SC400. They promised to replace it, but never did. Probably because of the cost. The very reason I have never been to Discount Tire sense (and never will be again).
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