I'm looking at downsizing the 18" (to 17") wheels that came with my LS430 when I bought it used a year ago at a Lexus dealer.

On Tire rack there are various options for the wheel construction. What is the best wheel construction?

• 1pc. Gravity Cast
• 1pc. Gravity Cast w/Flow Forming
• 1pc. Low Pressure Cast
• 1pc. Low Pressure Cast w/Flow Forming
• 1pc. Tilt Cast
• 1pc. Tilt Cast w/Flow Forming
• 3pc. Forged Cntr, Spun Outer, Cast Inner

 

be sure you research the difference in readouts on your speedometer...

 

My speedometer readout is about 3 mph higher than actual so going to 17" should bring it back to normal.

 

Have you considered the 17" oem wheel options? Probably the best bet in terms of quality.

 

Are you suggesting used wheels? If not where can I buy these wheels?

 

I am gonna say this again but no one listens just get a 17 enkie wheel and tire package for $1500 off tire rack the type of rim how its made does not matter unless you are looking for performance then there is a huge difference but i am assuming that like everyone else on this forum you want to just drive your car and leave it bone stock so yah enkie rim tire package off of tire rack call it a day.

Just research the rim and make sure there rims dont grenade. Because safety is more important than anything else in my opinion.

 

I have a set of oem 17" chrome 7 spoke wheels, message me if you'd like to purchase them

 

You can seldom find brand new oem wheels on ebay, but youll pay a premium.

I highly recommend sourcing used wheels from another member here on ClubLexus. People are always going to aftermarket wheels and offloading their old stockers.
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You can usually find a good deal on stocks on craigslist as well, in my area I see 4-5 different sets for our cars. It gets a bad rep but if youre smart there are plenty of deals to be had.

$1500+ is an asinine price in my mind if all you want is a nice stock set. Dont pay for aftermarket if its not what you really want! A good stock set with good tires should cost 1/3rd of that at most!

and if you want to talk reliability/safety nothing beats stock, no need to worry about "grenading".

Now if you want something more customized thats another story...

 

The OEM Chromed wheels should be avoided, IMO. The chrome plating will eventually begin to flake off usually in the area where the tire bead holds air pressure. Slow leaks and flats will ensue.

The only sure fix would be to have each wheel stripped of it's chrome and repolished or powdercoated for appearance and all that will end up costing more than a set of Enkie wheels in the design of your preference.

 

Anyone got a link to some Enkei wheels that will fit LS430?

 

I'd like to see this too

 

chrome wheels get a bad reputation because of the weather conditions. I live in a dry climate and have had chrome wheels on my last 4 cars. no problems.

 

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/resul...5&autoModClar=

 

Soooo, what is the condition of these 17" chrome wheels? And what region do you live? I have the silver version of the same wheel, looking to upgrade... -Casey

 

Doh!! That wasn't an instant message, sorry folks