Why doesn't the Touring 19" wheels fit the regular models again?
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I suppose that's not surprising they can interchange the wheel sizes, since the LS600hL executive Package comes standard with the 9-spoke 18" as with the LS460 non-touring, whereas without the Exec.Package, it comes with the 7-spoke 19", & I've seen an LS600hL in the Auto Show with the 5-spoke 19" of the LS460L Touring Model too.
I don't think the brakes, sway bars, etc., are different for the Executive Package . . . seems like all the OEM wheels should fit all the LS460/600 models to me ?
I don't think the brakes, sway bars, etc., are different for the Executive Package . . . seems like all the OEM wheels should fit all the LS460/600 models to me ?
hello, we have installed plenty of touring edition wheels on regular ls's and had no problems. we even called lexus and they said there was no issue. we were thinking they were just trying to sell more touring models since they claimed you can only put the 19's on. we also have swapped wheels putting the ls factory 18's on the car that came with 19's.
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I thought the same thing but it works. I have even noticed a sticker on the touring edition ls that says use 19" wheels. they even said at the taste of lexus you could not swap wheels. im assuming they wanted to sell more touring edition equiped vehicles, if you say you can only get these wheels with it. I will keep you guys updated on it if anything comes up. We have started carrying chrome touring wheels which we put on all the models.
I thought the same thing but it works. I have even noticed a sticker on the touring edition ls that says use 19" wheels. they even said at the taste of lexus you could not swap wheels. im assuming they wanted to sell more touring edition equiped vehicles, if you say you can only get these wheels with it. I will keep you guys updated on it if anything comes up. We have started carrying chrome touring wheels which we put on all the models.
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I WOULD be interested in chrome touring wheels when I order my LS 460 SWB.
(Excuse me if I didn't post this properly...I'm a newbie.)
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[QUOTE=Teach;2684814]
I'm curious about the chrome touring wheels. You say they can be put on all models. I presume that includes the SWB. Is that correct? Where do these chrome touring wheels come from. Lexus? Or do you special order extra touring wheels and have them chromed? What is the additional tariff if one wants the chromes over the standard wheel on the SWB?
I WOULD be interested in chrome touring wheels when I order my LS 460 SWB.
(Excuse me if I didn't post this properly...I'm a newbie.)[/Q
hi, we send the stock wheels out and they are plated, and im not sure of the price, im on vacation this week so i cant do any investigating.
I'm curious about the chrome touring wheels. You say they can be put on all models. I presume that includes the SWB. Is that correct? Where do these chrome touring wheels come from. Lexus? Or do you special order extra touring wheels and have them chromed? What is the additional tariff if one wants the chromes over the standard wheel on the SWB?
I WOULD be interested in chrome touring wheels when I order my LS 460 SWB.
(Excuse me if I didn't post this properly...I'm a newbie.)
[/Qhi, we send the stock wheels out and they are plated, and im not sure of the price, im on vacation this week so i cant do any investigating.
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[QUOTE=shawnjohn9;2685730]
I'm curious about the chrome touring wheels. You say they can be put on all models. I presume that includes the SWB. Is that correct? Where do these chrome touring wheels come from. Lexus? Or do you special order extra touring wheels and have them chromed? What is the additional tariff if one wants the chromes over the standard wheel on the SWB?
hi, we send the stock wheels out and they are plated, and im not sure of the price, im on vacation this week so i cant do any investigating.
Shawnjohn9, 
Hope your vacation was good...and that you have time to check on the touring wheels. I'm am still curious as to the cost of the chrome touring wheels. If I don't find a dealer up here in the Midwest that can get me the chrome touring wheels, is it possible to get them through you?
Thanks for any advice and input you can provide.
Teach
I'm curious about the chrome touring wheels. You say they can be put on all models. I presume that includes the SWB. Is that correct? Where do these chrome touring wheels come from. Lexus? Or do you special order extra touring wheels and have them chromed? What is the additional tariff if one wants the chromes over the standard wheel on the SWB?
hi, we send the stock wheels out and they are plated, and im not sure of the price, im on vacation this week so i cant do any investigating.
Hope your vacation was good...and that you have time to check on the touring wheels. I'm am still curious as to the cost of the chrome touring wheels. If I don't find a dealer up here in the Midwest that can get me the chrome touring wheels, is it possible to get them through you?Thanks for any advice and input you can provide.
Teach
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hello, we have installed plenty of touring edition wheels on regular ls's and had no problems. we even called lexus and they said there was no issue. we were thinking they were just trying to sell more touring models since they claimed you can only put the 19's on. we also have swapped wheels putting the ls factory 18's on the car that came with 19's.
Last edited by Atlas; Jul 1, 2007 at 05:40 PM.
forget about sensors and vdim, i don't think that would be a problem at all. if anything it's the suspension / sways, which shawn said it will fit fine. that's probably the key i guess
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Really, how do you know this? I am being very cautious as I don't want to drop $75k and then screw up a beautiful car. I really need to find this out, it's whats holding me up buying the car. I see and hear about everyone putting larger wheels on the SWB, but the dealers are adamant against it.
Really, how do you know this? I am being very cautious as I don't want to drop $75k and then screw up a beautiful car. I really need to find this out, it's whats holding me up buying the car. I see and hear about everyone putting larger wheels on the SWB, but the dealers are adamant against it.
now whether the geometry is different between the lwb (touring) and the other 460, that's what in question
Really, how do you know this? I am being very cautious as I don't want to drop $75k and then screw up a beautiful car. I really need to find this out, it's whats holding me up buying the car. I see and hear about everyone putting larger wheels on the SWB, but the dealers are adamant against it.