Sad... just sad.

 

A month or so ago in Chicago they arrested a group of tow truck drivers they were jacking cars and stripping like this.

 

sad sad sad

 

This is the really good thing about having the standard LS460 wheels. NOBODY will steal them

 

That's in the middle east right ? At least they get the 19" 5-spokes as standard (I think all of the pics from that region I've seen have those on their LS460's). But maybe it's not the OEM wheels that's stolen in this case ?

 

just don't be too happy even if you "just" have stock wheels. depend on what city you are in, it's all about demand and supply

 

I'm afraid wheel locks won't stop determined profession theives like the tow-truck drivers.


My questions is: What does Lexus put such "Plain-Jane" wheels on an $80,000 car?

 

Yes, I noticed all the LS460's there had the 19inchers... even short wheel base. Gives the car a real nice sporty look to it.

You are right, they could be non-OEM, but usually those are parked inside, and never left on the street.

Surprisingly, the bolt pattern only works for the LS (they use to steal LS rims and sell them to Camry owners) and since they are standard on the LS, I'm not sure what the thief was thinking

 

I think there are still many even in this forum who are not aware that the LS460/600h wheels have a different bolt pattern from the rest of the lexus models ?

 

yes, agree, even here on clublexus there are only handful of people who know the 4ls has different patterns

plus, those wheels could be used on any bmw, that's big enough of an incentive i guess

wheel locks won't stop any good thieves from stealing you wheels, but they do slow them down a bit. and if they have the choice, they would go with the car next to you without the lock

 

If someone did that to my LS I would not be happy stock wheels or not

 

There are places where there is demand for Lexus wheels on BMW's ?

 

lol, you never know man

 

if someone would please hurry and steal my stocks!!!!

then i'd have no choice but to get new wheels ASAP......no arguments from the wife then!

 

Funny you say that. I personally like them, and I've had lots of people spontaneously say "Hey, I love those wheels!".

My only complaint about them is that because there are so many spokes, it's time-consuming to clean them (lots of surfaces!). But they're SOOO much better than wheels with lots of nooks and crannies and those godawful rivets ... that's toothbrush work!

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