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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 10:42 AM
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This coming Monday, I am switching out my current 22x9/22x10.5 Lexani CVX-44's for either the Lorenzo WL197 or WL198. Both of Titanium grey finish and machined with stainless chrome lip. I am having a hard time deciding which style I want to go with. I am a little concerned about potential clearance issues with the Lorenzo WL197 because it currently only comes in a 22x9.5 and 22x11 rear. I current have the Tanabe NF210 springs with 255/30-22 front and 295/25-22 Pirelli P Zero tires. I am afraid that the extra 1/2 inch may cut it too close and will rub.
I am open to suggestions and your opinions between the two styles.
Note: I love the way the Lexani CVX-44's look on the car but I am just in the mood to change it up a little.
Lorenzo WL197 Link
http://images.wheelpros.com/cbWL1974.png

Lorenzo WL198 Link
http://images.wheelpros.com/cbWL1994.png
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 10:51 AM
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Here are the high resolution pictures of the two new Lorenzo styles.
Note: True 2 piece wheels with forged barrels.
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 11:11 AM
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Keep it as it is, it is perfect. With the Lorenzo your calipers become visible. You need to polish, paint and keep them clean. However, the WL197 make such a job easier.

For your fitment questions I recommend this thread:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...thread-ii.html
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 11:17 AM
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Big body lex needs the second ones. The thin 5 spokes would look better on a smaller car IMO.
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 11:18 AM
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Thank you for your input. I have already painted my calipers and installed the Lexus logos on them. having a more open wheel is one reason why I thought about changing to a different style to show off the calipers a little more but without looking too much like the "sports car look".
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 05:22 PM
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yeah the second set of wheels looks good.I like your current set up as well.
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 06:55 PM
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As someone here said earlier wheels you have now look great but if you need to change things up second set will also look good on your LS.
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 07:18 PM
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I say keep what you have vs the other two
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 09:08 PM
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Either stick with what you have or I'd say the WL198.
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 10:41 AM
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Calipers look nice. What kind of paint did you use?
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 02:29 PM
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Yeah what u got now is nice the five star might have too much open space in between spokes the second set looks better but Id stick wit the lexanis!!
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 04:58 PM
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Very nice setup already, and nice work on the calipers as well. If you don't mind me asking, do you know the size of the caliper decals?

Out of those two choices, I really like the second pair. I think it will look great!
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 11:04 PM
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I like your current set up but out of the two you showed the 2nd set of lorenzo's looks better to me for a LS.
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 10:35 AM
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Current set up looks bettre than the other two.
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 11:14 AM
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I love the Lexani's you have on your 460 now but between the two Lorenzo WL198 would be my pick.
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