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Old 07-17-17, 06:22 PM
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I drove a 2010 LS460 for several years and loved it. I decided I wanted a fast car, so I sold the Lexus and bought a CTS-V wagon. Turns out I value luxury a lot higher than horsepower and acceleration. Looks like I have found a buyer for the wagon, so I am shopping for another LS. I found a 2013 that comes with these rims (below). Has anyone seen stock rims this color on a LS460? I haven't. I'm curious to know if this was a custom option when the car was bought new or if this was something the previous owners had done. Personally I like it.

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Surely somebody knows something about these rims? The center caps don't look stock to me.
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I am not a wheel expert but this one looks like a after market wheel. If you like the car (& price), wheels can always be swapped easily. That's what I did with mine.
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They look the same as my 19" factory wheels. But the center caps don't have the Lexus symbol. Not sure if you will see the wheels well in the picture below.

On Edit: The ones in your picture looked "smoked." Mine are a bright chrome.
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Originally Posted by Kruger
I drove a 2010 LS460 for several years and loved it. I decided I wanted a fast car, so I sold the Lexus and bought a CTS-V wagon. Turns out I value luxury a lot higher than horsepower and acceleration. Looks like I have found a buyer for the wagon, so I am shopping for another LS. I found a 2013 that comes with these rims (below). Has anyone seen stock rims this color on a LS460? I haven't. I'm curious to know if this was a custom option when the car was bought new or if this was something the previous owners had done. Personally I like it.

WOW, think that is what is called Gun metal grey... Love it, Where can I buy them... They would look epic on my car
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They are OEM 19s from the 07-12 LS, but they look to be PVD black chrome finish.
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Originally Posted by SW15LS
They are OEM 19s from the 07-12 LS, but they look to be PVD black chrome finish.
Was the black chrome finish common ? I dont remember seeing them myself...

I want a set
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I don't believe so, but lots of people had their wheels chromed (one color or another).
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Originally Posted by SW15LS
They are OEM 19s from the 07-12 LS, but they look to be PVD black chrome finish.
Hmm. These are on a 2013 LS460. I'll get to see them in person this weekend when I go check out the car.
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They're an aftermarket finish applied to factory wheels. I'm sure the previous owner bought a set of PVD black chrome 5 spoke 07-12 wheels.

Google "permachrome" or "PVD wheels"

FYI Lexus never offered a stock chrome option on the 460. That ended with the 430.
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Can you post a pic of the entire car at an angle where you can see the wheels? For about 2 years now I've wanted to see a '13 or beyond model with the '07-'12 5 star rims. This is the first evidence that one exists! I don't like any of the rim options on the '13+ and always thought the 5 stars would look great.
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Black chrome
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It does look nice. However, it no longer matches the trim around the windows, bottom of the doors and door handles. Of course it is FAR from clashing either. If those all were done the same way (black chrome), that would look FANTABULOUS.
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The wheels don't match that trim on 99% if LS460s because they aren't chrome
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As much as I like my LS460 I miss my CTS-V. Plus a wagon? Keep it. Awesome cars and still pretty luxurious.


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