Unusual color (stock?) rims on 2013 LS460
#1
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Unusual color (stock?) rims on 2013 LS460
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.
#4
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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.
On Edit: The ones in your picture looked "smoked." Mine are a bright chrome.
#5
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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.
#6
Lexus Fanatic
They are OEM 19s from the 07-12 LS, but they look to be PVD black chrome finish.
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#10
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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.
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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#11
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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.
#13
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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.
#14
Lexus Fanatic
The wheels don't match that trim on 99% if LS460s because they aren't chrome