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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 02:34 PM
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Default 19" RX350 Chrome Wheels - A little more than I wanted to spend

I spent a bit more money than I wanted, but it was worth it. The wheels look great on my wife's truck and she's happy.


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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 08:22 PM
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That ain't no truck..it's an SUV!
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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 01:35 PM
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She loves bling! What did it cost and I assume it was a 3rd party who did the job?
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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 01:39 PM
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Should have gone the EBAY or Craigslist route and saved a bundle. But as long as shes happy that's all that matters right... Happy wife happy life!!!
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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 03:09 PM
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I spent $249.50 and installed them myself in 5 minutes. They look great!

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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 03:21 PM
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For all 4 wheels? That's a great deal!
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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 04:31 PM
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Do they go over your stock wheels?
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 03:18 PM
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They are called chrome wheelskins. They snap on the wheel for a perfect fit and essentially turn your stock wheel into a chrome wheel. I purchased some for the 17" Scion tC wheels I'm running on my car and was so impressed with the look and quality that I immediately conducted an internet search for the same product for the RX. The reason I said they were a little more money than I wanted to spend was that I got the wheelskins for the tC wheels off eBay for a total cost of less than $65 and the wheelskins for the RX were $249.50. Totally worth it though. I'm afraid I'd feel a bit silly if I'd spent the money and hassle switching over to chrome dipped wheels and someone rolled up with the chrome wheelskins and told me they were less than $250 and were installed in the driveway in 5 minutes. They don't look cheap or second-rate in any way. Trust me, if they did, they wouldn't be on my car or the RX. Frankly, the wheelskins are a much less expensive and far easier way to chrome plate your wheels.




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Interesting, they look good.

Since youve had them before, how does the original finish of the wheel hold up. Im wondering if dirt gets in between and scratches.
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 06:13 PM
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Yes, interesting. They look really good. I'm not a big fan of chrome wheels but I'll keep these in mind as an option if we ever curb a wheel pretty bad.


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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 02:54 PM
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Somehow it makes the RX look more like a Chevy Equinox with the commonly optional chrome wheels - a little tacky in my estimation, but what do I know, I'm not big on "Bling".
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 07:17 PM
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I don't have any data regarding how the original wheel finish holds up under the skins since I haven't removed them from either vehicle yet. As mentioned, the skins are ideal if you have a wheel or two with some curb rash or scratches and you're looking for an inexpensive way to make the wheels look brand new. For me, I just wanted chrome wheels and I think they look great!

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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 10:11 AM
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Default Well, dang it!

Darn, I should have waited. Here's the chrome wheel skins for the 19" seven spoke Lexus RX wheels for a much more reasonable price.

$103.20 plus $9.95 shipping

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My RX came with actual chrome wheels from the dealer. i didn't even realize you put skins on. That looks good! I actually like the bling on my Obsidian RX350.
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Sevn86
I actually like the bling on my Obsidian RX350.
So do I !!!

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