I've just ordered my tires, so they'll be coming within a week or so. I'm putting my set of Lexus ISP Mode wheels (18x8 front/ 18x8.5 rear) on my SC430 with Nexen N3000 tires. (235/40-18 front & 255/35-18 rear) What do you guys think of this setup? I haven't seen any SCs with the ISPs, just plenty with Tourmalines.

EDIT HERE IT IS! I love it. Excuse the quality, it was taken on my phone. What you think?

 

I like those wheels a lot. How much are the ISPs costing you?

 

I bought them from eBay a couple of years ago for $250 for 4! haha. I picked them up locally. Right now, they are on my LS430. But I am putting 06+ GS wheels on my LS430 and putting the ISPs on my SC. Should work out great. haha

 

i'd like to get 20x9.5 for my SC but i just replaced my tires through discount tire so i guess i am going to have to wait on getting new rims.

 

Edit on first post. To the TOP!!

 

Nice wheels.. time for a drop..

 

Wheels flow nicely with the car. Great choice!

 

You will love the Nexens... I run them on my 07' Maxima and SC.. with about 15K pavement time, i wud say that my initial impression is that these Nexens are among the best if not the best performing tire ive had. And I've had Pirelli, BFGood etc. Great Price too... you can get a great deal on them at www.tires-easy.com My 245-35-20 sells for just $96 per tire.

 

Thx for the compliments guys! I love the wheels and they look much better in person. Hope to take some better quality pix soon.

007-- I love the initial feeling of the Nexens. They are VERY grippy so far and the staggered setup is much better suited for the SC IMO. I absolutely love my car now. haha

Here is another pic.

 

very nice...you are the first to do this, I believe. They look OEM

 

These wheels are exactly the look I have been looking for! I presently do not have an
SC (saving up so it will take awhile).
They look great! I agree with scdroptop, they look OEM. After many months of research, I want an OEM look or very close to it. These cars can look gangsta' in a hurry with the wrong wheels. LOL!
I was originally going to go with the 5 spoke GS430 wheels but I like these better.
Send us some higher qauality pics if possible.

Blessings,
Brian

 

Nice wheels.... wondering what your original wheels were...and if they are for sale ? My 02 has the pie plates and am looking for the 5 spoke covers. Thx JP

 

Thanks for the kind words. It's good to hear the 'OEM look' comment because I wanted to go for a sporty OEM look, a la The Mercedes AMG-line. I think I've done it and may be done modding for a while until I get my 06+ tails! In a way they are sort of OEM, since they are Lexus manufactured although not originally offered on the SC430. I got the tire setup idea from the Merc E350 Coupe. My setup has the exact dimensions and after some research, I decided to go with it. Thx again!

 

I originally had 5 spoke original SC430 wheels with twisted-star caps and moved to 06+ 5-spoke GS wheels and now these. Unfortunately I sold my original twisted-star wheels. I'll keep an eye open for you though!

 

I saw very similar wheels once like them and fell in love...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-Ni...Q5fAccessories

these are very reasonable...similar look, 9" rear though