I've searched the forum and think I know the answer to my question but here it goes anyway. Will 18" G Spider wheels fit on my 2005 SC without modification? I believe the bolt pattern and offset is the same as my stock wheels. Thinking of purchasing from Lexus but when I check the fitment on the lexus site it says they do not fit a 2005. Any clarification or confirmation is greatly appreciated

 

I love those. Don't know why it says they wouldn't fit.

 

Yes, they will fit with no modification.

 

They absolutely will fit. My neighbor is a long time Lexus salesman and has two SC 430 cars. I asked him the same question and he said the G-Spiders will fit all SC 430 cars without modifications.

 

Above the details/specs of the rims it says they fit. My only concern would be that although they say G Spider rims they are someone else's idea of Spiders.
Good luck. I replaced my ' pizza covers ' with spiders and it elevates the look ! IMHO

 

these are not “someone else’s idea” of Lexus G Spider wheels. The screen shot is from a Lexus dealer parts website.Thanks for the info

 

I had g-spiders on my 2008 SC when I bought it. I got rid of them due to several issues, i.e., too heavy, hard to clean, prone to rust. That said, they were elegant looking. However, I was looking for a more aggressive looking wheel. I went with the Enkei RPF1's which due to their low weight, improved the performance and feel of the SC!

 

Not sure how an aluminum alloy wheel can rust, but OK.

 

Rust was the wrong word...the chrome de-laminated around the edge (it looked like rust, but maybe it was just the cooper electroplating showing through (aluminum alloy wheels need to be copper-plated before they will accept chrome plating). I've been warned the next step was the mating surface to the bead of the tire would de-laminate to the point of causing the tire to lose air, supposedly a common issue with chrome G-Spiders.

Fun fact: The G-Spider wheels are/were manufactured by Enkei. Here are a couple of photos I took showing both Toyota and Enkei markings on the backs of the wheels:

 

These wheels say they are painted not chromed. If they were available in chrome at one point I guess I am wrong. Please provide evidence that your G spyder wheels were chromed not painted like the description indicates.

 

I suspect the chrome finish was applied by an aftermarket company, like these

https://www.lawheel.com/lexus-g-spid...s-74226-2.html

 

Maybe Lexus only carries painted G-Spiders now, but in 2008, chrome G-Spiders came on my SC. My window sticker shows them as an installed upgrade item for a cost of about $1,400. Here is the evidence that my G-Spiders came in chrome (in 2008):

 

A lot of Lexus dealers had OEM wheels done with an aftermarket chrome finish during that period and were sold as a dealer add on option. My old ls430 came with some.

 

No wonder chrome G-Spiders have a reputation for peeling and not holding air (it's not a factory finish)! I always assumed the chrome finish was applied by Enkei. One learns something new on CL every day! If mine were painted silver (factory), I likely would have kept them...the chrome was a little too flashy for my taste!