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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 05:32 PM
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I have been looking for some new wheels for a while and I can’t seem to find anything that I must have immediately. I saw a nice set mounted on a SC430at the dealership and I'm strongly considering them. Any thoughts?

http://www.lexus.com/models/SC/acces...wheels_sc.html
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Ah, the Tourmalines! IMO, those are some of the nicest factory rims that Lexus offers.

Here they are on a black SC430 (machined finish)



More pics here
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ht=tourmalines

Here they are in chrome

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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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one of the nicer wheels from lexus
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by markch
I have been looking for some new wheels for a while and I can’t seem to find anything that I must have immediately. I saw a nice set mounted on a SC430at the dealership and I'm strongly considering them. Any thoughts?

http://www.lexus.com/models/SC/acces...wheels_sc.html
Those are beautiful wheels but before you make any decisions, please pay a visit to Tirerack.com. For the money, you could get at least 19" to fill in the gap.
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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Actually, it is the tire size you choose that determins if 19" or 20" will fill the fender gap a little.
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 11:01 PM
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heehee, if you are interested for aftermarket my amistad is on sale.
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Talking i have these hre's for sale

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...php?t=293460:D
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Lexus does know how to make wheels sometime
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I know that my car looks black, but it is really Black Sapphire. A beautiful deep metalic blue.

[QUOTE=Seize;2769874]Ah, the Tourmalines! IMO, those are some of the nicest factory rims that Lexus offers.

Here they are on a black SC430 (machined finish)

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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 01:22 PM
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Ordered the Tourmalines today and they should be mounted by tomorrow. Will post pics when I snap some. $1,350 + tax.
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hmm... Sewell Lexus sells them for under $1000.

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$795 exactly if you order it by 07/31.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=288197

Tourmalines look better than SC430 stock wheels, but the truth is the wheel fitment still sucks imho.

Last edited by talwang; Jul 17, 2007 at 01:48 PM.
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by talwang
hmm... Sewell Lexus sells them for under $1000.

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$795 exactly if you order it by 07/31.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=288197

Tourmalines look better than SC430 stock wheels, but the truth is the wheel fitment still sucks imho.
Thanks for the pricing info, I'll take a copy with me to the dealer tonight and see if they are motivated enough to adjust their quote.
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 03:47 PM
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I Bought The Isp Wheels From Carson , They Look Great

219.00 Each With Cap
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 09:13 PM
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The service manager at Pleasanton Lexus matched the Sewall price without any issues or discussion. They are always a pleasure to deal with.
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 08:48 AM
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markch: I am from the Bay Area too. Who is the service manager you spoke with?

Thank you.
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