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Old 03-28-13, 07:13 PM
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Just wondering is lowenhart wheels any good?? There these lowenhart ld1 19" that I can get a pretty good deal on it with tires but hmm not sure on it. Just wanna know what your guys opinion on it yes I know it's my car my style etc but doesn't hurt to have other people tell me what they think of it lol

Here is a photoshop pic of them on my car, thanks to seize


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some info here

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/the...-wheels-2.html
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Thanks for the info seize! All please leave comment on what ya think of the wheels on the ls400, so far I been getting dislike and one like so far lol
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Any other thoughts/opinion?? I have just confirm that they are lowenhart ld1, they have hart stamp on it and there rivets and bolts on it making it three piece

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I thought lowenharts are quality wheels plus there three piece so they are rebuildable but I hate seal issues with three piece so to me 2 piece is more durable, but price will always be the main concern.
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The guy willing to trade me his set of ld1 for my subs so hmm is it worth it?
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Back in the day and read that as old school, these were prety nice looking wheels. Still is but there have been copies done and it doesn't get the recognition it once had. It went DUB style in big chrome and got played. I still find it nice but keep in mind I like the older VIP type styles. If you keep the car simple within that vintage in set-up, it fits. If you want a more contemporary look, pass on these.
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those wheels are played out but still nice, if you like them then grab if the price is right


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Another thing to take into considearation is weight. While it is a 3pc wheel, it's still cast. If my memory serves me correctly, LD1's were quite heavy. I think in 20 x 9 they were just a tad under 40lbs. Not sure how correct that figure is but yeah, they're quite heavy in contrast to a fully forged wheel.
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Originally Posted by bootnylee
those wheels are played out but still nice, if you like them then grab if the price is right


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I won't have to pay anything as in cash it's just straight trade my 12" kicker comp for the wheels :P
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those wheels are played out but still nice, if you like them then grab if the price is right


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I won't have to pay anything as in cash it's just straight trade my 12" kicker comp for the wheels :P
shoot then I would definitely do it


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Meeting up the guy today! Bad thing is the wheels are 5x112 so I most likely gonna get adapters/spacers which I don't mind since on 5x114 wheels I need to run spacers to be flush anyway

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your choice I just hate having to put adapters to make wheels fit because of the potential balancing issues.
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Originally Posted by Lextrician
your choice I just hate having to put adapters to make wheels fit because of the potential balancing issues.
Yeah I totally understand that but I don't mind much since have lifetime alignment :P
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