17 inch Lexus rim opinion
09-11-2011, 06:15 PM
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well i got them cheap yes but my friends think the xB is ugly and they think the rims make the car even more uglier lol but i love my xB dont get me wrong otherwise i wouldnt have bought it. And another point is that the spokes just clear the caliper, so i'm a little nervous about it. I think the tC rims look alot better, i think i should wait for a set to be sold by a member or something and let these is300 rims go.
09-11-2011, 06:17 PM
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i like them. Its very clean looking. It clears and you dont rub anywhere right? Then you're good. If you like them then keep them. My friends talked so much mess when i got an xB and now they all like mine.
Its your car, do what you want.
Its your car, do what you want.
09-11-2011, 06:24 PM
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you know wut, you are absolutely right!. they always say how ugly it is and then when theyre in my car they all fall asleep cos its so roomy and comfy (well, over smooth pavement lol)
09-11-2011, 06:44 PM
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well i got them cheap yes but my friends think the xB is ugly and they think the rims make the car even more uglier lol but i love my xB dont get me wrong otherwise i wouldnt have bought it. And another point is that the spokes just clear the caliper, so i'm a little nervous about it. I think the tC rims look alot better, i think i should wait for a set to be sold by a member or something and let these is300 rims go.
If you paint your calipers they will pop more, you can also paint your wheels. The cool thing about paint is, you can use different colors to accent or hide features and bring interior colors to the outside.
When I bought these they were bronze and didn't accent the white car well.
It changed the look from this
to this
09-11-2011, 09:49 PM
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Sounds to me like you need new friends
If you paint your calipers they will pop more, you can also paint your wheels. The cool thing about paint is, you can use different colors to accent or hide features and bring interior colors to the outside.
When I bought these they were bronze and didn't accent the white car well.
It changed the look from this
to this
If you paint your calipers they will pop more, you can also paint your wheels. The cool thing about paint is, you can use different colors to accent or hide features and bring interior colors to the outside.
When I bought these they were bronze and didn't accent the white car well.
It changed the look from this
to this
09-11-2011, 10:46 PM
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well i got them cheap yes but my friends think the xB is ugly and they think the rims make the car even more uglier lol but i love my xB dont get me wrong otherwise i wouldnt have bought it. And another point is that the spokes just clear the caliper, so i'm a little nervous about it. I think the tC rims look alot better, i think i should wait for a set to be sold by a member or something and let these is300 rims go.
those look great, don't listen to your friends lol..you can always run 5mm spacers (or any other size that fits) if your not comfortable with caliper clearance
09-11-2011, 10:54 PM
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They are stock lexus rims right, stock rims are great quality compared to lower quality random aftermarket wheels. Plus i think lexus rims are manufactured by enkei which are really good quality rims, I think you've got a good deal.
about oem rims: http://reviews.ebay.com/The-truth-ab...00000007814191
just a random question what does your friend have?
about oem rims: http://reviews.ebay.com/The-truth-ab...00000007814191
just a random question what does your friend have?
09-11-2011, 10:59 PM
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09-12-2011, 07:13 AM
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That looks totally different, you probably had to spend a good amount of time sanding it down, prime and paint with multiple coats. I know for sure I wouldn't be able to do this lol and definitely not with these lexus rims, i might just sell these and ride on the stock steelies for now.
09-12-2011, 08:19 PM
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I have thought about getting these rims for mine. TC rims won't work because the bolt pattern is different. I am still exploring possibilities. It's your car. You are the only one you have to satisfy. The friends who gripe are probably the same ones who want a ride in your box.
09-12-2011, 08:53 PM
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I have thought about getting these rims for mine. TC rims won't work because the bolt pattern is different. I am still exploring possibilities. It's your car. You are the only one you have to satisfy. The friends who gripe are probably the same ones who want a ride in your box.
09-12-2011, 10:25 PM
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You are correct about 1st-gen tC wheels (5x100), but the 2011 2nd-gen tC has our same 5x114.3 bolt pattern, and comes with 18x7.5 +39 offset wheels. You can see what they look like on an xB here:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...ght=tc2&page=4
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...ght=tc2&page=4
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09-12-2011, 11:15 PM
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I had those wheels on my car for a bit. 09 XB in white. Only difference is that I had spacers. I like them. So did most of my friends. I personally think putting Lexus wheels on the 2 gen looks way dope.
