che_ryan

Those wheels look amazing the ones you linked, I saw them on their ebay page and contemplated getting them but costs too much :(

Plus I just scraped the chit out of my left front wheel the last month and put me off getting any new wheels because I'd most likely scrape my new ones again in the future.

What wheels are you running now ichiban? 18's?

Those black chrome ones would look fantastic on my car (starlight black). I think they would look terrible on yours che-Ryan. The F sport rims would look okay I think (titaniumesque colour)

i agree :) chrome and gold...not a good combi...it'll make my is look like xmas decoration hahaha

I know its a preety unique color...all my previous cars has been black and I kind of fall in love with this color...very japanese in character.

yeah...but the most popular combination on IS seems to be white and gunmetal rims :)

Dealer said this is 'black chrome' it does look better in real life....I don't know how it'll look on my mystic gold IS, might look horrible hahaha

I did bit of photoshop to see how new wheels will look on my car. Check these out: Which one better? what do you guys think?

At this point I like the f-sport wheel better, more aggresive appereance, where the x-wheels look more exclusive / luxury.

I went to my local dealer: Lexus Blackburn and ask about 18" oem and they show me this:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/130962712188?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

They said this wheels are really rare, freshly shipped from Japan, and they part of Lexus JP accesory line. $3000 fitted with Conti tyres (they will confirm the tyres brand again). Does this sound too expensive? or decent deal?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/19-LEXUS-ISF-IS250-WHEELS-STYLE-19X8-19X9-5-TO-SUIT-IS250-STAGGER-FITMENT-/280774574594?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item415f780202&_uhb=1

Do these look like stock height to you.. Too much of a gap ... Or still okay?

It doesn't look too horrible :) but a slight drop will make a huge different.

The price is not bad...but what's the quality of this replica? are they way heavier than the original too?

Found this pic, looking at the fender gap looks like a stock ride height?

Yep, its my ultimate wheels too :) but i heard this wheels are $$$... I have one set on my isf on GranTurismo ps3 if you're intrested hahaha

Also this isf wheels are 19x8 and 19x9 on the back? I heard some people mention that it'll rub on is250? Because isf has wider body.

Hey gunnar....just realised that too...the new model f-sport have this rims, altough it looks bit darker than this one...kinda gunmetal finish i think.

The blade from the x model? My local lexus dealer sell them for $1100 without tyres...still a bit expensive :(

The cheapest f-spring so far that i can find on ebay is around AU$330 dlivered, not including install. I guess your local mechanic can do the install fairly easy.

They said the spring will work with stock shock as well.

Here's the link:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/190811624194?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

I'm actually keen to put f-sport spring on mine as well, only 1" drop all around sounds ok to me.....I'm not a big fan of going really low too. And with 18" that'll totally change the car look.

I actually find these replica 19" LFA wheels from US lexus forum....

1 dude on that forum put 1them on 350, using f-sport spring and he claim that no-rubbing issue at all.

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-second-generation/623073-my-19-lfa-replica-wheels-4.html

Looking reallly good on the pic....love the simplicity and the clean look of it

Are you looking for genuine or replica...I saw replicas for just $1000 online the other day.

and I found some LFA replicas as well on ebay US store of course.

Check this out: they looking rather good actually!!

this might help you

http://au.lexusownersclub.com/forums/topic/11716-fitting-18-lexus-rims/

I think sports lux and prestige do share the same suspension hence same ride height and sports had slightly lower suspension.

and if i'm not wrong sport lux rims around that year is 17" not 18". Sports model have the 18" one.

I did a bit of photoshop myself :) to try out my car with different rims. I personally like the 18" f-sport rim second choice would be 18" sport wheels. Looking for one as well right now.

I saw few isf reps on ebay. They might ship to Perth as well.

Thanks Bowen :)

Here's my action plan: Take it to Lexus and supply my own Spark plugs (from Manukau Toyota $115) and supply my own engine oil. I think I'll save some $$ and still have full Lexus service history this way.

And hoping that they'll give me is350 for replacement car hahaha

Is Mobil1 5-30w the one should I buy?

I'm up for it..... however my car is stock standard, no mods to show off....but i'll be intrested on what people mod their IS250 :)

My is250 90k service is coming up soon too, Contacted Lexus City Melb and Lexus Blackburn they both quoted around $1300 mark.....expensive :(

But I guess it worth doing it on the dealership for the sake Luxus service history? and the quality as well?

Alternatively I now a guy had a workshop specialised in Jap car, preety sure he can do it way cheaper.

Any toughts / input guys?

Being new to the forum curious to know if you guys do any IS250 gathering / meet up in Victoria?

First time poster, loving the forum

My recent purchase last week

Loving it so far

nothing more than stock at current

New forum member too and loving this forum :) looks like My mystic gold Is250 found a brother 'gold' here...awesome.

Here's mine, stock standard. And wanting some nice 18" oem wheels perhaps f-sport spring as well.

ilv1004s has OEM IS F rims - they'll look pretty awesome ;-)

Do you mean he's selling them? ;) I'm keen hahaha

Thanks :) next thing to figure out is what's best oem 18" will looks good. Love the new f-sport forged rim but i heard they cost a fortune and super rare too

Hi guys,

After years of ownership of european sedan, I decided to get IS250 instead. And it was the best car that I've ever drive. Love the dynamics and the look....oh my goodness she's beautiful.

My mystic gold IS250 is not the most popular color, but I fall in love with the color, it does compliment the body line a lot and it is very japanese in character too :)

Looking to get 18" and f-sport spring fairly soon.