Hunt for the 2013 ISF wheels

[emjay82]

I thought I would share my findings with the group.  I had be searching for some information on the 2013 ISF alloys as I would love them on my 2008 car. I found the design which is RE-V from BBS. Unfortunately they are very rare and the fittings don't correspond and I can only find the correct fittings from BBS Japan. I will continue the search but as you see below (email from BBS USA) the cost is far too steep.....

 

"The wheels would cost about 4,000 USD + shipping from Japan + shipping to you. The last time we flew in a single set from Japan it cost about 650 USD... Japanese imports are taxed higher than we'd like.
The part numbers I'm thinking are REV048 - 19x8.5 et43 - and REV049 - 19x9.5 et50 - As we have not ordered them before, I would need to confirm with the Japanese that they do indeed clear the IS-F brakes".

[Big Rat]

Mark @emjay82

Have you considered joining the Australian ISF site, and seeing if a friendly 'Bruce' there can make some enqs for you there.

The site is somewhat quiet of late and I do not know if it would financially be more beneficial, but what I do know is this :

Considering something like 3 times more ISF's were sold there than here.

They had a much greater interest in after market wheels than here.

Therefore there must then be a fair number of new or nearly new sets knocking about, and this includes the later style you desire.

The main Lexus dealer in Perth as I understand from the site is very highly regarded and may be able to help with contacts supply etc.

And of course they speak English, we'll sort of 😂

Hope this helps 

Big Rat

 

[Flytvr]

22 minutes ago, Big Rat said:

Mark @emjay82

Have you considered joining the Australian ISF site, and seeing if a friendly 'Bruce' there can make some enqs for you there.

The site is somewhat quiet of late and I do not know if it would financially be more beneficial, but what I do know is this :

Considering something like 3 times more ISF's were sold there than here.

They had a much greater interest in after market wheels than here.

Therefore there must then be a fair number of new or nearly new sets knocking about, and this includes the later style you desire.

The main Lexus dealer in Perth as I understand from the site is very highly regarded and may be able to help with contacts supply etc.

And of course they speak English, we'll sort of 😂

Hope this helps 

Big Rat

 

Won't the wheels from Australia be upside down?

[NemesisUK]

8 minutes ago, Flytvr said:

Won't the wheels from Australia be upside down?

No, they just spin the other way round... 

[Big Rat]

@NemesisUK and @Flytvr ah it does my stupid sense of humour the power of good when I can see that I'm not the only muppet on here 😂

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[emjay82]

1 hour ago, Big Rat said:

Mark @emjay82

Have you considered joining the Australian ISF site, and seeing if a friendly 'Bruce' there can make some enqs for you there.

The site is somewhat quiet of late and I do not know if it would financially be more beneficial, but what I do know is this :

Considering something like 3 times more ISF's were sold there than here.

They had a much greater interest in after market wheels than here.

Therefore there must then be a fair number of new or nearly new sets knocking about, and this includes the later style you desire.

The main Lexus dealer in Perth as I understand from the site is very highly regarded and may be able to help with contacts supply etc.

And of course they speak English, we'll sort of 😂

Hope this helps 

Big Rat

 

Thanks 🐀, I will have a look there and maybe on eBay Australia. It could be a long search as out of the F's it's only the 2013/14 models with the wheels. 

[Rusty Crobar]

Good luck with the search, they're nice rims. My rear wheels don't clear the calipers but a 3mm spacer sorted it 🖒

[Big Rat]

14 minutes ago, Rusty Crobar said:

Good luck with the search, they're nice rims. My rear wheels don't clear the calipers but a 3mm spacer sorted it 🖒

@Rusty Crobar Come on now Russ be honest it was the weight of those cannons forcing the rear down onto them 😂

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[emjay82]

37 minutes ago, Rusty Crobar said:

Good luck with the search, they're nice rims. My rear wheels don't clear the calipers but a 3mm spacer sorted it 🖒

I might try to find a similar aftermarket wheel which is similar to the 2013 if I can't find oem options for when it's time to switch back to summer tyres. Might need spacers if I go down that route. 

[Big Rat]

@emjay82 Mark Would you believe it but a set from a 13 plate + the steel spare sold on Polish eBay 9 days ago e1930.00 🙄

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[emjay82]

12 minutes ago, Big Rat said:

@emjay82 Mark Would you believe it but a set from a 13 plate + the steel spare sold on Polish eBay 9 days ago e1930.00 🙄

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darn it..... Wasn't aware of Polish eBay tbh. An alternative 'quality' aftermarket would be Weds Sports who do a couple of similar ish wheels....

[Big Rat]

I like those, just need to get the fit right, one of the Polish builders I work with is into cars (M5 ) and he went on it for me, as my polish is not good 😏

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[emjay82]

5 minutes ago, Big Rat said:

I like those, just need to get the fit right, one of the Polish builders I work with is into cars (M5 ) and he went on it for me, as my polish is not good 😏

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Funny enough I have Polish relatives. Although I only know 'thank you', 'good' and 'how are you'. Which wouldn't help me in negotiations 😉. 

[wildpolish]

10 minutes ago, Big Rat said:

I like those, just need to get the fit right, one of the Polish builders I work with is into cars (M5 ) and he went on it for me, as my polish is not good 😏

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If you need lads anything from polish websites or bit help in translation just message me please.

[wildpolish]

There is an oem set at allegro.pl under auction no 6724875622.

Roughly £1300

As well plenty of aftermarket choice.

[Big Rat]

Again this site has proved its worth time and time again, never know what you might pick up with a bit of research and some language skills , well done @wildpolish all I found was a sold set 🙄

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[emjay82]

11 minutes ago, wildpolish said:

There is an oem set at allegro.pl under auction no 6724875622.

Roughly £1300

As well plenty of aftermarket choice.

Thanks @wildpolish they look like good wheels, but steep £ compared to recent prices on eBay UK. Is that an eBay type site or business sellers? 

[Big Rat]

@emjay82 Mark I bought a second set for mine recently the older style in near perfect condition with tyres for £550.00 for comparison info.

Big Rat

[wildpolish]

Hi, 

Allegro.pl is exactly as eBay. 

Still main auction site in Poland as eBay came later.

Prices vary everywhere. We all know is all down to condition of it.

Worth asking . If you need help I can ask and negotiate the price. 

[emjay82]

Just now, Big Rat said:

@emjay82 Mark I bought a second set for mine recently the older style in near perfect condition with tyres for £550.00 for comparison info.

Big Rat

That was a good deal, I just missed out on those. I have two for the right side, paid £350. Would complete that set or get four new oem/aftermarket and keep those two for long term spares/stock.

[Big Rat]

Nice to tuck away a few bits and pieces for the future one or two on hear collect watches would you believe I ask you watches cough......cough.....

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