Lexus Ls400 '98 Model-Availability Of Wheel Centre-Caps

[Bluesbreaker]

I've had my LS400 about 6 months now, and recently decided to get something done about the wheels on the car, they are the original 5-spoke jobs, and,are in a right state,so, after a few attempts at sourcing a set of mag wheels, and finding-out the LS400 needs such a deep 'offset' -mainly on the front due to these big brake-calipers, plus the money's got a bit tight lately!, I've decided to have them refurbished, off course, now I'm going to have to replace the old plastic centre-caps,as only one has the 'L' logo left on, plus they all look tacky anyway, seems the only place you can get them,( on eBay anyway) is the US, at very expensive prices, ( well, I think they are) does anyone here on LOC have any suggestions as to where I can get them here in the UK? I do appreciate, having researched, the variance in diameter, type,etc,so I know, short of a breaker, (not many) I will have a problem, any comments folks? Iain.

[Scribe]

I've got the same problem. The centre caps were the brightest bits of my old wheels but now they let down the look of the new ones. I was going to buy four new caps until I realised how expensive they are on eBay.

[GEN]

Mine is a 98 with the same problems... Where did you get your wheels refurbished? At the moment my center caps are the best looking bits...!!!!

[Bluesbreaker]

I haven't had them refurbished yet, I live in Milton Keynes, where there are at least 2 reputable wheel-refurb workshops, who have quoted me ball-park figures of between 75-85 quid per wheel, me being an impatient old git, I don't fancy having the LS off the road, while their being done!, but am having a real problem sourcing non-Lexus mag wheels that fit the offset, though Lexus MK quoted me an eye-watering £1,200 for '98 wheels....

you think that's bad, they quoted me £360 for 4 plastic wheel caps...so it's a refurb I think!

[Scribe]

I need to get rid of my original wheels, so if anyone wants a set that needs refurbishment without having to have their Lexus standing on bricks for a few days, and can collect them from Brighton, they're welcome to them.

[Bluesbreaker]

Mmm, I might take you up on that offer...

[graham8370]

I'm changing my wheels (LS460 SEL OEM 19'' 5 spoke)very shortly. As with all Lexus wheels, a refurb would bring them back to perfection but they still look OK for now.

Thinking of putting them on eBay, but if anyone's interested?

There's one on eBay at the moment for £140 but I'll let my 4 go for £400 ish. (4 wheels and complete set of nearly new centre caps)

Graham.

[Bluesbreaker]

Any chance of some photos of your wheels Graham? Regards, Iain.

[graham8370]

Bear in mind that they are 19'' wheels.

[Bluesman]

I haven't had them refurbished yet, I live in Milton Keynes, where there are at least 2 reputable wheel-refurb workshops, who have quoted me ball-park figures of between 75-85 quid per wheel, me being an impatient old git, I don't fancy having the LS off the road, while their being done!, but am having a real problem sourcing non-Lexus mag wheels that fit the offset, though Lexus MK quoted me an eye-watering £1,200 for '98 wheels....

you think that's bad, they quoted me £360 for 4 plastic wheel caps...so it's a refurb I think!

Hey Bluesbreaker, I have a set of wheels you can borrow while yours are being done, I don't know how far you are from me. Mike

[Bluesman]

Bear in mind that they are 19'' wheels.

That does look smart from that angle. If only they would stay that clean. Mike

[Bluesbreaker]

Hey Bluesman, you serious? I live in Milton Keynes, I'd take you up that, but I'd want to return the favour.

[Bluesman]

Hey Bluesman, you serious? I live in Milton Keynes, I'd take you up that, but I'd want to return the favour.

Will send you a PM. Mike