IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models

20" will fit?

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Old 10-14-06, 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Alex350
People with IS250 AWDs need to have the same size rims in the front and rear, not to exceed 8.5 inches wide.

The ones with the IS250 and IS350 can have the same size wheels in the front and rear, but can also have staggered setups (different widths in the front and rear)
I will be getting a RWD. Is there a better setup, or is it just personal preference? What is the difference with a staggered setup?
Old 10-14-06, 09:05 PM
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Well with the staggered set-up, you can't rotate your tires, which is I think the biggest (and maybe the only) disadvantage.

I think all of it's advantages are performance-related. You put the wider tires in the back since those are the drive wheels to give better acceleration and maybe try to limit oversteer.
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Originally Posted by Tony1
Alex350, IMO, I think you may have the best looking IS I've
see so far .. Those tires are soooo low profiled, I hope
potholes don't exist in your area
Thanks for the compliments Tony1! The roads in El Paso are OK in some areas and some are really messed up. I always am extra careful when driving around just in case...
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Originally Posted by IRCRomeo
I will be getting a RWD. Is there a better setup, or is it just personal preference? What is the difference with a staggered setup?
The difference is the tire width in the front and rear. Like Rocket said, there are some advantages and disadvantages depending on the setup you get. I chose to go staggered for performance and looks as well
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