Winter tire suggestions?
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I'm looking to outfit the IS250 AWD with some winter tires. The car has 225/45/VR-17 Dunlops on there now, but I can just tell they're going to be no good in the winter.
First, since our car is leased, I'm NOT planning on buying a second set of rims and TPMS sensors. Rather, I want to mount the snow tires on the existing rims. Secondly, is there any advantage to using a slightly narrower tire with the AWD (for example going from 225 to 215)?
I did a search and the Blizzak LM-25 comes up a lot, but it seemed to be attached to IS350s with RWD. What are some suggestions for a 250 AWD?
Many thanks for the input!
First, since our car is leased, I'm NOT planning on buying a second set of rims and TPMS sensors. Rather, I want to mount the snow tires on the existing rims. Secondly, is there any advantage to using a slightly narrower tire with the AWD (for example going from 225 to 215)?
I did a search and the Blizzak LM-25 comes up a lot, but it seemed to be attached to IS350s with RWD. What are some suggestions for a 250 AWD?
Many thanks for the input!
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There are two reasons for installing the TPMS. If you run low profile winter tires in the snow and experience a cut tire you will at minimum, damage your rim. It actually wokrs well at catching slow leaks like nails. Also the warning lights in the dash are really annoying after a few days of driving. Just my opinion from experience.
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^ you think TPMS will work with steel rims? the tire shop (green bay tire) that i usually go to don't seem to want to install them?! i also asked speedy... they have no clue! and the dealer wants $3000 for tire + oem alloy rim + tpms + install... ![Frown](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
if tpms works with steel rims, i'm all for it... just don't want to spend $1800 for oem alloy rims for the winter...
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if tpms works with steel rims, i'm all for it... just don't want to spend $1800 for oem alloy rims for the winter...
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From what I read the top performers out here are Michelin X-Ice, Gislaved SoftFrost 2 and Nokian Hakkapeliitta RSI. The latter is what I have purchased. Can’t wait to try them. Let it snow!
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I like the thread on those Revo’s. Less aggressive than the RSI but probably bigger contact patch for handling? What drew me to the RSI is the R rated instead of Q. Only 10 km/h difference but I’ll take it. It will be hard staying below that speed all winter.
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^ you think TPMS will work with steel rims? the tire shop (green bay tire) that i usually go to don't seem to want to install them?! i also asked speedy... they have no clue! and the dealer wants $3000 for tire + oem alloy rim + tpms + install... ![Frown](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
if tpms works with steel rims, i'm all for it... just don't want to spend $1800 for oem alloy rims for the winter...
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if tpms works with steel rims, i'm all for it... just don't want to spend $1800 for oem alloy rims for the winter...
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I’m paying 1128$ for tires and 800$ for aftermarket 17" rims. Plus tax and TPMS. I shopped around and this was the best deal I found at a local speed shop.
Lexus dealer wanted 1475$ for the 17" rims. You can negociate 10% off easy.
Lexus dealer wanted 1475$ for the 17" rims. You can negociate 10% off easy.
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$1800.00 is too high even in Canada for oem wheels should be closer to CN $1400.00. There was a group buy from Sewell at US$760.00 for all four oem wheels! If you can find steel wheels that clear the IS350 brakes then give it a shot. However, to maintain the factory balance of the car you should go staggered,...just my opinion. Check eBay, Clublexus and my.is for a used set of oem wheels.
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So far it looks like I'll spending $1000+tax for tires & steelies...