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Mud and IS 250 AWD does not equal good

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Old 02-04-08, 09:41 AM
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Default Mud and IS 250 AWD does not equal good

Tried turning around on a gravel road the other day and mabye sat in the same spot for about 2 to 3 seconds when i tried to move and was unable to. the trac crontrol didnt help so i took that off only to sink deeper. I had to get out have my buddy slam it in reverse and me push the car until the rear tires hit gravel. When i went to go get it washed....cost me 20 bucks for a regular wash due to the amount of mud on the car.

Funny b/c on the way to the wash, people must have thought I was off raoding with my lexus.
Old 02-04-08, 11:03 AM
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Ouch - You would think AWD would not have this issue..

Old 02-04-08, 11:06 AM
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If you get the clay red dirt in your tires in the south, it would require a new balancing. Just like the movie, "My Cousin Vinny!!" After that, I have been careful about getting any mud in or around the tire bead if all possible. I have seen firsthand how mud throws off balancing.
Old 02-04-08, 11:32 AM
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you need to lift your IS at least 3" if you wanted to go off roading.
Old 02-04-08, 11:35 AM
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i love offroading in my AWD.
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be sure to get the mud off the wheels, especially if they cake into spots like the lug nut holes, it will throw off tire balancing
Old 02-04-08, 12:24 PM
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awd does no good with street tires...
Old 02-04-08, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 19psi
awd does no good with street tires...
More like AWD does no good in mud with street tires.
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AWD without a LSD on one axle plus a locking center differential is only for pavement.
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Originally Posted by maxnix
AWD without a LSD on one axle plus a locking center differential is only for pavement.
Absolutely true!!!!
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