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Old 09-25-11, 06:54 PM
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Freshlex adding spacer dont change your rolling diameter the tires do
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Is it safe to use 15mm spacers in the rear?
Old 09-25-11, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by laobo979
Freshlex adding spacer dont change your rolling diameter the tires do
Oh, so if im using the same tire on all 4's im okay with adding any king of spacer?

thank you for the insight
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15mm spacer just "pushes" your wheel out 15mm. Don't need to buy new wheels. Kinda like adding washers...your bolt/screw sticks out further.
Should be safe for daily driving. It's debatable when tracking your car.
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Originally Posted by Willis1550
i think 265-30 is better though for AWD
255 technically is closer to rolling diameter than 265, but im not sure if that is stretching?
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Originally Posted by Freshlex
Oh, so if im using the same tire on all 4's im okay with adding any king of spacer?
yes, your rolling diameters will still be the same
Old 10-15-11, 07:24 PM
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Default 07 IS250 AWD Staggered

Hello everyone
This is an awesome thread for all AWD enthusiasts.
- What is your exact wheel/tire setup ?
Front
Tires Invo 225/40-18
Wheels IS350 18"X8"
Rear
Tires Invo 255/40-18
Wheels IS350 18"X8.5"

- How many miles you've been running this for ?
Just installed them less then 50 miles
- Are you noticing any issues (gas millage ect...)
Not yet
- Also post your general thoughts/comments
lowered with Hotchkis springs
I was really nervous about putting these on until I found this thread. Thank you. I think my car looks awesome and does yours.
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Old 10-15-11, 07:54 PM
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Nicecar nice stock drop. But I becareful running 255-40 as your rear wheel be running slower than your fronts. Just a heads up 255-35 you be alot safer.
Old 10-15-11, 07:59 PM
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agreed you want keep it as close as possible the system doesn't there is any slip as in different rolling diameters. you can safely do staggered awd but you have to make sure you do the research and keep everything close within a close %
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Thanks guys, I really appreciate the feed back. I wasn't exactly sure how to figure the %. I did measure the tires and there is a 5/8" difference in hight.
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Default Can I put NON Staggered on RWD??

I JUST bought an 06' is250. I have no clue if AWD or RWD. How do you find that?
Also, I purchased a set of 09' lobster style wheels on ebay and they are all 18 x 8...not staggered.
Will I have any issue's at the dealership with them putting them on? Will it mess up my computer?
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Originally Posted by GTrice22
I JUST bought an 06' is250. I have no clue if AWD or RWD. How do you find that?
Also, I purchased a set of 09' lobster style wheels on ebay and they are all 18 x 8...not staggered.
Will I have any issue's at the dealership with them putting them on? Will it mess up my computer?
AWD should have the emblem on the back, get underneath and look, call Lexus and ask?
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Originally Posted by TTechLexus
AWD should have the emblem on the back, get underneath and look, call Lexus and ask?
Yea, calling would be easy. Sucks that it's Sunday and Beverly Hills Service is closed on Sundays.

Was hoping to find info online. I don't see an AWD emblem though...so I'm assuming it's RWD.
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Don't know why I haven't posted in this thread but here goes.

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20x9-245/30-20's
20x10.5-285/25-20's

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Originally Posted by LEXtegra
Don't know why I haven't posted in this thread but here goes.

VOSSEN VF 083
20x9-245/30-20's
20x10.5-285/25-20's


Your car is the nicest AWD ISx50 I have ever seen.


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