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Finally, a spare tire solution for the BBK-equipped 2IS!

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Old 05-17-10 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by KeepGoing
Would you still need the spacer for the F-Sports?
I was going to ask the same question
Old 05-17-10 | 12:20 PM
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^Absolutely. You might not need as big of a spacer, but you'll definitely need one.

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Old 05-17-10 | 01:19 PM
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Thanks for the diligent research
Old 05-17-10 | 01:41 PM
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nice work Javy.
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Thanks Javier
Old 05-17-10 | 10:57 PM
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Javy, ive been waiting MONTHS for this thanks. Ever since you told me you were gonna build a thread. Can you confirm it clears f sports?
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verry nifty. Awesome work!!
Old 05-18-10 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by JoshIS408
Javy, ive been waiting MONTHS for this thanks. Ever since you told me you were gonna build a thread. Can you confirm it clears f sports?
The Brembo BBK is the largest caliper in terms of size, so if this clears my Brembos it will surely clear the F-Sport kit.

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Old 05-19-10 | 05:38 AM
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Great work!!
Old 05-20-10 | 08:47 AM
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niceee!

i've been looking for a bbk-friendly spare tire for a while now! (getting my bbk installed tomorrow)

i'm so glad i ran into this thread! thanks for sharing javier!
Old 05-20-10 | 08:59 AM
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You're welcome everyone - I knew this would be of interest to several members here. Just in case anyone is curious, here's the weight difference between the IS350 wheel+tire and the IS-F wheel+tire:

IS350:


IS-F:


...and here's the difference in overall height: (IS350 on the left, IS-F on the right)


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Old 05-20-10 | 08:24 PM
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Awesome, thanks for the write up
Old 04-02-13 | 11:23 AM
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Thanks for the write-up.

I know this is a pretty old thread, but just wanted to give an update. I just ordered the tire from Les Schwab in Oregon so it is definitely still available. I tried calling local Les Schwab shops and they could not help me.

I found the contact information here: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/4538660-post57.html
Old 04-02-13 | 08:53 PM
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Have you sold your OEM spare?
Old 04-02-13 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by yungsters
Thanks for the write-up.

I know this is a pretty old thread, but just wanted to give an update. I just ordered the tire from Les Schwab in Oregon so it is definitely still available. I tried calling local Les Schwab shops and they could not help me.

I found the contact information here: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/4538660-post57.html
thanks for the update. ive been meaning to get to this but been lazy. gotta be responsible though.
thanks again javier for the original post too !! thanks guys!



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