MERGED SNOW tire and rims discussion
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I have some wheels and tires I purchased for my old 2007 IS250, I paid almost $1200 for them. They are 17" and the tires are in great shape. Going to sell them here Locally for $750. Used two winters (3 months at a time).
Konig Oversteer Opal
OVERSTEER 17x 8 5x114.3 45 offset
Cooper Weather-Master S/T 2
225/45R17
Konig Oversteer Opal
OVERSTEER 17x 8 5x114.3 45 offset
Cooper Weather-Master S/T 2
225/45R17
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#154
If 17x7s fit, maybe my old Acura RSX rims work then
#155
Instructor
Ah ok. I just purchased the 350 F sport and keep reading that only certain rims fit. Since I'm from Alberta Canada, I figured I might as well get all the info early and get things on sale before winter hits...which can be anytime
If 17x7s fit, maybe my old Acura RSX rims work then
If 17x7s fit, maybe my old Acura RSX rims work then
#156
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New owner of a new 2015 Lexus IS 350 F Sport AWD here. Local Lexus dealer still had a few 15 IS 350 left, so they were offering some good discounts on them. I want to start looking at rims for the next winter. Does the Gen 2 IS 250 (17 inch, top picture) or Gen 2 IS 350 rim (18 inch, bottom picture) fit the 15 Lexus IS 350 F Sport AWD.
Jeff
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Blizzak WS80 Tires
for a winter setup, i was considering the stock rims with blizzak ws80 tires with the same dimensions as the stock all seasons. my question is, can i just remove the all seasons from the rims, and put the blizzaks on?? after about 5-6 months? and then i was hoping for suggestions for a summer setup with after market rims that i have not decided on yet. For those of you who saw my BMW post, its a no go for me
#158
for a winter setup, i was considering the stock rims with blizzak ws80 tires with the same dimensions as the stock all seasons. my question is, can i just remove the all seasons from the rims, and put the blizzaks on?? after about 5-6 months? and then i was hoping for suggestions for a summer setup with after market rims that i have not decided on yet. For those of you who saw my BMW post, its a no go for me
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IS350 AWD Stock Tires
My wife's 2016 IS350 AWD came equipped with Bridgestone Turanza EL400-02's.
Front: 225/40R18 88W
Rear: 255/35R18 90W
I did the same thing that you are considering for winter wheels/tires except I chose the Michelin Pilot Aplin PA3's over the Blizzaks.
Front: 225/40R18 88W
Rear: 255/35R18 90W
I did the same thing that you are considering for winter wheels/tires except I chose the Michelin Pilot Aplin PA3's over the Blizzaks.
#162
Winter Tire set up
hey guys just curious what tires you guys are running for those winter months that are just a few months away.
there is not snow everyday so what tire would you guys run to get performance when there is no snow but have traction when there is snow? any ideas?
I will be switching back to the stock rims im currently running pss on a AWD.
Got pics? show your set up.
there is not snow everyday so what tire would you guys run to get performance when there is no snow but have traction when there is snow? any ideas?
I will be switching back to the stock rims im currently running pss on a AWD.
Got pics? show your set up.
#163
Driver School Candidate
hey guys just curious what tires you guys are running for those winter months that are just a few months away.
there is not snow everyday so what tire would you guys run to get performance when there is no snow but have traction when there is snow? any ideas?
I will be switching back to the stock rims im currently running pss on a AWD.
Got pics? show your set up.
there is not snow everyday so what tire would you guys run to get performance when there is no snow but have traction when there is snow? any ideas?
I will be switching back to the stock rims im currently running pss on a AWD.
Got pics? show your set up.
#164
Exactly the same set I'm running. Installed the winter tires on my stock rims and purchased the f-sport rims for my summer tires. The winter tires on the AWD are excellent. We get some nasty winters here in Saskatchewan and I was very happy with their performance.
#165
I've had Blizzaks on several sports cars and sport sedans and they are amazing. I was able to use my Audi "sorry we screwed you on the diesel" gift card at an Audi dealer for 2 Blizzak WS80 in 225/40/18 for the front.
My question is on using the stock wheels on the F-Sport which are 18x8f and 18x8.5r. Would you go 235/40/18 or 255/35/18 on the rear and why? I'm thinking 235/40/18 for the slightly higher sidewall (3.7" vs 3.5") and narrower footprint (8.9" vs 10") which is better for wet and snow conditions. Gearing would change +1.6% for the taller 40 series tire versus the 35.
My question is on using the stock wheels on the F-Sport which are 18x8f and 18x8.5r. Would you go 235/40/18 or 255/35/18 on the rear and why? I'm thinking 235/40/18 for the slightly higher sidewall (3.7" vs 3.5") and narrower footprint (8.9" vs 10") which is better for wet and snow conditions. Gearing would change +1.6% for the taller 40 series tire versus the 35.