MERGED SNOW tire and rims discussion

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11-08-18, 08:23 AM

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I have a set of Michelin X-Ice XI3 on Niche Misano wheels that were awesome in both snow and ice. They’re for sale – PM me for info.

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11-08-18, 08:26 AM

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I have a set of Michelin X-Ice XI3 on Niche Misano wheels that were awesome in both snow and ice. They’re for sale – PM me for info.

What size and price?

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11-08-18, 08:31 AM

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Yes, earlier ones from the "WinterContact" serie.
But not on Lexus, that was a FWD car.

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11-08-18, 08:42 AM

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Yes, earlier ones from the "WinterContact" serie.
But not on Lexus, that was a FWD car.

Were they good on your other car?

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11-08-18, 08:48 AM

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Yes, especially in snow (~6 in.) and on wet road surface.

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11-08-18, 08:58 AM

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As I recall, I've bought them around 2012-2013. At the time those tires were produced very good results in the winter tire tests.
They provided balanced performance in different test conditions.

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11-08-18, 09:44 AM

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No reviews

There are a few reviews...all very good.

https://www.tirerack.com/survey/Surv...tirePageLocQty=

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11-08-18, 09:56 AM

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I live in Toronto, Ontario Canada. We get snow storms a few times each winter, but it is usually plowed within a couple of days. I am deciding on continental ts 830 p, michelin alpin pa4, Kumho wintercraft wp71 and blizzak ws80 winter tires.please give your thoughts.

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There are a few reviews...all very good.

https://www.tirerack.com/survey/Surv...tirePageLocQty=

Thanks so much. Very strange when I was looking for a review.
https://m.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Continental&tireModel=ContiWinterContact+TS830+P

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11-08-18, 10:26 AM

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Winter tires are for use under 42 degrees only. I would get all Season Continential DWS06

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11-08-18, 10:32 AM

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Winter tires are for use under 42 degrees only. I would get all Season Continential DWS06

He lives in Toronto like me...you 100% need winter tires.

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11-18-18, 06:29 AM

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New guy with snow tire question

Jut picked up a 2014 IS250 AWD. I'm wanting to get snow tires, but not sure what I should get. Anyone have experience with any? Also, should I get steel wheels to mount them on as opposed to mounting them to the factory wheels?

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11-18-18, 11:25 AM

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You have posted to the wrong forum. Post Here:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-3rd-gen-2014-present-249/
Lou

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10-13-19, 12:25 PM

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Winter tire suggestions for a 2016 IS 350 F Sport?

It's about that time of year again in Minnesota where we're going to be blanketed by snow and temperatures are going to be < 35 F. Can any fellow winter drivers share what winter tire would be best for a 2016 IS 350 F Sport? Would it be best to switch to a square setup for winter? I am still running the stock staggered setup, but I am open to buying new wheels along with my tires for a square setup if that would be safer for winter conditions.

Would appreciate any feedback!

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10-14-19, 11:43 AM

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You can go square 17 inch wheels for winter. Many use 2IS 17 inch rims with 225/45/17.
You can get aftermarket 17's as well, just make sure they fit the front...clearing those big calipers.