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I saw on the Lexus website that the LE came with all seasons. Is that correct? Seemed odd getting BBS wheels but all season. Maybe they didn't want to have different tires for US and Canada.
It comes with the Torsen limited slip, so you will find it can function a lot better in the snow than a RWD IS with the open differential. Proper tires would be the only issue. All cars require extreme care when it's below freezing.
Quick update - I've had the IS500 for 3 weeks now and last night was another snow dump here.
I can confirm that it handles perfectly fine with the Continental winter tires... Snow mode, traction and stability aids with LSD make for a safe and controlled drive.
I pretty much always had Blizzaks on all my car for winter, was thinking about still going for them in 235/45-18 size all around. They are on the softer side, but should be a good compromise. We get pretty bad winters up here.
I took delivery yesterday in one of the worst freezing rain showers I've seen in the last few years. Drove her home a solid 30 kms with no issues whatseover. I am on Michelin X-Ice 18s with winter wheels.
I took delivery yesterday in one of the worst freezing rain showers I've seen in the last few years. Drove her home a solid 30 kms with no issues whatseover. I am on Michelin X-Ice 18s with winter wheels.
01-30-22, 07:01 PM
