2012 ISF Consolidated Changes - US, OZ, including press releases
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The new wheels are hot! I doubt Lexus would reuse the 08-09 wheels, that would be a "step back" in design thinking. The wheels will probably be a new, but familiar, 10 spoke design. I also don't see how Europe and Australia would be getting suspension updates and not North America.
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Agree with this. The '10/'11 wheels do not photograph well at all (except in certain official Lexus literature) and many have formed opinions about them based upon pics posted on the internet. Even before I took delivery of my car, I was prepared not to like them so much. In person, though, it's a different thing.
I really like the looks of the '08/'09 wheels but, in person, the '10/'11 wheels give them a run for their money, although one cannot go wrong with either, IMO.
I really like the looks of the '08/'09 wheels but, in person, the '10/'11 wheels give them a run for their money, although one cannot go wrong with either, IMO.
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US Announcement Here:
http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases...an+thrills.htm
I've also attached the Product Spec. Sheet and a photo of the new WIDER wheels
Lou
http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases...an+thrills.htm
I've also attached the Product Spec. Sheet and a photo of the new WIDER wheels
Lou
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US Announcement Here:
http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases...an+thrills.htm
I've also attached the Product Spec. Sheet and a photo of the new WIDER wheels
Lou
http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases...an+thrills.htm
I've also attached the Product Spec. Sheet and a photo of the new WIDER wheels
Lou
Toyota / Lexus USA - Pressroom photo
- 2012 Lexus IS-F
Notes: Items in bold are new for 2012.
Wheel Size/Type 19 x 8.5 in. front / 19 x 9.5 in. rear; forged aluminum (BBS
manufactured for Lexus) with new design
Tire Size/Type 225/40R19 93Y front – 265/35R19 96Y rear; developed
for IS F
14 Spoke Wheels = New Design
~ Joe Z
Last edited by Joe Z; 09-03-11 at 03:35 PM.
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^^^^Joe - From the verbiage of the PR, it appears that the US spec "F" will not get the new 14 spoke wheels The PR talks about a 10 spoke asymmetrical design like the '08, '09 wheel. They are .5" wider which is a good, no great thing.
I hope we get the new wheel, but my feeling is we won't.
Lou
The IS F features an all-new 19-inch forged-alloy wheels by BBS® with a distinct dark-gray finish and an asymmetrical 10-spoke design. The front wheels are 19 x 8.5J, with 225/40R19 tires and 19 x 9.5J in the rear, with 265/35R19 tires
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"The IS F high-performance sport sedan receives a newly designed 19-inch forged alloy wheel, wider rear tire sand Sachs shock absorbers for enhanced handling. The IS F will also sport an all-new Red leather trim that replaces the two-toned Orange/Black seating."
Looks like the orange interior is going to be a rare option on a rare car.
Looks like the orange interior is going to be a rare option on a rare car.
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^^^^Joe - From the verbiage of the PR, it appears that the US spec "F" will not get the new 14 spoke wheels The PR talks about a 10 spoke asymmetrical design like the '08, '09 wheel. They are .5" wider which is a good, no great thing.
I hope we get the new wheel, but my feeling is we won't.
Lou
I hope we get the new wheel, but my feeling is we won't.
Lou
These types of documents have been known to have cut & paste errors through the past years..
Don't believe everything you read on the internet.. LoL
Back in 2009 & 2010, the Lexus PR docs mentioned "New 19-Inch Wheel Design" for the 2010 & 2011, with more typos..
2010 IS-F Pressroom Doc
- Contributing to both design and performance, new 19-inch forged-alloy wheels produced by BBS® feature a distinct dark-gray finish and an asymmetrical 10-spoke design.
2011 IS-F Pressroom Doc
- The IS F features 19-inch forged-alloy wheels by BBS® with a distinct dark-gray finish and an asymmetrical 10-spoke design. The front wheels are 19 x 8J, with 225/40R19 tires and 19 x 9J in the rear, with 255/35R19 tires.
^^ Which we know thats not what the 2010 & 2011 have..
I seriously doubt the 2012 would get the same style 08' wheel but wider.
That would be plain silly.
I guess will see them in a few weeks..
But from the pic listed on the USA Pressroom & on Lexus Jp.com, it shouldn't be a surprise at all.
~ Joe Z
Last edited by Joe Z; 09-05-11 at 09:57 PM.
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Yes Lou, I read the wording back on 8/16/11...
These types of documents have been known to have cut & paste errors through the past years..
Don't believe everything you read on the internet.. LoL
Back in 2009 & 2010, the Lexus PR docs mentioned "New 19-Inch Wheel Design" for the 2010 & 2011, with more typos..
2010 IS-F Pressroom Doc
2011 IS-F Pressroom Doc
^^ Which we know thats not what the 2010 & 2011 have..
I seriously doubt the 2012 would get the same style 08' wheel but wider.
That would be plain silly.
I guess will see them in a few weeks..
But from the pic listed on the USA Pressroom & on Lexus Jp.com, it shouldn't be a surprise at all.
~ Joe Z
These types of documents have been known to have cut & paste errors through the past years..
Don't believe everything you read on the internet.. LoL
Back in 2009 & 2010, the Lexus PR docs mentioned "New 19-Inch Wheel Design" for the 2010 & 2011, with more typos..
2010 IS-F Pressroom Doc
- Contributing to both design and performance, new 19-inch forged-alloy wheels produced by BBS® feature a distinct dark-gray finish and an asymmetrical 10-spoke design.
2011 IS-F Pressroom Doc
- The IS F features 19-inch forged-alloy wheels by BBS® with a distinct dark-gray finish and an asymmetrical 10-spoke design. The front wheels are 19 x 8J, with 225/40R19 tires and 19 x 9J in the rear, with 255/35R19 tires.
^^ Which we know thats not what the 2010 & 2011 have..
I seriously doubt the 2012 would get the same style 08' wheel but wider.
That would be plain silly.
I guess will see them in a few weeks..
But from the pic listed on the USA Pressroom & on Lexus Jp.com, it shouldn't be a surprise at all.
~ Joe Z