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Old 02-03-11, 05:16 PM
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Default Winter Setup - GS350 AWD Rims + Blizzaks
I thought I'd share what I'm running as my winter setup. I recently found out that the IS300 doesn't do very well in heavy snow with all season tires. So I picked up a set of snow tires off craigslist as well as a set of used GS350 AWD (10 spoke) rims as well.

Rims: GS350 AWD 10 spoke 17x7 +45 offset
Tires: Blizzak Snow Tires 225/45/R17

They fit like a glove and actually ride better then my stock rims since my rears are really bent. I'll post pictures this weekend. The GS350 rims actually look really sharp on the car.
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Nice, looking forward to the pics!

I am running the 16" oem rx300 wheels as my winters.
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Nice, looking forward to the pics!

I am running the 16" oem rx300 wheels as my winters.




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They look a lot like the Sport Design wheels. Snow tires are the way to go! My IS350 is useless with the all seasons.
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holy 4x4 status!!
jk just teasing

those foglights are crazy, car came like that?!!
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holy 4x4 status!!
jk just teasing

those foglights are crazy, car came like that?!!
A drop would be nice but for now I'm keeping it stock. The fog lights are also stock and I believe different due to it being a sportcross vs. sedan.
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Looks good man....I didn't know you have a sportcross.

Nice color too.


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those foglights are crazy, car came like that?!!
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Originally Posted by death
A drop would be nice but for now I'm keeping it stock. The fog lights are also stock and I believe different due to it being a sportcross vs. sedan.
I just teasing about the 4x4 status.
Afterall it is winter

Wow, I didn't even notice it was a sportcross till you mentioned it
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