? About Stock 18" Wheels on AWD?
02-03-15, 07:17 AM
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? About Stock 18" Wheels on AWD?
I just got a 2006 Lexus IS250 AWD. I have the stock wheels it came with (first pic). But i really like these (second pic). Now im aware id have to buy 4 rears or 4 front because my car is AWD. If i have them would it effect my drive train or anything in the AWD system? Thanks!!
02-03-15, 08:15 AM
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I will get a bounce back for this comment but, as long as the width, offset, and size of wheels is the same... so basically the exact same wheel, on all four hubs... you will be fine. The problem comes when the front end and rear start working against each other because different size wheels/tires rotate at a different interval, then comes your problems. Now I know a lot of people on here have staggered set ups and run different size wheels and all that stuff, with AWD. Working at a tire/rim shop (a very well known and professional one) for six years.. I have seen the outcome of running an offset setup on an AWD car, and you do not want any part of that. How long it take to effect the system can not be gauged but IMHO it will absolutely effect it.
To answer your question, if all the wheels are the exact same... it will not hurt the AWD system.
**DISCLAIMER** This is all my opinion based on years of professional mechanic work focused specifically on wheels and tires. Your car, your money, your decision
To answer your question, if all the wheels are the exact same... it will not hurt the AWD system.
**DISCLAIMER** This is all my opinion based on years of professional mechanic work focused specifically on wheels and tires. Your car, your money, your decision
02-03-15, 08:38 AM
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I will get a bounce back for this comment but, as long as the width, offset, and size of wheels is the same... so basically the exact same wheel, on all four hubs... you will be fine. The problem comes when the front end and rear start working against each other because different size wheels/tires rotate at a different interval, then comes your problems. Now I know a lot of people on here have staggered set ups and run different size wheels and all that stuff, with AWD. Working at a tire/rim shop (a very well known and professional one) for six years.. I have seen the outcome of running an offset setup on an AWD car, and you do not want any part of that. How long it take to effect the system can not be gauged but IMHO it will absolutely effect it.
To answer your question, if all the wheels are the exact same... it will not hurt the AWD system.
**DISCLAIMER** This is all my opinion based on years of professional mechanic work focused specifically on wheels and tires. Your car, your money, your decision
To answer your question, if all the wheels are the exact same... it will not hurt the AWD system.
**DISCLAIMER** This is all my opinion based on years of professional mechanic work focused specifically on wheels and tires. Your car, your money, your decision
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