My (new to me) 2011 IS350 F-Sport
08-14-16, 06:14 PM
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I am lowered 1 inch on F sport springs.. The wheels are staggered yes.. The fronts are 8.5" wide +35 offset with a 225/35/19 - The rears are 9.5" wide +45 offset with a 275/30/19
Tires are Michelin Pilot sports A/S 3++
I had +35's fitted on the rear and they were flush - looked amazing but I didn't want to get into rolling my fenders so I stayed with the +45
The rims do come in different finishes as well.. I just chose the Silver w/ clearcoat as I wanted to keep the "premium stock look" i call it lol
I just ordered them through the performance wheel and tire shop in town.. they took about 3 weeks to come in.. Niche Road wheels is based out of California
The wheels are actually Niche Turin M170
Tires are Michelin Pilot sports A/S 3++
I had +35's fitted on the rear and they were flush - looked amazing but I didn't want to get into rolling my fenders so I stayed with the +45
The rims do come in different finishes as well.. I just chose the Silver w/ clearcoat as I wanted to keep the "premium stock look" i call it lol
I just ordered them through the performance wheel and tire shop in town.. they took about 3 weeks to come in.. Niche Road wheels is based out of California
The wheels are actually Niche Turin M170
That is so helpful, especially about the offsets and tire sizing. I don't want to roll or pull fenders either.
I am seriously looking into those wheels so I appreciate your feedback.
Thanks!
08-14-16, 10:32 PM
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Hey Wunko,
Yes it was difficult finding a 2011 IS 350 F-Sport, in fact this one was the only one I came across when I was looking for a IS350.
There are tons of 250"s and a few older 350's but no F-Sport ones and usually with high mileage, or with the sticky dash etc.
You can find the newer 3rd gen F-Sports around but you never see the 2011-2013 F sports around much if at all..
I felt fortunate to find a 2011 low mileage IS 350, and lucked out it was an F-Sport one on top of that.
I believe a doctor owned it before so he hardly drove or abused it much.. it is pretty much like new inside and out..(I got lucky)
BTW ..the Smoky Granite Mica would have been my choice of color if I had a choice. I think that is the best color for the IS.
You'll love the Tanabe's for an exhaust, I didn't know what to expect and I didn't want it loud with a drone.
The Tanabe's sound just right and the quailty is top notch and exhaust tips are beautiful.
Yes it was difficult finding a 2011 IS 350 F-Sport, in fact this one was the only one I came across when I was looking for a IS350.
There are tons of 250"s and a few older 350's but no F-Sport ones and usually with high mileage, or with the sticky dash etc.
You can find the newer 3rd gen F-Sports around but you never see the 2011-2013 F sports around much if at all..
I felt fortunate to find a 2011 low mileage IS 350, and lucked out it was an F-Sport one on top of that.
I believe a doctor owned it before so he hardly drove or abused it much.. it is pretty much like new inside and out..(I got lucky)
BTW ..the Smoky Granite Mica would have been my choice of color if I had a choice. I think that is the best color for the IS.
You'll love the Tanabe's for an exhaust, I didn't know what to expect and I didn't want it loud with a drone.
The Tanabe's sound just right and the quailty is top notch and exhaust tips are beautiful.
Silver or black would've been my next two choices for colors. I also had a hard time getting the 2011 IS350 F-Sport because it was not regularly stocked in the dealerships where I lived.I heard others say the same about the Tanabe exhaust so that's why I was looking at it too. I wanted the F-Sport aftermarket exhaust they sell at the dealerships but those are expensive.
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