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They just came in, going to try them as soon as I leave from work!

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RWC LX69 17x7 +35 are confirmed to fit! With room to spare between the spokes and the calipers (almost half an inch).

http://www.rwcwheels.com/en/site/col...xus/lx69-black

So I got:
- 225/45-17 Blizzaks WS-80
- RWC LX69 wheels
- Programmable TPMS sensors that are being cloned to my OEM sensors
- Mounting/balancing/programming
Total: 2200$ including Québec taxes.

Jeremy1976

Wheels look nice!

newToIs250

Hi

Thats great. The rwc wheels are really the nicest wheel

And The price you paid for tires + tpms + wheels + install of 2200$ tax in is the the same price i got from lexus laval dealership(only difference is the brand of tire i was quoted , michelin xice3) . All other dealers i called arent even in the same ballpark

What i like about about your setup is that they are cloning your sensors so no need to reprogram the car everytime you change tires. I think


Congrats, they are really nice looking

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Exactly, no need to reprogram for the TPMS sensors as they are indeed cloned to my OEM ones. So that's like $30 x 2 a year of savings. Plus no 50km+ of driving to go see the dealer.

newToIs250

Hi,

I have what should be the last question...do the wheels/tires sickout more than before?

Thank you for your help

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Hey, in fact, the RWC wheels should poke like 2-3mm less than stock, so that's fine with me! Less ugly salt and rocks on the sides!

computerwi

Just wondering, how does one order RWC Wheels? I haven't seen these on Tirerack, 1010Tires, CanadaTires, etc. Are they only available locally in Quebec?

evident

I just purchased 17x8 Enkei PF01's with 225/45/R17 Dunlop SP Wintersport 4D . will post pictures when they arrive.

for 4 wheels, tires, tpms, ateq tool, came to around $2000. tires were around $650 but the Enkei PF01's were $1k.
There's a $130 rebate going on with dunlop and goodyear tires at the moment as well...

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Pretty sure PMCtires.com has them. And I know couple Lexus dealers carry them.

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I'm ready!

magne

A bit late, but my IS with 17" rims.
17" are the right choice for real winters. You avoid damaging the nice stock 18" rims, you get more comfort on 17" wheels due to higher side walls on the tire, and you get a good selection of winter tires in 17" size.
Only thing I can complain about is having to drive to the dealership to program the wheels every time i swap between summer and winter, but at least it is free the whole lifetime of the car.

Aftermarket wheels and nokian hakka r tyres.

AndyL

I totally agree that 17" rims are the right choice for real winters for 3IS. I did the same thing for my 3IS and the only downside is its appearance.

computerwi

Might be free in Norway...but dealers in Canada charge upwards of $40CAD per swap.

newToIs250

Hello

What is the brand of your wheels (rims) and are those tires 225/45/17? Would you know the offset?

Thanks