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Pros and cons of low-profile tires on IS350?

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Old 03-19-11, 01:04 AM
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Pros:
  1. Faster turn in
  2. Appearance

Cons:
  1. Rougher ride (shorter, less flexible sidewalls, higher pressures and less conformity)
  2. Less scrub in the corners (Lower slip Angle)
  3. Less feedback at the limits of adhesion (tires break traction with less warning)
  4. Less rubber on the road in rough pavement (Less conformity as compared to a more "ballooned" tire)
  5. Easily damaged rims
  6. Heavier rims (higher unsprung weight)

Just a few...
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Originally Posted by robertrios
your saying you have 225s all around? Your rears should be 255s and fronts you could go 235 with a little bit of rub every now and then but nothing worth bragging about.
Yes, I have 225's all around. Why would that be, if the stock setup is staggered? The 18" ISPs I'm running were selected as an option when the car was new, so they came on the car when it was first delivered. Do ISPs not offer a staggered setup?
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Originally Posted by calvin2376
Yes, I have 225's all around. Why would that be, if the stock setup is staggered? The 18" ISPs I'm running were selected as an option when the car was new, so they came on the car when it was first delivered. Do ISPs not offer a staggered setup?
All 350's come with a staggered setup from factory. It sounds like the owner swapped out the rear wheels on you before you bought it (if you bought it used)

Do a search on here and you should find what you are asking.
Old 03-19-11, 03:39 PM
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I Got the 235/40/18 in the front, i like them better than the oem size 225

No rub with stock suspension and michelin ps3
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