laobo979

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Then you should go into local dealer to argue your wide body theory to them. Come back and let us know what they say.

darkdream

It doesn't even make economical sense for a car company to make two difference chassis for the same car. Most car companies use the same chassis among numerous models.

SilvaIS350

iTrader: (3)

Here you go. Tells you all the info difference between the IS350 and Is250.

jennie

The IS350 is $89.99 wider than the 250, not including the gas it takes to go to Costco to get your eyes checked.

smokyis350

iTrader: (21)

I've seen a lot of IS250 with 17s. I never seen a IS350 on 17's. Always on the 18's.

flowrider

iTrader: (9)

^^^^OK - and

Lou

smokyis350

iTrader: (21)

That may contribute to the fact that it make it looks wider. Smaller wheels may give the perception of a smaller chassis to some people.

WylieKylie

iTrader: (2)

This thread is A++, would read again!

First I was like: then then but now I'm definitely


Here you go, you'll have to take my word for it since you can't see the widebody of the 350, or the badge (which coincidentally I removed anyway) but here are two different sets of 17" wheels on my 350

Tanoshii

※pours fuel on the fire※
But, your suspension is modified :3 maybe to fit those onto the widebody 350!

※Breaks out fire extinguisher ※
From Lexus...
IS250 Dimensions:
HEIGHT
1,430 mm (56.3 in)
WIDTH
1,810 mm (71.3 in)
WHEELBASE
2,800 mm (110.2 in)
OVERALL LENGTH
4,665 mm (183.7 in)

IS350 Dimensions:
HEIGHT
1,430 mm (56.3 in)
WIDTH
1,810 mm (71.3 in)
WHEELBASE
2,800 mm (110.2 in)
OVERALL LENGTH
4,665 mm (183.7 in)

CURB WEIGHT
IS 250 RWD............................................1,570 kg / 3,461 lb
IS 250 AWD.........................................1,655 kg / 3,649 lb
IS 350 RWD.........................................1,630 kg / 3,593 lb
IS 350 AWD...........................................1,695 kg / 3,737 lb

Well OP, aside from weight changes due to drivetrain and engine differences, you can easily see that... Well, if this theory was a fun Hasbro game, then I sunk your battleship o_o;

valeoray

Lowered cars makes them look wider too. Also wider tires and/or tires that poke or are more flush with the fenders help make that wide look.