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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 06:16 AM
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hello. i just picked up an is350 and looking to get a winter tire setup. i am interested in using stock is250 17" wheels. will they fit on my is350?

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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 07:10 AM
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the stock 17s.... are also stockers on 350.. they should fit
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 09:19 AM
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i thought the 18"s were stock on the 350s. i am jsut not sure the front brakes will clear...
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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should clear fine, i've seen a few 350's in the area with stock 17 x 8's
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 07:57 AM
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thanks. even the 18"s come very close to the calipers!
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 09:04 AM
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As far as my dealership is concerned the is250 17"s will not fit the is350. 17"s won't clear is350 calipers. Brakes are too big. Buy some aftermarket 18"s and some decent snow tires.
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Jugga
As far as my dealership is concerned the is250 17"s will not fit the is350. 17"s won't clear is350 calipers. Brakes are too big. Buy some aftermarket 18"s and some decent snow tires.
IS350 comes stock with 17" in every single country that IS350 are sold

So your dealer is wrong unfortunately
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 07:33 AM
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hmm anyone have a 250 they want to let me use their front wheel real quick to do a test fit before i buy a set?

i already have 17" snow tires.

from lexus website

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Brake Size 13.1-in front, 12.2-in rear ventilated discs

Wheels and Tires 17 x 8.0-in 10-spoke alloy wheels with 225/45VR17 all-season tires front, 245/45VR17 all-season tires rear [7]

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