Staggered wheels on AWD IS?
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Staggered wheels on AWD IS?
Hey guys,
Not sure if this has been discussed before, but has anyone put staggered IS350 wheels on an AWD IS250?
I know when I had my Subaru Impreza WRX, you couldn't put different size wheels or tires because that messed with the differential. I'm just wondering if it's the same case here. Has anyone done it?
Thanks!
Not sure if this has been discussed before, but has anyone put staggered IS350 wheels on an AWD IS250?
I know when I had my Subaru Impreza WRX, you couldn't put different size wheels or tires because that messed with the differential. I'm just wondering if it's the same case here. Has anyone done it?
Thanks!
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If someone happens to find this thread by searching, here's the link to the master thread:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...er-thread.html
Last edited by Acingteam; 12-17-10 at 01:52 PM.
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Since half the people on here say its ok, while half say its not. I decided to call corporate. I actually called 2 days ago and asked if you could put the stock 350 sport wheels (18x8 front. 18x8.5 rear) on an 07 IS250 AWD which is what I have. They said its ok and to run tire size 225/40/18 for the front. And 255/40/18 for the rear. So if you want to do an 18" staggered set up its ok.
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Since half the people on here say its ok, while half say its not. I decided to call corporate. I actually called 2 days ago and asked if you could put the stock 350 sport wheels (18x8 front. 18x8.5 rear) on an 07 IS250 AWD which is what I have. They said its ok and to run tire size 225/40/18 for the front. And 255/40/18 for the rear. So if you want to do an 18" staggered set up its ok.
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCal...?action=submit
That calculator helps alot.
See post 106
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-thread-8.html
Last edited by ltzSupra; 12-17-10 at 11:18 PM.
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theres a staggered look from XXR wheels that keeps the same offsets and width of the rim but with a bigger lip in the back to give it a staggered look, check it out on www.1010tires.com
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Tell corporate they're a bunch of idiots because the rolling diameter of that setup is insanely off and would mess up your awd system over time.
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCal...?action=submit
That calculator helps alot.
See post 106
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-thread-8.html
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCal...?action=submit
That calculator helps alot.
See post 106
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-thread-8.html
And no offense to anyone on here. They know alot more about cars then I do. But I think some of these guys are throwing out theories. Everyone starts buying into it and all of a sudden its fact.
Last edited by flektone; 12-18-10 at 05:36 AM.
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40 is the aspect ratio, meaning the sidewall is 40% of the section width. 40% of 225 is 90mm for the front and 40% of 255 is 102mm for the rear, that's a 24mm difference in diameter (just a hair under 1 inch). It is quite a large difference and not recommended. I don't know why anyone at Lexus would have suggested that at all.
If you want to run staggered sizes, I'd go with something closer than the stock RWD sizes, they are not suited to an AWD vehicle.
Jeff
If you want to run staggered sizes, I'd go with something closer than the stock RWD sizes, they are not suited to an AWD vehicle.
Jeff
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Fyi, I posted that calculator for a reason. So you could have plugged in those sizes I quoted from another thread and you would have realized that your best bet would be 225/40/18 and 255/35/18 since the difference in rolling diameters is under 1%.
But if you feel since the profiles are both 40 and 255 is only a wider tire, you can go ahead and go what with corporate told you and let us know how that works out.
But if you feel since the profiles are both 40 and 255 is only a wider tire, you can go ahead and go what with corporate told you and let us know how that works out.
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Fyi, I posted that calculator for a reason. So you could have plugged in those sizes I quoted from another thread and you would have realized that your best bet would be 225/40/18 and 255/35/18 since the difference in rolling diameters is under 1%.
But if you feel since the profiles are both 40 and 255 is only a wider tire, you can go ahead and go what with corporate told you and let us know how that works out.
But if you feel since the profiles are both 40 and 255 is only a wider tire, you can go ahead and go what with corporate told you and let us know how that works out.
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