Ok im in a pickle.... I have Concept One wheels RS-55 20x8.5 on my 07 IS 250 awd all around.

Two of the wheels I currently have are slightly bent and scratched. I need new tires all around so 'm thinking about possibly buying two new wheels in 20x10 since I need new tires regardless. If you weigh the two options It will cost roughly $1000 more to get the new wheels and the 255/30/20 tires that go along with them. Opposed to just buying new tires in 225/35/20 for the 20x8.5 wheels and just roll with the current set up.

Any thoughts on what I should do? I hear staggered setups can mess with the awd but these tire sizes I think I'll be alright.

 

Interested to hear any responses, as well

 

Hope this helps https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-part-uno.html

 

You have too go with 255/25/20 in the rear to make it work. If your with in the diameter your good. As they will only be on during the summer not year round.

 

laobo what happens if you leave the wheels on year round will that effect the awd differential? sorry if thats a stupid question

 

If you don't stagger you will get longer life out of your tires due to being able to rotate your tires.

 

Would not recommend doing this.

There are implications changing from stagger to non-stagger or vice versa because it would change the handling balance, assuming one is aware of the current balance. It would affect all of the balance, acceleration, decelerating and cornering.

Doing so could upset the vehicle.

 

i have a is250 awd so is it a bad idea that im running staggerd and switching from oem and to my staggerd wheels often?

 

Stagger Def sets the mood

 

What he said. I vote staggered.

 

Staggered all the way.

 

Go staggered....it looks way better..

 

go with the staggered set up, looks a lot better IMO. I have a AWD and run a staggered setup no problems with it, just make sure you run the right size tires to keep the diameter close and you are good to go

 

alright good to know staggered look is so much better imo but just was scared of messing the awd system up but from the looks of it almost all the is250 awd here run staggered

 

Running staggered when it isn't is generally not good for the car, even thou owners do it - it is their own risk. There was that one post where one member ruined their differential for running staggered.

Might as well get a RWD of the IS, since it is staggered.