Staggered tires cost of ownership (AWD vs. RWD)
11-24-20, 09:59 AM
#16
I think I've changed my tune. After reading a bit more about AWD vs RWD, I'd rather do RWD - a bit lighter, a bit faster, slightly better gas mileage, quieter (someone said the AWD system makes more noise), simpler mechanically, and tire costs doesn't seem to be drastically higher. But honestly noise and weight are my biggest concerns. I test drove a RWD IS 250 today and it already felt heavy and underpowered, so I'd rather not go even slower/heavier.
And maybe eventually if someone's getting rid of a pair of stock 18x8 wheels, I'll make that switch for the benefits of a square setup.
And maybe eventually if someone's getting rid of a pair of stock 18x8 wheels, I'll make that switch for the benefits of a square setup.
11-24-20, 10:11 AM
#17
Lexus Champion
^Agreed^. If you want additional power, than the IS350 would be the way to go. MPG's are not all that apart from the IS250 and IS350. Having driven both, IS350 RWD all the way for me
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11-25-20, 10:17 AM
#19
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I have two 18" staggered sets of tire for my IS350.
Continental DWS06 (5/32" current tire tread front and rear.... this should last another year or two)
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 (9/32" current tire tread front and rear... the rear 255 was hard to find in my area. Costco had it shipped from Canada East to Canada west coast last winter season)
The tire wear is quite even front and rear. The outer side of rear tire wears slightly bit more.
DWS06 ($1000 CAD) is no more than 1/32" every 8 months and PA4 ($1600 CAD) snow tire is no more than 1/32" every 4 months, so the tire should last 5-6 years from new. My impression is that there is no huge cost difference between staggered and squared setup. Personally, I would not save money from tires.
Continental DWS06 (5/32" current tire tread front and rear.... this should last another year or two)
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 (9/32" current tire tread front and rear... the rear 255 was hard to find in my area. Costco had it shipped from Canada East to Canada west coast last winter season)
The tire wear is quite even front and rear. The outer side of rear tire wears slightly bit more.
DWS06 ($1000 CAD) is no more than 1/32" every 8 months and PA4 ($1600 CAD) snow tire is no more than 1/32" every 4 months, so the tire should last 5-6 years from new. My impression is that there is no huge cost difference between staggered and squared setup. Personally, I would not save money from tires.
11-25-20, 10:36 AM
#20
Lexus Champion
I have two 18" staggered sets of tire for my IS350.
Continental DWS06 (5/32" current tire tread front and rear.... this should last another year or two)
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 (9/32" current tire tread front and rear... the rear 255 was hard to find in my area. Costco had it shipped from Canada East to Canada west coast last winter season)
The tire wear is quite even front and rear. The outer side of rear tire wears slightly bit more.
DWS06 ($1000 CAD) is no more than 1/32" every 8 months and PA4 ($1600 CAD) snow tire is no more than 1/32" every 4 months, so the tire should last 5-6 years from new. My impression is that there is no huge cost difference between staggered and squared setup. Personally, I would not save money from tires.
Continental DWS06 (5/32" current tire tread front and rear.... this should last another year or two)
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 (9/32" current tire tread front and rear... the rear 255 was hard to find in my area. Costco had it shipped from Canada East to Canada west coast last winter season)
The tire wear is quite even front and rear. The outer side of rear tire wears slightly bit more.
DWS06 ($1000 CAD) is no more than 1/32" every 8 months and PA4 ($1600 CAD) snow tire is no more than 1/32" every 4 months, so the tire should last 5-6 years from new. My impression is that there is no huge cost difference between staggered and squared setup. Personally, I would not save money from tires.
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