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Old Jul 8, 2023 | 04:17 PM
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Hello everyone, I just traded my 2014 IS 250 AWD (missing it already) for the 2023 IS 300.
Nice car feels peppy with the turbo but the things I dont like are the wheels, the gap on the fenders.
My question for you guys is, how to change these without voiding the warranty? if there are threads or links on this, please point me in the right direction.
Your input is greatly appreciated.
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Old Jul 9, 2023 | 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by dakest
Hello everyone, I just traded my 2014 IS 250 AWD (missing it already) for the 2023 IS 300.
Nice car feels peppy with the turbo but the things I dont like are the wheels, the gap on the fenders.
My question for you guys is, how to change these without voiding the warranty? if there are threads or links on this, please point me in the right direction.
Your input is greatly appreciated.
Wheels are wear items anyway, so I wouldn't worry too much about those. If you purchased a road hazard warranty with the vehicle, you may want to check and see whether it will cover aftermarket wheels and tires.

I believe that replacing the springs (to lower it and remove that fender gap) would only cause denial of a warranty claim in the event that the lowering springs themselves are to blame for the issue.
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Old Jul 9, 2023 | 12:16 PM
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Wheels are wear items anyway, so I wouldn't worry too much about those. If you purchased a road hazard warranty with the vehicle, you may want to check and see whether it will cover aftermarket wheels and tires.

I believe that replacing the springs (to lower it and remove that fender gap) would only cause denial of a warranty claim in the event that the lowering springs themselves are to blame for the issue.
I figure it would be an issue with the springs but I can live with that or maybe oem f sport springs if they are lower but I don't know, that would be a question for the experts.
For the wheels I was thinking oem black chrome.
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Old Jul 9, 2023 | 11:22 PM
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I'd leave it stock. There's nothing out there that does not cause some sort of issue (been down that road). The factory ride and suspension is best for now and for resale.

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I'd leave it stock. There's nothing out there that does not cause some sort of issue (been down that road). The factory ride and suspension is best for now and for resale.
I agree, I have a 2 year wheel and tire warranty, maybe after that I'll swap the wheels.
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