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Winter driving

Old Aug 31, 2015 | 07:28 PM
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Is there anyone here who drove their IS F Sport in winter especially in Ontario, just wondering if that front bumper is too low for driving in the snow. let me know your thoughts.
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Old Aug 31, 2015 | 07:46 PM
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I did. There's plenty of clearance. Just careful when coming down any inclines.
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Old Aug 31, 2015 | 07:52 PM
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Thanks for your reply, did u put winter tires on with steele wheels?
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Old Sep 1, 2015 | 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Dre3000
Is there anyone here who drove their IS F Sport in winter especially in Ontario, just wondering if that front bumper is too low for driving in the snow. let me know your thoughts.
I'm wondering the same thing! I'm from Ontario and have a 2015 is250 AWD fsport. I lowered it and bought a front lip, i have about 5 inches of clearance. Hopefully i'm okay for the winter
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Originally Posted by Dre3000
Thanks for your reply, did u put winter tires on with steele wheels?
It is my understanding that there have not been steelies found that will fit on 350 f sports. Tire rack no name wheels are the cheapest option i found since they mount and balance free.
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Got told by my dealer an hour ago that OEM 17" will fit, but aftermarket won't. Probably a sales pitch but be cautious of you are going with 17" on a 350.
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I guess your clearance is going to depend on if we get hammered with snow or not..

As you know they often say 10-15cm's expected and in the end we get a dusting..

Not like Buffalo last winter! They were spot on about them getting destroyed.
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