Costco Steel Winter wheels
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Costco Steel Winter wheels
Own a 2017 IS300 AWD Fsport here in Canada. Was originally going to buy a square 17 inch setup but found a deal locally on some gently used 18 inch staggered winter (tires only). I don't want to have to pay to switch the rim everytime so would like to purchase some cost effective steels that fit over the big brakes. Does anyone know if the generic costco black steels(18 inch ones) fit over the big brakes?
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It would be possible to find steel wheels that will fit over the big brakes.
I'm not sure on the specs of the Costco ones, but a lower offset than stock will help assure it fits.
Also, I recommend not getting bored rims...meaning the center hub hole is bored oversize so that it will basically fit on anything with the same bolt pattern.
This is not ideal at all, you want ones that have the 60.1mm bore that natches the hub perfectly.
I'm not sure on the specs of the Costco ones, but a lower offset than stock will help assure it fits.
Also, I recommend not getting bored rims...meaning the center hub hole is bored oversize so that it will basically fit on anything with the same bolt pattern.
This is not ideal at all, you want ones that have the 60.1mm bore that natches the hub perfectly.
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Own a 2017 IS300 AWD Fsport here in Canada. Was originally going to buy a square 17 inch setup but found a deal locally on some gently used 18 inch staggered winter (tires only). I don't want to have to pay to switch the rim everytime so would like to purchase some cost effective steels that fit over the big brakes. Does anyone know if the generic costco black steels(18 inch ones) fit over the big brakes?
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It is very unlikely you will find steels that will clear the front brakes. Get some good quality aftermarket alloys. RWC makes very nice OEM replicas at a fraction of the cost. Remember in Canada, those winter tires could be on as long as 6 months of the year so why make your new IS look ugly with black steelies.
@Solara350, not saying it's not possible to get around without winter tires but if you've never experienced them, you're missing out. AWD doesn't help very much when you're headed towards the ditch. Tires help with stopping, which is arguably more important.
@Solara350, not saying it's not possible to get around without winter tires but if you've never experienced them, you're missing out. AWD doesn't help very much when you're headed towards the ditch. Tires help with stopping, which is arguably more important.
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Hello Ontario Fella ! Ive been driven in Ontario winter weather for 2 decades never had winter tires but with Front Wheel Drive, you have AWD why you want winter tires the law here don't require ? get a set of ALL SEASON you're good to go. I drove 2 winters with SUmmer tires on my Toyota Solara before.
And you're right, it's not the law...yet! But it could be a couple years away.
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They will implement that law in Ontario ? no way lol, I hate Icy road but I love it when its snow a lot, I had fun drifting and Revving bro lol (whats crazy about me is, people turns on TRACTION CONTROL when its snow, I TURN OFF TRACTION CONTROL
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Hello Ontario Fella ! Ive been driven in Ontario winter weather for 2 decades never had winter tires but with Front Wheel Drive, you have AWD why you want winter tires the law here don't require ? get a set of ALL SEASON you're good to go. I drove 2 winters with SUmmer tires on my Toyota Solara before.
Remember that tread pattern on the tires is what keeps your car on the road and you (and your passengers and other motorists on the roadways) alive. Also those things turn into hockey pucks in anything under 4 deg Celsius.
Without proper tires your vehicle doesn't have the grip needed to safely maneuver the streets and highways - not to mention your stopping distance is increased immensely.
Aside from the safety aspect, if you are involved in a collision, the police will inspect your tires to ensure you are using proper tires, failing to have proper tires in winter could result in civil liability and penal code charges....
Some of the worst offenders are people who save a few hundred bucks and use summer tires year round. I think all seasons should at best be used spring, summer, fall - on the nicer roads, but as I said earlier, I strongly urge you to get a good set of winter tires.
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LOL...funny video!!
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The guy is trying to get the proper wheels and tires for the snowy conditions. Obviously his own safety and safety of others on the road is very important to him. if you like to go drifting in the snow and possibly crash your car, bend the wheels and suspension components then run those summer tires during winter time... but if you want to stay safe.. keep those tires for the summer and replace them with winter ones.
Remember that tread pattern on the tires is what keeps your car on the road and you (and your passengers and other motorists on the roadways) alive. Also those things turn into hockey pucks in anything under 4 deg Celsius.
Without proper tires your vehicle doesn't have the grip needed to safely maneuver the streets and highways - not to mention your stopping distance is increased immensely.
Aside from the safety aspect, if you are involved in a collision, the police will inspect your tires to ensure you are using proper tires, failing to have proper tires in winter could result in civil liability and penal code charges....
Some of the worst offenders are people who save a few hundred bucks and use summer tires year round. I think all seasons should at best be used spring, summer, fall - on the nicer roads, but as I said earlier, I strongly urge you to get a good set of winter tires.
Remember that tread pattern on the tires is what keeps your car on the road and you (and your passengers and other motorists on the roadways) alive. Also those things turn into hockey pucks in anything under 4 deg Celsius.
Without proper tires your vehicle doesn't have the grip needed to safely maneuver the streets and highways - not to mention your stopping distance is increased immensely.
Aside from the safety aspect, if you are involved in a collision, the police will inspect your tires to ensure you are using proper tires, failing to have proper tires in winter could result in civil liability and penal code charges....
Some of the worst offenders are people who save a few hundred bucks and use summer tires year round. I think all seasons should at best be used spring, summer, fall - on the nicer roads, but as I said earlier, I strongly urge you to get a good set of winter tires.
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I'm in Ottawa so quite a bit of snow here. The Costco steels according to the fitment guide are Hub-centric so hopefully they will the correct offset. The price is around 84$ each wheel so that's quite a bit cheaper than the closest RWC better looking one.(don't really care how it looks in the winter)
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I'm in Ottawa so quite a bit of snow here. The Costco steels according to the fitment guide are Hub-centric so hopefully they will the correct offset. The price is around 84$ each wheel so that's quite a bit cheaper than the closest RWC better looking one.(don't really care how it looks in the winter)
I have a Brand new set of winter tires, 225/45/17 with Black aftermarket rims sitting there, I bought them last winter to TEST OUT but snow isn't much these days.
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I'm in Ottawa so quite a bit of snow here. The Costco steels according to the fitment guide are Hub-centric so hopefully they will the correct offset. The price is around 84$ each wheel so that's quite a bit cheaper than the closest RWC better looking one.(don't really care how it looks in the winter)
Worst case they can test fit a rim on the front before mounting any tires, that way you will know for sure.
The back won't be an issue as the brakes are significantly smaller.
And I'm with you, I don't really care how it looks in the winter...the car is going to be covered in salt, snow, and crap...I doubt having some nice winter wheels is going to change any of that.
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I'm ready to go for winter with a nice set of F-Sport replica wheels that match my Nebula Gray Pearl colour. I will be running on Pirelli Ice Zero FRs.
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** Ironically....Living in Thunder Bay without winter tire is actually not as bad as you think. Most systems affecting their weather originate from the Prairies and have much less water content so while the snow is fluffy, its very easy to drive through it. It's the wet sticky snow that southern and central ontario (as with Quebec and the Martimes) get that is worse....Now I am not saying its smart to run with 4 season tires in Thunder Bay, I was just trying to debunk the theory that things are much worse there.
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