Buying IS250
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Buying IS250
Hello everybody!
I live in Costa Rica and am looking to buy a IS250. The Lexus dealer here has a nice 2015 IS250 F Sport in excellent shape, only 12.000 miles. The tires look like could hold at least another 12.000 miles (they are DUNLOP Sport Maxx) , so I think the previous owner took good care of it.
My concerns are that this country has a lot of potholes and nasty driveways, so the lower ground clearance and low profile tires will suffer and make me suffer 😬.
I am afraid of the tires being more prone to puncture and problems with the potholes, besides damaging the rims.
I searched the forum and have seen some thread about changing the tires specs but wasn't sure if it was possible to have more robust tires, higher sidewalls, without affecting the electronic systems. I saw about changing the rims to have them all 4 wheels the same specs, but would rather buy a non F Sport, also because it would me cost a lot to bring Lexus wheels from the US and of course, ruin the original looks of the car.
So I am not sure if I should go for a IS250 non F Sport or if I am exaggerating on my concerns.
I would be thankful if you guys can shed me some light.
Thank you!
I live in Costa Rica and am looking to buy a IS250. The Lexus dealer here has a nice 2015 IS250 F Sport in excellent shape, only 12.000 miles. The tires look like could hold at least another 12.000 miles (they are DUNLOP Sport Maxx) , so I think the previous owner took good care of it.
My concerns are that this country has a lot of potholes and nasty driveways, so the lower ground clearance and low profile tires will suffer and make me suffer 😬.
I am afraid of the tires being more prone to puncture and problems with the potholes, besides damaging the rims.
I searched the forum and have seen some thread about changing the tires specs but wasn't sure if it was possible to have more robust tires, higher sidewalls, without affecting the electronic systems. I saw about changing the rims to have them all 4 wheels the same specs, but would rather buy a non F Sport, also because it would me cost a lot to bring Lexus wheels from the US and of course, ruin the original looks of the car.
So I am not sure if I should go for a IS250 non F Sport or if I am exaggerating on my concerns.
I would be thankful if you guys can shed me some light.
Thank you!
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From: BC
Hello everybody!
I live in Costa Rica and am looking to buy a IS250. The Lexus dealer here has a nice 2015 IS250 F Sport in excellent shape, only 12.000 miles. The tires look like could hold at least another 12.000 miles (they are DUNLOP Sport Maxx) , so I think the previous owner took good care of it.
My concerns are that this country has a lot of potholes and nasty driveways, so the lower ground clearance and low profile tires will suffer and make me suffer 😬.
I am afraid of the tires being more prone to puncture and problems with the potholes, besides damaging the rims.
I searched the forum and have seen some thread about changing the tires specs but wasn't sure if it was possible to have more robust tires, higher sidewalls, without affecting the electronic systems. I saw about changing the rims to have them all 4 wheels the same specs, but would rather buy a non F Sport, also because it would me cost a lot to bring Lexus wheels from the US and of course, ruin the original looks of the car.
So I am not sure if I should go for a IS250 non F Sport or if I am exaggerating on my concerns.
I would be thankful if you guys can shed me some light.
Thank you!
I live in Costa Rica and am looking to buy a IS250. The Lexus dealer here has a nice 2015 IS250 F Sport in excellent shape, only 12.000 miles. The tires look like could hold at least another 12.000 miles (they are DUNLOP Sport Maxx) , so I think the previous owner took good care of it.
My concerns are that this country has a lot of potholes and nasty driveways, so the lower ground clearance and low profile tires will suffer and make me suffer 😬.
I am afraid of the tires being more prone to puncture and problems with the potholes, besides damaging the rims.
I searched the forum and have seen some thread about changing the tires specs but wasn't sure if it was possible to have more robust tires, higher sidewalls, without affecting the electronic systems. I saw about changing the rims to have them all 4 wheels the same specs, but would rather buy a non F Sport, also because it would me cost a lot to bring Lexus wheels from the US and of course, ruin the original looks of the car.
So I am not sure if I should go for a IS250 non F Sport or if I am exaggerating on my concerns.
I would be thankful if you guys can shed me some light.
Thank you!
Hope it helps!!
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Hi to the pura vida country, I think you are right about the streets, you might want to consider a set of extra rims and tires or upgrade the tires, the ones that comes with the car, honestly f sport or not it won’t make any difference since the major issues will be the roads, someone may suggest another tire size that can help you down there but I think if you can get extra rims and tires would be easier so you can swap them out depending the seasons. You have to be careful even more now when driving you don’t want to damage the suspension and be in more trouble, I drove in Costa Rica before and yes the roads don’t help but I hope someone else can give you more suggestions.
Hope it helps!!
I would probably be more conservative about where I drive to avoid too bad pavement. I found a thread people talked about changing the front or the rear wheels set to match the other axle. Depending on the problems I face I would consider that.
I am curious you said F-Sport or non, it wouldn't make a difference. I am not very schooled in tires matters, but higher sidewalls, lower rims size don't make them, on average, more resistant?
About the seasons change, you mean to get different set of tires because of the rain or because we have more potholes during the rain season?
Thanks for the help!
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Thanks man! Pura vida! I did the test drive and had no concerns about the speed bumps, unevenness and pot holes, and even was expecting the suspension to be more rough than it actually is. I felt it rides quiet smooth considering the configuration of the car.
I would probably be more conservative about where I drive to avoid too bad pavement. I found a thread people talked about changing the front or the rear wheels set to match the other axle. Depending on the problems I face I would consider that.
I am curious you said F-Sport or non, it wouldn't make a difference. I am not very schooled in tires matters, but higher sidewalls, lower rims size don't make them, on average, more resistant?
About the seasons change, you mean to get different set of tires because of the rain or because we have more potholes during the rain season?
Thanks for the help!
I would probably be more conservative about where I drive to avoid too bad pavement. I found a thread people talked about changing the front or the rear wheels set to match the other axle. Depending on the problems I face I would consider that.
I am curious you said F-Sport or non, it wouldn't make a difference. I am not very schooled in tires matters, but higher sidewalls, lower rims size don't make them, on average, more resistant?
About the seasons change, you mean to get different set of tires because of the rain or because we have more potholes during the rain season?
Thanks for the help!
About seasons yes, down there the rain is heavy and roads tend to damage faster, I would consider a cheap set of rims and tires for that season.
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Based on the info you provided I’m guessing your car is not stagggered meaning the 2 front tires are one size and the rear ones are other size, if this is the case you may want to try to fit a set of tires with more high and try to keep the width, you can use this link, enter your car info and I’ll give you the tire options starting with the factory. If you can get me more details of the car I can try to help you with the tire size.
About seasons yes, down there the rain is heavy and roads tend to damage faster, I would consider a cheap set of rims and tires for that season.
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I honestly would, considering the roads down there is a safe call, you don’t want to damage a tire, then a rim, then the suspension, it’s a chain reaction.
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I was calling different tires dealers to get quotes and found the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 for around U$ 245 each in the 255/35 R18.
Could find 245/40 R18 only in Bridgestone Potenza for U$ 155 and other brands I never had heard of.
Focusing more on robustness because of potholes, what brand and model do you guys think should I choose when I need to change them? (well, if I buy the car 😃
. When it's time I will look more thoroughly, because I couldn't find other brands like Continental or Yokohama.
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