Hey guys/girls, I'm new to this forum and lexus (also cars).

I just got a 2017 lexus is 300 AWD 20 days ago with 17k km on it so practically brand new.

I was just looking for some advice on how should I proceed to deal with the Toronto winter.

I am going to purchase winter tires and was reading that I need staggered tires, is that something I should do? and keep my current rims?
Also was going to get the weathertech mats.

If anyone else has any suggestions or other opinions for me it'd be greatly appreciated and will search this forum around to see what others have done.

Thank you

 

For winters you don't need staggered, the stock 17" wheels for the 3IS are actually 225/45R17 all around, you get the staggered set when you get the 18 wheel packages (i.e. you get one of the packages, at least in Canada as the US trim,s are different).
Just do not use steel rims and Lexus likely still states in the manual to avoid them. If you can get a set of used 2nd gen Lexus IS wheels you are set else get after market alloy rims that fit.

 

Check price on the Lexus branded winter mats, they look nice, work well, and when I bought mine, they were cheaper than the WeatherTech (I have nothing against WeatherTech, as I have them in my other car). (And their factory is close to home, so easy to pickup.)

 

I use the 2IS lexus OEM wheels for winter with 225/45/17 tires.
And the Lexus winter mats mentioned above are not the ones that came with the car, it's a Lexus set that is similar to the Weathertech, with the raised edges.
There's a thread on here somewhere with the part number. The sets are specific to AWD and RWD...so if you are looking into them, be sure it's the right one.

 

Another option instead of weathertech would be Tuxmats which can be ordered online at Amazon.ca. I ended up getting the Tuxmats instead as they cover more than the weathertech.

 

This may be the thread you are referring to (although there are several that talk about winter floor mats):

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...in-canada.html

 

That's the one!

 

I would just go with 17" square all around. I believe base model is 17" with 225/45/17 still.

Getting my own car sorted out in the next couple weeks with winter wheels.

 

You could also get replica's of the base 17 inch wheels...you know they'll fit...look like original...and who's gonna know the difference.

 

Pretty much. Slap some Lexus center caps on and I'm good to go.

 

A friend got some 2012 2IS 17-inch wheels for his IS 350 RWD and they work pretty well. He also just transferred the center caps from the F Sport wheels over. A little loose, but they fit.

 

Nice. The 17s I'm looking at are similar to the 18" Luxury package mesh wheels. If I find something more 2IS style I may go that direction just for easier cleaning.

 

1) Strongly recommend rustproofing. Te winter salt has eaten thru several of my cars over the decades. Now the rust is minor and can be easily brushed off with a wire brush. You can do this yourself with Fluid Fill or Wool Wax (or your own concoction), or you can take it to be done professionally. Our cars offer decent, but not great, rust protection.

2) Extreme cold can cause rubber parts to become brittle and fail. When the engine is cold, check the radiator and heater hoses for cracking, leaking, or contamination from oil or grease. The hoses should be firm yet pliable when you squeeze them.

3) Dirt and salt will attack your car's paint finish. use an excellent "repellant" such as Collinite 845 or 476. This will last about 6-8 months on your car and leaves a deep shine like most waxes.

Hope this helps.