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Nov 17, 2015 | 07:42 AM

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blackisF08

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Originally Posted by Sylvan

That looks great Jeff, ya wobbly is a good way of putting it I often say they feel squishy. Mine are skinny and slightly taller so that dosent help either but they are great on ice and snow which is the purpose. It's a bit of getting used to on the dry pavement though.

Why would I want to drive a beater at all... i used to have newer 1/2 ton trucks I drove in the winter but I bought an X5M a few years ago and sold my truck. Then I guess I figured I drove an X5M in the winter and it cost 2x more than the ISF so throw winter tires on and enjoy it all year

tires definitely feel wobbly at higher speeds on the highway, during slow 40mph they feel normal to me.

Nov 17, 2015 | 07:43 AM

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Just purchased 2015 F sport wheels for winter... havent tried them on yet. I heard you need 3mm spacer in the rear? i'll just find out tomorrow.

for what i have seen around the forums they do fit with spacers but i am not sure how big the spacer has to be.

Nov 17, 2015 | 07:43 AM

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I also have rims, side skirts and a lip.... And I am lowered my car has No rust and it's as clean as most cars on here. I get it not everyone likes to winter drive their cars that's fine but they are very capable cars in the winter if you have a good set of tires.

lookin good man, do you have a build thread posted up?

Nov 17, 2015 | 07:58 AM

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Did you drive your car today in the "blizzard"?

about to do that right now

Nov 17, 2015 | 06:58 PM

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Looks awesome! Yeah I have zero concerns about rust on a newish Lexus. My 02 LS430 had over 200k miles and zero rust. Undercarriage was perfect, even the brake lines.

My 80's Toyota's however would dissolve after a few salty winters.

Nov 21, 2015 | 09:15 AM

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M4rk

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Me too, yuck.

18x8" FAST Samba wheels, wrapped in Bridgestone Blizzak WS80, 225/45 all around. The wheels are very cheaply made, but at least they are hub-centric. I already dislike the handling, but at least the ride is plush and comfy, which should be a decent hoon deterrent.

Nov 21, 2015 | 12:21 PM

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Got these on just in time. Tested in the snow last night and they work great! F-sport 19" wheels with 225 front 255 rear Blizzak LM32.

Nov 21, 2015 | 01:01 PM

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I just got my winter setup on yesterday. Did the Continental DWS last year and it was not cutting it so this year I got a set of Michelin Alpin tires. I use my 2012 stock wheels for my winter set.

Nov 23, 2015 | 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by M4rk

I have the same setup and wheels. But I'm using Blizzak LM-60 instead. I don't mind the handling so much. But at the same time I don't drive it that aggressive.