This is only for reference, for anyone who, for whatever reason, decides to put 16-inch wheels on their IS250 and wants to see what it looks like. I did a quick search, and although it has been discussed, I didn't find any pictures. Personally, I have them on my car for a winter wheel/tire setup. Stock AWD suspension.





Oh, wheels are 16x7 with a +40 offset, and tires are 215/55/R16.

Another note, IS350s can't run 16s because there isn't enough clearance for the caliper size. Just FYI

 

you have winter wheels on already? I could never go that small. I have 19"LFA reps for my winter set up. I don't even like 18s on my car lol. Why didn't u just use your OEM 17s?

 

There is snow in the northern parts of Ontario, and Alberta (Calgary, Edmonton) already. Most of it didn't stay on the ground, but considering that temperature in the morning is close to freezing point, winter tires are needed to maintain good grip for the eventual frosted sections of roads.

 

plenty of side wall and comfy lol

 

I have 16 for snow also on my 250 awd
205/55R16 Hankook W409 on steel rims
At the time I got this my car was still bone stock with 225/45R17 stock wheels

Now I'm on 18, so next time I purchase new snow tires again I'll probably run 17 on the stock wheels

 

I remember reading that 16" wheels were an option for our cars...

 

^^ Didn't know that they were an option, I've never seen them.

RDIS250AWD, the tires for my 17s would have cost me $950 shipped, and I would still have to factor in the cost of unmounting the old tires and mount and balance on the new tires. Plus the cost of mount and balance in the summer when I switch back. I was able to get these for $1250 shipped to my door, no TPMS, but mounted and balanced already. I'm not as baller as you, I can't afford 19s and the winter tires to go with them =P just kidding!

I put them on already because as My0gr81 said, it's starting to get really cold overnight. We've gone as low as -7 deg. Celsius within the past two weeks. It's gonna snow anytime now. And yeah I know, 16s are definitely not ideal looks-wise, but they're perfect for Canadian winters. The bigger sidewalls mean more cushion on the crappy roads that are prone to potholes and random dips and cracks. I swear, our roads are garbage compared to you guys in the US.

 

ahh I see good luck with the winter my friend, drive safe! I won't be prepping my car for winter and throwing on the wheels til the end of next month

 

I live in SoCal...Winter here consists of 50-60. degree weather with light rains (with lots of sun) so 19s year round over here

 

^^ Lucky guys lol

I have a question about TPMS sensors but I'll search around first. Otherwise I'll post a new thread.. basically I've driven about 60 kms on these tires so far, and my TPMS light still hasn't come on. Starting to get a little worried hahah

 

it will come on, sometimes it just takes a while, get on the highway and drive it for about 30 min without stopping

 

I wonder what it would like like on low-pro tires and SLAMMED! LOL

 

It will sooner or later...Everytime I leave my house after like 30-45min the warning comes n...then when I go home it goes away when it sense my TPM in the basement...every single time, everyday, every winter lol

Wouldn't really work....3% rule of thumb

 

Stock 16's: (Didn't come on any cars in the USA)



Jeff

 

And what rule is this? Never heard of it. Lol!