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Mar 23, 2009 | 06:35 AM

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Spare Tire for BBK

I just installed my IS-F BBK and my Volks, but now I am worried about getting a flat tire. I know my spare will NOT fit over the front wheels. Anyone have a solution to this issue, besides crossing my fingers that I don't get a flat? I asked Sewell if they know if an IS-F spare will fit, and I received no reply. Anyone else have a suggestion?

Mar 23, 2009 | 10:59 AM

moo_juice

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buy a cheapo, generic spacer and keep it in ur trunk. definately not something u want to use for a long drive, but will do until you can drive to a tire shop.

Mar 23, 2009 | 10:59 AM

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oh, or you can also just call the lexus roadside service

Mar 23, 2009 | 11:20 AM

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Unfortunately a spacer won't fix my problem. It's the height of the caliper that is a problem, not the depth. And I'd prefer to handle it myself instead of having to wait for a tow truck.

Mar 23, 2009 | 11:22 AM

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i wonder what kind of spare the is-f has???

Mar 24, 2009 | 06:17 AM

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i wonder what kind of spare the is-f has???

A Donut. Same as ours.

Mar 24, 2009 | 06:20 AM

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A Donut. Same as ours.

Yeah, but they can't be the same exact donut, otherwise the IS-F wouldn't be able to use their spare on the front two wheels... No one has any ideas?

Mar 24, 2009 | 09:01 AM

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The IS-F spare is different (larger). It will obviously clear the IS-F brakes - so your solution is to get an IS-F spare. The question is whether it will fit properly in your trunk well.

Javier

Mar 24, 2009 | 09:04 AM

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Thanks Javy. Lexus should hire you or something. You know EVERYTHING about the IS... Appreciate the help as always.

Mar 24, 2009 | 11:26 AM

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I will got the problem as same as you in next week...

I plan to order local 18" wheel for using as spare wheel.

My spare tire was 17"x8" and wrap with 225/45R17 as same as the oem front wheel.

Mar 24, 2009 | 12:55 PM

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tire should be the same but the wheel is designed differently...it should fit in the trunk fine. might need the foam peice from an F too.

Mar 24, 2009 | 01:02 PM

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Luckily I have a local Club Lexus member that has an IS-F. Looks like he's going to help me out and let me test fit his spare. I will keep everyone posted on the results.

Mar 24, 2009 | 01:17 PM

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Great news! Good luck

Javier

Mar 24, 2009 | 02:46 PM

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Hey Guys. I'm looking into this for you as we speak. I'll let you know if there are any fitment issues for the IS-F spare on the IS250/350 with the BBK as soon as I know something. I should know something on Thursday. If the spare fits, I'll let you guys know and you can shoot me an email at lexusparts@sewell.com to get pricing and place your order (if you decide you want it)

Thanks,

-Regan

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