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May 4, 2020 | 08:45 PM

CHAIVII

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Handling In Snow

Anyone running RSR down springs and live where it’s known to have some pretty nasty snow storms? I’m located in Minnesota. Just slapped on some new 19in wheels and not a big fan of the wheel gap so I’m considering lowering springs just to get it to my liking. I do plan on running my OEM F Sport wheels with some winter tires in the winter, so I’m wondering how that’ll handle on a mild drop.

I have a 2014 IS350 AWD

May 5, 2020 | 03:18 AM

Napalvr

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Im in Michigan and have had no problems with my 15 AWD and I’m on downs as well. Had them since the car was new.

May 5, 2020 | 07:00 AM

CHAIVII

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Im in Michigan and have had no problems with my 15 AWD and I’m on downs as well. Had them since the car was new.

awesome, thank you.

May 5, 2020 | 08:41 AM

tofuprod

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'15 IS here in Chicago - no issues.

May 5, 2020 | 01:23 PM

kitabel

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Estimate what snow depth you can drive through now.
Subtract the drop distance.
The remainder is when the car surfs on its undertray, cross member, etc.

May 14, 2020 | 09:04 AM

TLeexus

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Originally Posted by CHAIVII

i used to live in denver with an is250 awd. . . it was fine, the traction control can sound crazy while its working, but it was OK for me.
winter tires helped too.
i dont think the lowering will make that much of a difference ... mostly down to how careful you are.