Covering may be a good idea. Seems Lexus Canada are unprepared and unable to provide a recommended package for winter tires and wheels.
I gave my dealer the specs. provided in the forum by ISF Champ but to no avail. I suggested 18" OEM rims from the IS350. Was told this morning that they mounted a set on an IS F at the dealer. The Parts department commented that the rear looked fine, but the front were close to the inside plate which may pose a problem with where to mount balancing weights and also cause excessive noise from ice and snow accumulation in the wheel well.
Whilst I love the car I am a little pissed at Lexus for not considering winter tire and wheel considerations. Why install "Snow" mode if you can't put tires on it?
I haven't yet found a local tire/wheel shop with sufficent knowledge to spec a wheel for it.
I gave my dealer the specs. provided in the forum by ISF Champ but to no avail. I suggested 18" OEM rims from the IS350. Was told this morning that they mounted a set on an IS F at the dealer. The Parts department commented that the rear looked fine, but the front were close to the inside plate which may pose a problem with where to mount balancing weights and also cause excessive noise from ice and snow accumulation in the wheel well.
Whilst I love the car I am a little pissed at Lexus for not considering winter tire and wheel considerations. Why install "Snow" mode if you can't put tires on it?
I haven't yet found a local tire/wheel shop with sufficent knowledge to spec a wheel for it.