The Rays are on :)
The Rays are on :)
15-02-2019, 07:23 AM
Are wide tyres worse in the wet though? Our Merc has 275s on the rear and even with more power doesn't have any less grip than the IS? (Obviously realise they are completely different cars and there are a million other factors at play :tongue_smilie
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
That really does look seriously awesome mate, well done for persevering with getting them sorted! :thumbup:
Are wide tyres worse in the wet though? Our Merc has 275s on the rear and even with more power doesn't have any less grip than the IS? (Obviously realise they are completely different cars and there are a million other factors at play :tongue_smilie
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
15-02-2019, 07:53 AM
parthiban That really does look seriously awesome mate, well done for persevering with getting them sorted! :thumbup:
Are wide tyres worse in the wet though? Our Merc has 275s on the rear and even with more power doesn't have any less grip than the IS? (Obviously realise they are completely different cars and there are a million other factors at play :tongue_smilie
Cheers mate.
I would assume that tyre width and wet performance would go hand-in-hand with the weight of the car and the weight distribution?
For example, if you've got the junk in the trunk to 'push' the tyre onto the road and displace the water then you could probably go for a wide tyre without any problems.
However, in my experience the IS seems to have a pretty light back end (especially in the IS300), so I'm guessing there's not enough weight to push the rear wheels down onto the road in wet weather?
parthiban That really does look seriously awesome mate, well done for persevering with getting them sorted! :thumbup:
Are wide tyres worse in the wet though? Our Merc has 275s on the rear and even with more power doesn't have any less grip than the IS? (Obviously realise they are completely different cars and there are a million other factors at play :tongue_smilie
Cheers mate.
I would assume that tyre width and wet performance would go hand-in-hand with the weight of the car and the weight distribution?
For example, if you've got the junk in the trunk to 'push' the tyre onto the road and displace the water then you could probably go for a wide tyre without any problems.
However, in my experience the IS seems to have a pretty light back end (especially in the IS300), so I'm guessing there's not enough weight to push the rear wheels down onto the road in wet weather?
15-02-2019, 07:57 AM
jimxms However, in my experience the IS seems to have a pretty light back end (especially in the IS300), so I'm guessing there's not enough weight to push the rear wheels down onto the road in wet weather?
Yep I'd agree the back of the IS is a bit light, I ran for a little while with no spare and it was awful!
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
jimxms However, in my experience the IS seems to have a pretty light back end (especially in the IS300), so I'm guessing there's not enough weight to push the rear wheels down onto the road in wet weather?
Yep I'd agree the back of the IS is a bit light, I ran for a little while with no spare and it was awful!
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
15-02-2019, 08:11 AM
jimxms LOL thats exactly how I'm running at the moment. 2JZ in the front, toolkit in the back :p Bit uneven eh
Yep I was having trouble with the distinct lack of power the IS200 has so with your car it must be a million times worse!
If your wheel well is empty I'd highly recommend putting a wheel back in there as if mine is a fair comparator it makes such a big difference to the way the car feels
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
jimxms LOL thats exactly how I'm running at the moment. 2JZ in the front, toolkit in the back :p Bit uneven eh
Yep I was having trouble with the distinct lack of power the IS200 has so with your car it must be a million times worse!
If your wheel well is empty I'd highly recommend putting a wheel back in there as if mine is a fair comparator it makes such a big difference to the way the car feels
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
15-02-2019, 08:16 AM
jimxms LOL thats exactly how I'm running at the moment. 2JZ in the front, toolkit in the back :p Bit uneven eh
Depends on the size of your toolkit....
IS200 Sport - Sold
Mazda 6 MPS - Zoom Zoom!
Modifications
Completed:
Currently 280bhp/295lbft; 3" Meercat custom exhaust; KW Suspension; FMIC; SSP; HPFP; Custom Stainless Steel Dials - for the moment, the only set in the world!! (Till the group buy for MPSOC anyway :lol: )
In Progress:
E-Tuning remap ongoing via Cobb Accessport; Braided brake lines; Stubby aerial; Tinted repeaters and sidelights; 3 Port Boost Control Solenoid; 3" HTP Intake
jimxms LOL thats exactly how I'm running at the moment. 2JZ in the front, toolkit in the back :p Bit uneven eh
Depends on the size of your toolkit....
IS200 Sport - Sold
Mazda 6 MPS - Zoom Zoom!
Modifications
Completed:
Currently 280bhp/295lbft; 3" Meercat custom exhaust; KW Suspension; FMIC; SSP; HPFP; Custom Stainless Steel Dials - for the moment, the only set in the world!! (Till the group buy for MPSOC anyway :lol: )
In Progress:
E-Tuning remap ongoing via Cobb Accessport; Braided brake lines; Stubby aerial; Tinted repeaters and sidelights; 3 Port Boost Control Solenoid; 3" HTP Intake
15-02-2019, 08:21 AM
DaveEdin Depends on the size of your toolkit....
Just the basic Lexus one I'm afraid lol.
parthiban If your wheel well is empty I'd highly recommend putting a wheel back in there as if mine is a fair comparator it makes such a big difference to the way the car feels
I've not got a spare anymore. Maybe time to buy one :crying:
DaveEdin Depends on the size of your toolkit....
Just the basic Lexus one I'm afraid lol.
parthiban If your wheel well is empty I'd highly recommend putting a wheel back in there as if mine is a fair comparator it makes such a big difference to the way the car feels
I've not got a spare anymore. Maybe time to buy one :crying:
15-02-2019, 08:26 AM
I see now why you are :crying:
IS200 Sport - Sold
Mazda 6 MPS - Zoom Zoom!
Modifications
Completed:
Currently 280bhp/295lbft; 3" Meercat custom exhaust; KW Suspension; FMIC; SSP; HPFP; Custom Stainless Steel Dials - for the moment, the only set in the world!! (Till the group buy for MPSOC anyway :lol: )
In Progress:
E-Tuning remap ongoing via Cobb Accessport; Braided brake lines; Stubby aerial; Tinted repeaters and sidelights; 3 Port Boost Control Solenoid; 3" HTP Intake
You'll need to find another matching wheel to complete the set though Jim... and get it refurbed to match the colour/bolts etc so that if you need it it doesn't look ****
I see now why you are :crying:
IS200 Sport - Sold
Mazda 6 MPS - Zoom Zoom!
Modifications
Completed:
Currently 280bhp/295lbft; 3" Meercat custom exhaust; KW Suspension; FMIC; SSP; HPFP; Custom Stainless Steel Dials - for the moment, the only set in the world!! (Till the group buy for MPSOC anyway :lol: )
In Progress:
E-Tuning remap ongoing via Cobb Accessport; Braided brake lines; Stubby aerial; Tinted repeaters and sidelights; 3 Port Boost Control Solenoid; 3" HTP Intake
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