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OnlineTires has them for $70 each so should be about $450 for 5 tires. Has anyone tried them yet?
According to their (Costco) compatibility guide (some Bridgestone software) they said I could also upsize to 235 or 255/65 but the guy said the 255 would rub while turning because of the width. I am gonna try another Costco to see if they will install the 255s for me. Unfortunately the 245 is not an option
It seems Costco is going to have a similar promotion like earlier in Jan again but TireRack's price is too tempting. I will go to the local Discount Tire and see if they will trade in my old tires AND pricematch.
As you may note from other posts, Michelin CrossTerrains are quite popular and deservedly so. I replaced wifey's Goodyears at 26k with the CTXs shortly after that worthy was introduced and her vehicle was transformed, even with stock size.
Have the alignment checked as well as tire pressure (regardless of what's on the car). If you do have the Goodyears, the only real "cure" is likely replacement. It is definitely worth it.
But the belt actually has more tension or "spring" when retracting. I think that's where the nicks came from originally because the old belts didn't retract all the way and got caught in the door.
And, no, they didn't replace the pillar. I wish they would've though. As for the scratches under the door I've noticed them, too. But I only wear a wedding band so I can only conclude they come from my wife's jewelry. hmm. Maybe this means I can buy her less gems so as not to scratch the RX. :-)
My understanding is that they're built in the same factory, "side by side." I think its supposed to be Toyota's best factory, or otherwise recognized for excellence.
Informed they replaced front pads and either resurfaced rotors or replaced them (forget which) at no charge whatsoever because of a TSB on this situation.
So go back to your dealer and ask him to check TSB log on this situation. If they refuse, give Lexus a call and ask them to intervene.
Thanks,
Jim d.
By the way, I'm pretty sure that the factory offset on the RX is +38mm. That's the answer I got from Clint at Martin Tire Co in El Paso, and from a couple of local dealers in Kentucky and Tennessee.
I saw that someone had a quote from tire rack of $85 but when I went that site I got a price of $138/tire and around another $10.50 for shipping. What is the size that you did to get the $85/tire? I found that the 225s are the size for the RX300, burt I see some 235s mention in previous postings. I would think the 235s would be the same or slightly higher $s since they are a slightly larger tire.
Can someone explain more about the $85/tire for the CTs, in that, I could only find a prices around the $138 - $160/tire.
Wifey thinks the CTXs at 35# are just fine from a comfort and noise standpoint and the handling is, of course, just that much better.
bradsteil, I wouldn't recalibrate for 2%; between mechanical variance from mfgr and the difference in diameter that occurs between full tread down to replacement levels, you are well within acceptable range of variation. 2% @ 60 mph = difference of 1.2 mph.........I would not sweat it.
Anyhoo, this tire size discussion. I'm curious why the width of the tire would have anything to do with changing the speedometer. I thought the height of the tire would be the factor in changing that. I, too, have been researching tires lately and understand the first number (235) to be width, 2nd number (70) to be height, and 3rd number (16, darnit!) to be wheel size. (I say darnit because this car screams for bigger wheels and wider tires.) I'd like to have 245-60-17. I just don't want to pay for it.
Another question about the width--does going to the 235 cause you to lose any turn ratio? Does the wider tire cause more rubbing when going over bumps?
BTW, I agree about the tire rack website. Isn't that one of the sites that allows you to 'try on' wheel packages on your car? It's great to be able to see all the different sizes of wheels as they would look on the RX. You can even get your color for the car model! The American Racing webiste also offers the 'try on' feature. Very kewl, IMO.
When they took care of it for me the first time, they were sure to point out that it was a "good will gesture" on their part as brakes aren't a part of the warranty. So, IMO, if you got them to repair/replace at 20k something miles, then you have a good dealer.
The reason I was given as to why they squeal so much now as to previous years, is the removal of asbestos as a brake pad agent.
I think they just use cheaper quality pads and it shows.
My squeal was the worst at drive thrus. Quite embarassing, actually, to hear a new Lexus squaling like a pig!
Ravl-Can you email me about the web tv, pros and cons. I was thinking of getting one for my mom. avery1317@hotmail.com. Thanks
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We live in the Northern Virginia area - close to Washington DC - and I would really appreciate some guidance as to what might be a reasonable price to negotiate in relation to the MSRP/Dealer Invoice. I believe that there is a $500 dealer incentive in play at this time and the holdback is 2%.
What would the best case scenario for pricing at this time and what should be the most that I should be willing to pay. I am looking at the AWD model with the Navigation System Package. I believe that the invoice price for the base AWD model is $33068 and the invoice price on the navigation package is $4667.
Thanks for any suggestions.
I took my wife's RX to the dealer yesterday for 10,000 mile service plus to have a strange noise coming from the steering wheel column checked out It sounded like a rubbery, squeaky grind coming from within the steering wheel shaft. I demonstrated it for the service rep and he had heard it before. They "lubricated the steering wheel cable" and now the noise is gone. Also service experience was top-notch. The car came back sparkling clean inside and out.
I'm looking for a set of tires for my 00 RX so I checked out tirerack.com and placed an order for the Michelin Crossterrains at the 235/70/16 size. Then Emily (from tirerack) contacted me and warned that these tires will rub on the rear strut since they are 1/2inch wider (also 7/10ths inch taller fwiw).
Anyone using 235 tires on the 00 RX300 ok? I'm guessing the rear strut clearance is the same for all years of the RX300.
Guess I'll go with more Bridgestone Dueler HT's if I cant do this, they were decent tires and MUCH cheaper (but out of stock on tirerack.com). Any other places to look for tires?
PDS
You might want to try out Costco. They are also able to order tires they dont have in stock.
so give them a try.
I purchased 4 225 CTs from Costco during a sale a few months back for $492. (mounted, balanced,new valve,lifetime free rotation and flat fix)
Tire Rack is a little pricey for CTs in the RX 300 stock size of 225. It would come to $684 once you add in shipping, mounting, balancing and valve using numbers from their website.
Tire Rack does sell 235 CTs for less than 225 CTs. I didn't get the 235's because I didn't want to deal with the speedometer error caused by the larger size and I would also have to replace the spare which is a brand new 225.
And I thought I knew mostly everything about cars
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