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I've read here that the Dunlop 5000 series are the best and I'm wondering if that is most peoples' experience? I'm after quiet first and smoothness second....performance is a distant third place for me as I usually drive this car pretty calmly. Comments appreciated.
From what I've read the Michelin Pilot Sports are favored by many. However I've also heard that Michelin has developed a run-flat and I would check into that before making any decision.
I personally have the Dunlop 5000 on mine and I can say that on smooth roads they are quiet and smooth, however you do feel potholes and RR tracks "jar" the entire car. My .02.
Let us know what you decide and what your research turns up.
Ron
Thanks.
Steve
Not even close.
I live in southern Ohio, where we get a bad snow maybe 3 times a year, and I have a (small) SUV to get me around in the winter.
I've taken the SC out in the snow to see how it would do, and knew in half a block that it was not going anywhere. Many posts elsewhere on this board are to the same effect.
This would be a bad choice for an only car in New England.
damaged during a previous tire install......price to replace and fix.....$1000!!!!! or just remove the tirestem transmitters....$300!
I had them leave it as is.
Anyone care to give me some input on appropriate
fee's for parts and labor.
(Yes I know I'm driving a $64,000 LEXUS.......but is there some gauging?)
D
M
A dealer charged you $3,000 for a cell phone?
Even the best built-in cell phone in the world isn't worth $3,000.00! As far as the "recommended Nokia . . . ," my dealer recommended I use the cell phone I usually carry around in my pocket anyway and buy an earpiece or a speaker attachment for hands free use. This has worked out well, and apparently this recommendation has saved me about $2,950.00. Any dealer that recommended a phone which uses technology not supported in the area is not playing square with his customers. Given that the UCC places an implied warranty of fitness on such sales, you could well be entitled to revoke your acceptance of the phone.
I'd schedule a sit-down with the owner.
Terry
"#20 of 21 Lexus and their crummy tires and support by sxrxrnr1 Nov 23, 2003 (3:11 am)
I have the run flats. Received message on dash that had low tire pressure. Inflated tire. 2 hours later was low again. Went to Lexus dealer in San Jose, Ca. Was told that had nails in 2 tires and would cost me over 700.00 to put me back on the road. I was told that tires could not be repaired, must be replaced. I called Lexus Customer Service( what an oxymoron that is) and was basically told to get lost. Called Bridgestone in I believe Georgia or Tennessee. Was told by them that Bridgestone had a program with Lexus to replace tires with nail holes. Called Lexus again. They said never heard of such a deal. I gave the service bulletin number from Bridgestone. They finally admitted that such a program existed, but my car was over mileage limit(I had 11,000 miles. This went on for 3 days. Called tire retailer 1 block from Lexus dealer. They said that they fix these tires all the time. Told dealer to take car to them. They did so and tires were repaired. I believe that Lexus is the most overrated in service of any auto manufacturer that I have ever dealt with. Also have a Mercedes and a Jaguar. Will never own a Lexus again. This is not my only run in with this firm and their so called National Customer Service. I am certain that they are leftover from Yugo when they went under. These tires are harsh riding(I have not had a car since my first one(a 1946 Mercury) that would cause me to grit my teeth when I saw a bump coming. Well this car is grinding the enamel off my teeth. The car rattles everywhere, I think partially due to these tires and just generally poor quality of construction.
I wished to replace the run flats with regular tires and asked Lexus about a spare tire. They told me that the kit for a spare tire was about 800.00. For a phony spare and a steel rim???!! This after paying 400 dollars for their run flat(option). I will be back to Jaguar for my next auto. At least the cars have a certain amount of class and elegance and the service departments do try harder.
Mr Lexus you should get off your fat duffs in your corner office and find what us chickens are eating out here. And if I were you I would call your Customer Service 800 number, pretend to be a customer with a problem and see how you are treated by these morons that again must have been trained by Yugo.
A very sorry Lexus owner. I had expected more.
Roger Schaaf
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Ron
Ron
1. Coupe (No Convertible).
2. 6 Cylinder.
3. $40K MSRP.
Would it sell???
I bought my 2002 SC430 new about two years ago, and opted for the regular tires, NOT the run-flats. Overall things were great, although after about 9K miles I started having recurring tire pressure warnings in the car and after adding air would find them losing air again shortly thereafter. I also had the tires rotated at the dealer. After the rotation I noticed terrible road noise, especially under braking, sort of an uneven whumpf, whumpf, whumpf... Long story short, the dealer told me that the tires had cupped, probably due to being out of alignment, he did an alignment, provided two new tires, I bought the other two. After that, problem solved, everything sounded and felt great again. 9K miles later, same problem, lots of noise, darting around the road, etc... I'm really irritated. This is my 3rd Lexus, after LOVING my GS300 and enjoying (maybe not loving) the wife's RX300. This is enough to make me want to trade the SC early.
ANYWAY, my question is, I've read lots of stories on here about problems with the run-flats, but I've got to tell you folks, the problem exists (or at least A problem exists) with the regular tires too!
Anyone else experience this? Any suggestions on what to do? I've thought about maybe getting different, slightly harder tires, ie not Z-rated, so at least they'd last a while.
Thoughts are appreciated!
I don't regret the decision, especially after recently riding in my friends's SC.
I should also point out that most vehicle manufacturers' alignment spec have a fairly wide tolerance - IMHO too wide by half. Modern radial tires do not like to be more than 1 /32" off from the nominal toe setting per side. (I think that's 0.06 degrees). Toe in is a major cause of iregular wear.
Hope this helps.
Thanks Leo-K
My question: Should I have the dealer do it, or is it okay to have my friend who works at a tire shop do it? My concern is that if the tire pressure sensors start acting up, the dealer will tell me "too bad" since Lexus didn't replace them. Any suggestions?
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M
If they could offer a 6cyl. model with the same retractable hardtop, same interior and near 250hp for, say around $40-$45K msrp - that could be a homerun!