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Replying to: kwh (Aug 27, 2006 5:58 am) |
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| I am going to need new tires in the near future. They are P225/70R16. I have been seen several different tires recommended over the last couple of years in this forum. (I know there is a tire forum.) Any thoughts on the pros and cons of the following: Michelin LTX, Michelin Cross Terrains, Bridgestone Dueler Alenza, and the Nokia WR or any other suggestions. I am in the SF Bay area and drive in 7 or 8 inches of snow five or six times a year down an unplowed, one mile long road with some icy spots. But other than that just 5 months of off and on rain. I am most interested in long wear, quiet, and good traction in snow and ice in that order. I see Costco has a sale on for another few days with $60 off some Michelins although not sure which ones. Thanks in advance for the help. | |
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Replying to: kwh (Aug 27, 2006 5:58 am) To my surprise, Lexus replaced a door panel on my RX under warranty when the leather had a small rip it in. Im am very happy with my 2004 RX and don;t have any other suggestions on what to look for. |
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I have a whopping 21.8k miles on my 2004 Lexus RX330 and have been driving on the Goodyear tires installed by my dealer...probably about 4k miles too long - the worst tires I've ever owned and yes, I keep air, balance, alignment up. Road noise started about about 15k and is getting worse. I'm looking to replace with either Michelin Energy MXV4 or Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenzas. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Seems to be more research on the Michelins - looking for a quieter ride and slower wearing tire (Bridgestone's are warranted for 65k)
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| I have the Michelins and they are looking great at 30,000. I wouldn't let them keep the Goodyears on, I made them switch the Michelins. The Goodyears were a $60 tire at TireRack.com | |
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Replying to: carqueen (Sep 15, 2006 8:38 am) |
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Replying to: mmm1 (Apr 20, 2006 3:18 pm) http://www.factoryinteractive.com/ Has anyone pursued this option? Scott |
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| I find it easy to use my Sirius system in the RX. I just leave the antenna on and bring the unit back and forth as I need it and plug it in. | |
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I am considering towing a load of 3400 pounds behind my '05 RX330. I do have the towing package installed but I wanted to get other's input on their towing experiences with the 330 and if it is advised or not? I know I will have to get the wiring harness, etc. Also, is the towing hitch that Lexus installs sufficient for the job or are there better alternatives. I just don't want to damage the vehicle in any way, and I know most people don't buy these things to tow trailers. One guy at the dealership told me that "you don't really want to tow anything with your RX" then why advertise in the manual that you can? He didn't have an answer... Thanks, JBL
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Replying to: jbl85 (Oct 09, 2006 6:06 am) The factory trans cooler is not fan-forced; it is in the fender well so the heat does not flow back to the radiator and engine (cooled only by the airflow from the brake cooling duct-fine when the airflow is moving). I have one of the first RX's out. Although I originally did not tow anything with it, it developed well-known valve body issues that were resolved by Lexus by replacing the whole transmission under warrantee with a brand-new upgraded unit. Now it works as it should, but I also take extra care since I want to keep this car in good shape for a long time. Even though I have another vehicle for heavy towing, I also want to be able to tow with the RX, on occasion. I service it very often. New fluid at 6 months, full service with filter at 18 months, just to be safe. You might not go so often, but I would service it before towing. I asked the Lexus dealer's Service Manager who was in charge of the transmission replacement if it would void the warrantee if I added another transmission cooler, or it would hurt anything. He said no, it would be a good idea. I didn't say it was specifically for towing, but I said someday I would like to... So I added an additional redundant trans cooler in back of the factory cooler in the fender, and cut the vent holes larger in the black plastic inside fender skirt (you can't see it from outside the car) to let the heat vent out easier. It wasn't really hard to install if you are a do-it-yourselfer, but if not, a transmission shop could do it, too. Just be sure to specify you want them to use only Toyota fluid! Make sure when you are towing you take the transmission out of overdrive, so the transmission does not have to make that shift automatically. It will also be easier on your brakes, too. Does your 3400 lb trailer have brakes? Usually they do. I think it will be fine. Don't overload the car or trailer with weight. Distribute the weight evenly, and not too much near the tounge or back of the car, and certainly not on the roof. The factory hitch is rated at 3500, I believe. If you don't have the factory hitch, you can find heavier-duty hitches which will be stronger, rated for more weight even though you won't tow with more, and distribute the weight to the frame better (try the internet), but don't go over the weight rating for the car anyway, but they are stronger. Uhaul's are barely adequate, only very light duty, but usually in stock.
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