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66 messages, Last post on Sep 06, 2007 at 8:39 AM
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Replying to: bmwconvert (Jul 31, 2006 10:00 am) |
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Replying to: gelam007 (Aug 05, 2006 7:07 pm)
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Replying to: hendjaz (Aug 05, 2006 10:25 pm) When I went to have the new tires (well, Michelins), I realized there was no spare and was fit to be tied. I called Lexus and told them that even if I would have kept the run-flats, I would want a spare. What if a tire was not driveable?????? Anyway, I wrote Lexus and contacted my dealer and they are supplying the doughnut temp spare and the mounting kit for it, free of charge. Lexus said my request was not unreasonable. The kit and tire is costing them (they say) 500 bucks...but considering they made about 7 grand off of me, I think they will survive fiscally (ha ha). If you look down in your trunk, you will see there is the space to mount the temp spare and it has been pre-drilled for the mounting. I just cannot believe how much better the car absorbs road impacts with the new tires, while still handling beautifully.
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Replying to: gelam007 (Aug 06, 2006 8:33 am)
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Replying to: hendjaz (Aug 06, 2006 1:28 pm) |
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Replying to: gelam007 (Aug 05, 2006 7:07 pm) I noticed that you replaced you run flats. When you changed to the PS2 did you have the same size tire 245/40/18? I have heard that people are using The A/S which is a 245/45/18 do you know which is better. Thanks of the input. alex
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Replying to: al147 (Aug 22, 2006 3:33 pm) That is the first I heard of people using the A/S. I chose the PS as I was told these were more performance oriented for this type of car. I was just so glad to get rid of the run flats it really did not matter!!!!!! If you get rid of the run flats though you will have to get a spare in the trunk. Lexus (the dealer) provided that free of charge after I told them I was unhappy with the ride of the run flats. Greg |
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Replying to: al147 (Aug 22, 2006 3:33 pm) I realize that I did not actually answer your question. Yes, I have the same tire size 245/40/18. If I would have known I could have gotten 45's I would have certainly done it to add more meat to the tire and help the ride even more. ...I guess I want a car that rides like an LS 260, but has the power of the 450 h!!!!!! |
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Replying to: gs450h (Apr 20, 2006 4:14 am)  101.1 mph. also i dont beleve it is limited at 130 as displayed in the brochure. Ive had it to 135 and it was still going. its quite a car. quick from lights and with the low pro tires and sport suspension it takes nice twisty mountain roads with ease.
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A freelancer aims to talk with owners of the following hybrid models: Accord, Altima, Camry, all Lexus hybrids and all pick-up truck hybrids. Please respond to Chintan Talati at ctalati edmunds.com no later than Wednesday, September 12, 2007 with your daytime contact information and the hybrid model you own.
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