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#6 of 35 Rolling resistance by lounger Sep 15, 2006 (6:09 am)
Everything psychdoc said is true, but he did leave something out. Part of the equation in getting such impressive EPA mileage figures for the car rests on using tires like the Michelin MXV4, which have quite low rolling resistance. Wider tires/ summer tires/ winter tires will all cause a small decrease in fuel economy. For maximum driving performance, go with his recommendations. For maximum fuel economy, stick with your all-season Michelin MXV's. If you drive in true winter conditions, winter tires make a big difference.
#7 of 35 Air Leak by jc0430 May 31, 2007 (9:59 am)
This isn't really along the lines of the discussion but it is relavent to the topic.   Does anyone have a problem with slow leaks in the tire(s)? I got the ES350 with Michellin Tires. The low pressure sensor came on and I filled the tire 2x before the 5k service. When I mentioned it to the service department, they couldn't find any leaks. Now, it's been almost 3 weeks since the service and the tire needed to be filled twice to bring it to the proper inflation. It seems like the dealer isn't able to do anything about it.   I was thinking of using one of the tire sealant products but I heard it messes up the balance. Does anyone have any suggestions? Has any one experienced the same problem? I could use the spare tire but then the sensor would still go on when the tire in the trunk loses pressure. Replies to this message: tdoh (Jun 26, 2007 9:04 am)
#8 of 35 Re: Air Leak [jc0430] by tdoh Jun 26, 2007 (9:04 am)
Replying to: jc0430 (May 31, 2007 9:59 am) Assuming that there are no punctures of any kind in the tire, I would look into the possibility of either a rim that is not true (i.e., not perfectly round--it only needs to be a wee bit off for air to leak past), or a defective tire that may also not be perfectly round.
#10 of 35 Post moved by pat HOST Jul 29, 2007 (8:29 am)
Here's the link: lexus12, "Buying a used ES 300" #7, 29 Jul 2007 12:03 am
#11 of 35 ES 350 Chrome Wheel Requirements by atomicdog1 Sep 22, 2007 (11:42 pm)
Hello to ALL:   I'm new here.   What are the wheel requirements for rims if you want the tire pressure sensors to work?   AtomicDog1
#12 of 35 Wheel sizes for ES 350 by dubldoc Dec 04, 2007 (6:01 pm)
LOVE my 350...21K in 12 mos w/o ANY problems. But car is very under-tired, what are biggest replacement tires of same height I can run on stock rims?? The Michelin 215/55 handle well, but spin easily from rest. I assume I could get away with 235/45-17, would be same height and about 20mm, (or 1" wider) could any one comment on this??
#13 of 35 Bubble in Tire by rphwack Dec 12, 2007 (4:41 pm)
I have a bubble in one my Michelin Energy MXMV S8's. I know That I have to change the tire as soon as possible. I priced the tire on Tire Rack.com and it stated a price of $131.00. I called Lexus to set up an appointment and they said that i had to purchase the tire through their parts department. The worker in the parts department quoted me a price of $239.95 for the same tire plus I would have to pay for valves,balancing and installation which could bring the price to over $300 for one tire. I called STS and he said that he would do the same job for $195 installed (valve, balancing and installation) . Is this Ok? Would I violate anything? Replies to this message: rphwack (Dec 16, 2007 6:34 am) stevencaty (Dec 18, 2007 1:47 pm)
#14 of 35 Re: Bubble in Tire [rphwack] by rphwack Dec 16, 2007 (6:34 am)
Replying to: rphwack (Dec 12, 2007 4:41 pm) I went to STS and had them install the tire. Cost was $215 with tax. So far no problems. When I mentioned to the STS Salesman that Lexus wanted to charge me $239.95 just for the tire he laughed and said " That's because they have to get it from me." Replies to this message: stevencaty (Dec 18, 2007 1:47 pm)
#15 of 35 Re: Bubble in Tire [rphwack] by stevencaty Dec 18, 2007 (1:47 pm)
Replying to: rphwack (Dec 16, 2007 6:34 am) Hi Why don't you bring the tire to the local NTB, they will install only $18.00 include vale stem and through the old tire alway for you cause I just had it done all 4 tires plus lifetime balance and roadtate. Hope this help.

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