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#14 of 18 Anyone w/Tracking Problem w/'06 GS300 AWD? by newgsowner Dec 29, 2006 (11:38 am)
Yes, they have the standard 17" wheel/tires. I'm not sure what the advertised tread was, I'm sorry I don't know too much about this stuff, but I would definately think it's more than 10k. They never mentioned anything about a service bulletin on this problem. The service rep was adament on me continuing to drive with this problem, but as I clearly stated to him, I did not buy such an expensive car to drive it with this problem. So I'll give them a call next week and press for a new set. I'll let you know how it goes! Replies to this message: rodagu116 (Jan 01, 2007 4:52 am) evel (Mar 15, 2007 1:57 pm)
#15 of 18 Re: Anyone w/Tracking Problem w/'06 GS300 AWD? [newgsowner] by rodagu116 Jan 01, 2007 (4:52 am)
Replying to: newgsowner (Dec 29, 2006 11:38 am) As for me, the dealership gave me new tires. That didn't solve anything So as for the veering (jerking) left/right, I received no solution. {My GS is RWD}. I noticed that my father's new Chevy Silverado (truck) has that problem also (the steering is rather sensitive and when I try to react to that movement I tend to over react -- blaaah). That truck has run-flat lower profile tires (of course, not as low profile as on the GS). My car costs twice as much and should be smoother riding (?), easier to drive, ... Replies to this message: evel (Mar 15, 2007 1:57 pm)
#16 of 18 Tracking Problem w/'06 GS300 AWD - Update by evel Mar 15, 2007 (1:57 pm)
Replying to: rodagu116 (Jan 01, 2007 4:52 am) Well, I had the next 6-month/ service performed in February (oil change & tire rotation) and noticed a slight return of the drifting problem again, so I went back to Goodyear & had the alignment checked. One of the rear wheels toe was slightly out of factory spec. On yesterday, I had the Virgina State safety inspection performed & the technician commented that I should check the alignment, because my front tires showed were from the inside out. I went to the Lexus dealer & complained that I had the car aligned when suggested in August & again a month ago, only to have visibly worn tires at only 10K miles within a 13 months period. They checked the alignment, said it was again out of spec., & said the realignment should help, but recommended replacement of the two front tires (18" run flats) $299 each. They accepted their discounted cost alignment offer, but felt they should pick up the cost of the tires. They refused stating since the alignments in August & February were done by someone else, they cannot be held responsible. Goodyear naturally defended themselves, saying factory specs are factory specs & each time they aligned the suspension within the specs. Also, Goodyear said the factory specs call for the wheels to be pitched slightly inward (top of tire & wheel)towards the engine; thus per the specs, this would cause wear to occur on the inside area of the tread. I escalated to Lexus Customer Svc on the grounds the car has a suspension flaw which causes it to become mis-aligned easily & frequently, but they refused to replace my two tires, but are currently considering refunding me the cost of the alignment performed by the Lexus dealer on yesterday. In closing, I understood the performance tires would have less treadlife under normal driving, but the wear I experienced within 10K miles was definitely caused by the suspension alignment problem & not hard driving & cornering. Based on the comments of other owners, it is apparent the problem is not caused by the wheel size or type of tires, but a steering/suspension problem. If you or anyone is lucky enough to find the magic bullet cure with their dealer, please share your success.
#17 of 18 Anyone w/Tracking Problem w/'06 GS300 AWD? RECAP [towner54] by evel Nov 09, 2007 (8:20 am)
Replying to: towner54 (Nov 12, 2006 9:15 am) Follow-up: Well all was well between Aug. 06 & Feb. 07, when I had the tires rotated (10K miles svc) and a week later during safety inspection was told I had unever wear on my tires. So long story short, I immediately complained to the nearby Lexus dealership, who escalated it up to Lexus. Lexus checked the entire suspension system (no trouble found) & concluded I received a bad set of runflat tires. The replaced all four & peformed an alignment again in June & so far, no more drifting/tracking problems.   Now, if only Eibach or some other suspension manufacturer would design lowering springs for the AWD version to lower height to eliminate some of the wheel well gap that take away from the sporty design of the AWD vs RWD. I heard of a company (racing products) located in or near Baltimore, but has been unable to find them.
#18 of 18 Replacing run flat tires by wpe Feb 11, 2009 (2:32 pm)
I have a 2006 300GS AWD w/32000miles.   I need to replace the tires. I want to replace run flats with regular tires.   Other than not having spare tire has anyone experienced any downsides or negatives of doing this.   I'm looking for a better ride and spending 50% less $.

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