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#53 of 82 Re: tire pressure loss re: post #47 [sidgriggs] by rgsw Nov 03, 2007 (3:06 pm)
Replying to: sidgriggs (Nov 03, 2007 4:33 am) Dunlops
#54 of 82 Re: tire pressure loss re: post #47 [sidgriggs] by fabt1 Nov 07, 2007 (7:29 am)
Replying to: sidgriggs (Nov 02, 2007 12:57 pm) My previous Lexus also had tires that leaked air and had chrome wheels. I was told by the Bridgestone folks that the chrome finish sometimes chips/peels, which results in the tire not seating properly on the rim, and subsequently leaks. If this is true, I don't think there's much you could do about it other than scream at lexus for new wheels.
#55 of 82 Dallas by dallasj Nov 30, 2007 (9:24 am)
Concerning the tire pressure loss in regard to chromed factory wheels. The Bridgestone dealer is blowing smoke in regard to chrome wheels being the source of the problem. Unless a wheel or wheels have been damaged ,eg: violent curbing ect. a chip of chrome externally is not going to be a factor. Occasionally a dealer employee will fail to dress the wheels and tires properly on remount and fail to get a good bead set and there by create a problem.
#56 of 82 LS430 2003 Losing Air by kevin_q Mar 22, 2008 (10:41 am)
My Stock Wheels were Chromed Plated by Park Place Lexus Plano when I took new deliver of my brand new 2003 Lexus LS 430 and now after 5yrs they are losing the first 10 pounds of air presure very quickly after filling them full. This takes about week for them to lose the 10 pounds. Filling them up every week has become a pain. Lexus in Plano said I need to buy a new wheels. Sewell Lexus in Dallas, said I could send out the wheel to be fixed for 175 dollars. I would think this kind of thing would have been would have been warranty item, but appreantly it is not. I heard this is a problem with all chrome wheels after certain period of time. Replies to this message: wwest (Apr 14, 2008 8:58 am)
#57 of 82 cruise control sensor by cneuman Apr 03, 2008 (3:48 am)
I know that I'm posting this under the wrong topic, but for some reason this is the only one I was able to sign in on. Anyway, I'm trying to find where the discussion took place some time ago about a solution to the problem of protecting the sensor for the cruise control on the 2002 LS. Mine was just replaced due to a crack in the sensor. I know I remember reading about various things that others have done to try to protect that sensor, since it is in such a vulnerable location. Does anyone have any idea where I might find that discussion? Please help me if you can.   Thanks....cn Replies to this message: mac1lsr1 (Apr 11, 2008 5:09 am) cneuman (Apr 14, 2008 3:13 am) kiiwii (Apr 22, 2009 1:53 pm)
#58 of 82 Re: cruise control sensor [cneuman] by mac1lsr1 Apr 11, 2008 (5:09 am)
Replying to: cneuman (Apr 03, 2008 3:48 am) cneuman, I haven't checked this forum in a good while, and just caught your question. While I don't have a link to the previous discussion on protecting the laser sensor, I CAN tell you I've followed others' advice to protect the sensor with a piece of clear Lexan, doing it on my 2005 LS 430. I first measured the size of the metal frame bordering the sensor (height x width), then took this measurement to Home Depot and had them cut this exact size from a slightly larger piece of stock. Cost me approx. $8, if I remember correctly. I attached the Lexan to the sensor metal frame surround with pieces of stick-on Velcro, 3M brand. It's been on there for maybe 2 1/2 years, and hasn't budged. I have never noticed any detrimental effect on the operation of the Laser Cruise Control, which really surprises me, since I never clean behind the Lexan. I mounted it with Velcro with the idea of removing the Lexan periodically to clean off dirt that accumulates on its back side, but it's just too darn hard to reach the area in front of the sensor without removing any bumper trim. Took a lot of my patience to get the Lexan placed where I wanted it. And I used a lift, so I was working with the sensor at about eye-level. Will be harder if you have to lie on the ground and do it. But it can be done. Replies to this message: cneuman (Apr 14, 2008 3:13 am) kiiwii (Apr 22, 2009 1:53 pm)
#59 of 82 Re: cruise control sensor [mac1lsr1] by cneuman Apr 14, 2008 (3:13 am)
Replying to: mac1lsr1 (Apr 11, 2008 5:09 am) Thanks mac1lsr1, for your reply. Sounds like one of the solutions I was referring to reading about, but could not remember the details.   cneuman
#60 of 82 Re: LS430 2003 Losing Air [kevin_q] by wwest Apr 14, 2008 (8:58 am)
Replying to: kevin_q (Mar 22, 2008 10:41 am) I put brand new BBS 3-piece racing wheels on my 2001 911/996 C4 as soon as it arrived POE. I kept having problems with both of the rear tires having low air pressure for the first year or so. When I finally realized it was due to small,tiny, cracks in the wheels I contacted BBS.   BBS was aware of the problem and had already upgraded the wheels to a slightly thicker metal and thus sent me two new interior rim wheel pieces along with new bolts and o-rings.   So it does happen.
#62 of 82 Post moved by pat HOST Dec 09, 2008 (11:10 pm)
Here's the link: georgef, "Lexus LS 460 Owner Experiences" #113, 9 Dec 2008 4:28 pm.

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