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Re: Forced to buy run flats [kcrosby]
by molly123
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Nov 15, 2006 (8:50 am)
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Replying to: kcrosby (Apr 04, 2006 4:02 pm)
I just bought a 2003 SC430 with run flat tires. Since
I don't like the ride and need to drive the car sometimes
in the winter on an emergency basis, I bought a spare tire
kit from lexus-parts.com for around $600 and did the change
over myself-takes about an hour to do. Am now waiting for
my Pirelli Nero's to arrive and replace these RFTs.
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Re: Forced to buy run flats [molly123]
by mortee
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Nov 15, 2006 (12:39 pm)
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Replying to: molly123 (Nov 15, 2006 8:50 am)
i have the pirelli neros. great ride and so far good in rain
i carry a can of fix flat or aaa.
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Drifz Rims?
by igorxx
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Nov 26, 2006 (6:38 am)
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I am looking for some rims for my SC430. Were shown some Drifz 518S wheels and wanted to know if they were good ones. The price was $850 installed.
I think I would like some spoke wheels but can't find them in Raleigh,NC
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lexus sc 430
by jack46
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Dec 05, 2006 (1:35 pm)
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Can you have RFT repaired//
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Re: Forced to buy run flats [mortee]
by heatmiser
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Dec 22, 2006 (5:15 am)
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Replying to: mortee (Nov 15, 2006 12:39 pm)
Both the Pirelli Neros and the Eagle F-1's are "summer" tires not recommended to be driven in near-freezing temperatures or snow and ice. We don't get much of the latter here (Tennessee), but plenty of the former. Any other recommendations for SC 430 run-flat replacements (all-season)?
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Re: Forced to buy run flats [heatmiser]
by rcf8000
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Dec 23, 2006 (8:44 am)
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Replying to: heatmiser (Dec 22, 2006 5:15 am)
I recommend Michelin Pilot Sport A/S. They are doing a nice job on my wife's SC.
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Re: Forced to buy run flats [rcf8000]
by heatmiser
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Dec 26, 2006 (5:31 am)
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Replying to: rcf8000 (Dec 23, 2006 8:44 am)
Thanks. I bought the Michelin PS 2's over the weekend, and can already tell the difference. I only wish I'd made the switch when I bought the car 16 months ago. At the dealer's suggestion, I put 265's on the back, and 245's on the front. It seems to help traction just a bit (and certainly looks better).
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Re: Forced to buy run flats [heatmiser]
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Dec 30, 2006 (5:02 pm)
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Replying to: heatmiser (Dec 26, 2006 5:31 am)
Great discussion. Does this mean that the only way to have an SC without the RFTs is to have conventional tires without a spare and carry a "fix-a-flat" kit? If a "donut" spare is possible, how is it accommodated in the SC?
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Re: Forced to buy run flats []
by heatmiser
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Jan 02, 2007 (4:49 am)
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Replying to: unknown (Dec 30, 2006 5:02 pm)
I can't find the exact thread right now, but there's a discussion on the Lexus Owners' Club site [http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showforum=3] about a spare conversion kit. I understand the Lexus dealership version may be around $900, but you can get another make (Acura, maybe) that works for a lot less. I've not done this yet, however, so I'd look into it first. Good luck.
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Re: Drifz Rims? [igorxx]
by shanenurse
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Jan 04, 2007 (10:28 am)
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Replying to: igorxx (Nov 26, 2006 6:38 am)
I found this site using Dog pile, it even shows them on an SC
www.daytonwirewheels.com/lexussc430.htm
good luck,
shane
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