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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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Flintstone Tires
by rbialer
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Jan 05, 2007 (11:34 am)
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Couldn't stop laughing from that one.
Just replaced mine with Continentals.
And thanks for the tip about the Conticomfort Kit.
I'd buy a spacesaver tire but not for $500.00
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Re: Forced to buy run flats [heatmiser]
by shyork
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Jun 14, 2007 (12:16 pm)
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Replying to: heatmiser (Jan 02, 2007 4:49 am)
I replaced my run flats about a year ago and love the new ride - what I was expecting when I bought the car. Since I do a lot of highway driving, I didn't want to get stuck in the boonies waiting for a flat bed truck. I did a lot of research on options and decided to get the mini spare.
My dealer quoted me $1100 for the kit. Instead I just bought the steel wheel for mini spare from the dealer ($130)Then I purchased the actual tire from a local tire store ($220 installed - pricey but I checked 5 places and they all were within a couple of bucks). The sppare fits nicely in the wheel well and the top still goes down.
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Re: Forced to buy run flats [shyork]
by angelo5
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Aug 17, 2007 (11:55 am)
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Replying to: shyork (Jun 14, 2007 12:16 pm)
I would like to know where can I buy the compact spare tire
for 2005 SC 430,size on manual shows 145/70R17 ,need the cover too.The dealer in town don't know perhaps I need a part number or go to different place.
Thank very much. Angelo5
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