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Replying to: newgsowner (Jan 24, 2007 1:30 pm) |
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Replying to: newgsowner (Jan 24, 2007 1:30 pm) |
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Is it true that ride is a little bumpy with run flat tires in GS, compared to regular tires? And, do they have a regular size spare in GS?
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Replying to: traderbgt (Feb 22, 2007 8:13 pm)
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I have always been taught that cupping is not normally the fault of the tire unless it is maintained at the wrong pressure. The cupping is normally caused by mechanical problems or jerky driving: Shock absorbers on an old car, or Steering system on a new car. I suspect there is some sort of handling problem in the car. I am at 7.5K miles on car (Yoko tires) and the tires are a "little" louder. Will replace with Michelins when the time comes. |
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Well, the Yoko's now have about 10K on them. They were so quiet until about 9000. Lexus says it is "normal". They are beginning to make a whining noise when at speed. The Jag had similar problems until I changed to Michelin Sport A/S. The Michelins also drive better.
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Replying to: donbl (May 29, 2007 4:06 pm) |
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Can anyone give insight on upgraded 18 inch G-Spider wheels on GS350 w/245/40/18 tires? Is the ride a lot more bumpier than standard 17 inch wheels/tires and is it more responsive to handling? I was wondering if It is worth it for this option.
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Replying to: tlouie (Jun 17, 2007 3:05 pm) All of the dealers in this area (San Diego) order only GS350s with the optional 18" low-profile tires. I noticed a problem with noise on concrete freeways when I test drove the vehicle. But I was told that it would take about four months to order a car from the factory with the standard 17" tires. The 18" tires make my car relatively noisy on concrete freeways and bumps on regular roads much more noticeable. On a few sections of freeway, they cause my car to go into the dreaded "freeway hop". I'm stuck with the 18" wheels for now, but will be looking for a solution to that problem sometime in the future. As for the other "yes" --- the 18"s do allow going around corners very fast, and the suspension keeps the car relatively flat --- surprisingly flat for a Lexus. Except for the tires, a somewhat short low-beam headlight cutoff, and slightly "vague" on-center steering, I consider it an excellent car. To give you a reference point, I traded in a BMW540i that I drove for a number of years and loved. I just could not accept the really awful rear-end styling on the latest 5 Series. I kept waiting for them to correct that huge mistake, but finally gave up and bought the GS350.
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Replying to: traylor (Jan 14, 2007 6:11 pm) |
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