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92 messages,  Last post on Nov 19, 2011 at 5:52 PM

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What is this discussion about? Lexus GS 300, Lexus GS 400, Lexus GS 430, Lexus GS 350, Lexus GS 450h, Tires, Wheels, Sedan

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#88 of 92 Re: Corrosion on GS300 wheels [kala] by acenology9

Jun 22, 2011 (2:06 pm)

Replying to: kala (Apr 03, 2009 12:18 am)
I also have a Lexus GS300 with 66k, and all 4 of my rims (wheels) have corrosion and bubbling paint. I told Hoffman Lexus of East Hartford CT about the problem yesterday and when I got my car back today, they said that the wheels can be refinished for about $200 - $250 per wheel.
 
That's BS, this is my 6th car and I never had problems with bubbling paint or wheel corrosion with factory wheels before. This must be a defect and Lexus should warranty the repair or offer us new wheels. I think that there was a batch of wheels made that weren't properly cleaned prior to painting.
 
Anyone else out there? Wonder if this could be a future recall.
 
BTW: Get RID of your RUN FLATS; absolute worse tire ever. I switched to Continental DWS and the ride in my GS is noticeably improved. Plus they are super quiet and more forgiving on bumps.

#89 of 92 Re: Corrosion on GS300 wheels [acenology9] by lz4004

Sep 24, 2011 (4:22 pm)

Replying to: acenology9 (Jun 22, 2011 2:06 pm)
I`ve got a 2008 gs350 with 13k. I have a appointment at hoffman this mon. 9/26 on this wheel corrosion-bubbles. You didn`t mention the year on your car.
I assume mine is under the 4yr. warranty. I`ll let you know.

#90 of 92 Re: Corrosion on GS350 wheels [acenology9] by lz4004

Oct 19, 2011 (1:42 am)

Replying to: acenology9 (Jun 22, 2011 2:06 pm)
Hoffman lexus refinished my wheels at no cost. I`m disappointed that the finish they did was not like the original wheels, a brushed nickel shine. I might look for some chrome one by tsw. The point is beware if your going to layout $250 per wheel, they won`t be the same. Go aftermarket.

#91 of 92 Re: Corrosion on GS350 wheels [lz4004] by acenology9

Oct 24, 2011 (4:22 pm)

Replying to: lz4004 (Oct 19, 2011 1:42 am)
Got fed up with looking a my factory wheels in such bad shape... Wrote to Lexus Customer Service and NCDS.
 
Iz4004; it's a 2006 GS300
 
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#92 of 92 Re: New Tires (free) [calexander3] by momaflea

Nov 19, 2011 (5:52 pm)

Replying to: calexander3 (Jan 14, 2007 2:33 pm)
which yokohamas, s-drive? I have had 3 set of yokohamas on my old gs300. The s-drive are the worse. sounds like a 4x4. The other 2 sets were yk520. They were the most quietest tire I had ever put on that car. They also held up very well, mileage was great. The s-drive started out quiet but got noisier and noisier and finally around 23000 miles I just couldn't stand it anymore and had the yk520 put back on. The s-drive still at that point had a 6 on the tire guage left.

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