dbk123 Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 1. Is there any truth to the rumor that an all-wheel-drive version of this car will ever be made? 2. There is a general concensus that this car cannot be driven even in a dusting of snow on the ground with the stock run-flat tires. Are there snow tires made for this car that will allow it to be driven with a reasonable degree of safety in the snow? How much do they cost and what would the service department charge to change and store the tires twice a year? 3. Why were run-flat tires that last only 12000 miles and take away the smooth ride that is a Lexus trademark be chosen for this car? This seems very impractical and expensive as a yearly cost for the average driver. 4. Are there other non-run flat tires that can be used? What type of tire will fit in the spare compartment in the trunk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcjaybird Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 Funny you should ask....just had my 4 tires (17000 miles) replaced yesterday with non-run flat Michelin Pilots because I had a major nail in one and the dealer wasn't equipped to deal with either repair or replacement (the run-flats can't be repaired). Now, it was a godsend that I could drive on the flat, but it took forever for NTB to get me the right tires and get them installed. The ride is extremely quiet and smooth today. Do I worry about not having a spare? Yes...but since I've only had 4 flats in 35 years of driving, I guess I'll be okay. The winter driving issue is real. With the run-flats, it wouldn't budge...I got stuck on a perfectly flat road in an inch of snow. Luckily, I kept my Blazer for winter driving. But how many people can do that...or can put themself in a position that they need to? So I'm hoping this new tires, rated as All-Season, will work. BTW, total cost of replacing 4 tires......$1100! BUT, I still love my SC430 and wouldn't give it up for the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfish Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?ti...romCompare1=yes Here is one place to look for winter tires . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfish Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?ti...romCompare1=yes And michelins too !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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