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Looks like no one is interested, so I am posting them on eBay tomorrow. Thanks, Mikey

Guys, I have the following snow tire set up for sale. Everything was purchased from Tire Rack in December, 2008. I ran them on my 2008 Lexus IS-F for 2 winters and put approximately 5,000 miles on them. They are off of the car, cleaned, and stored in totes. I traded in my IS-F on a new RX-350 last week (I know - I am showing my age!). I was going to put them on eBay, but it was suggested I post them here instead - so here goes: 4 Bridgestone Blizzak Performance Snow Tires Model; LM-60 Size: 225/45/18 4 Elbrus Wheels Size:18" Model: 106 Finish: Silver Machined with Ice Coating 4 Tire Rack Tire Pressure Sensors Coded for Lexus Just have your dealer program your system 4 Off Season Storage Containers Tire Rack Storage Totes Kurga Wheel Felts Tire Rack recommended this set up for my 2008 IS-F. I do not know what else they fit, but I am sure that Tire Rack can tell you if they will fit what you have. Looking for $500 for everything, plus freight if I have to ship them. I live in Oakland, New Jersey if you want to pick them up. Thanks, Mike Ferguson gradymferguson@msn.com

Well guys, I just sold my IS-F and bought a 2011 RX-350. Guess I am starting to show my age. It sure isn't as much fun to drive, but loads of room for my fishing gears, golf clubs, and Home Depot purchases. I got a great trade in on the IS-F from my local dealer, but he did not need the sow tire package I described in my original post. I have a set of 225/45/18 Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 performance snow tires mounted on Elbrus 106 Silver Machined wheels complete with Tire Pressure Sensors. I have them stored in Tire Rack Totes with Kurga Wheel Felts. I put approximately 5,000 miles on them. Anyone have an idea how I should price them on eBay? Thanks, Mikey

2005- Thanks for the feedback. I have the same impression: it is underpowered and the speakers are cheap. The only way I can get a decent sound is to turn it way, way up! It says it has a subwoofer, but again you have to get it really loud before you can hear it. I can not believe I paid a premium for it. Any audio geeks out there with a suggestion? Add a pre-amp? Change the center speaker? Rewire or disconnect the center speaker? Any and all suggestions are welcome.

Guys, I drove my new IS F in snow for the first time today and it handled great despite my concerns. I bought new 18" wheels with 225/45/18 Bridgestone snow tires from Tire Rack and mounted them last week. I live in northern New Jersey and we got about 3" of snow overnight. I used the "snow" setting which skips 1st gear and changes your shift points and had no issues at all. I even went up a long winding 20 to 25 degree hill with no loss of traction, sliding, or slipping at all. Obviously it is not the perfect winter vehicle, but damn, it is pretty good. I intend to use my all winter. If you can not afford an IS F as a summer only vehicle, do not let winter driving keep you from getting one. I absolutely love* mine! Mike * with the exception of my Mark Levinson audio system. The sound quality sucks and I am taking it back to the dealer to have them look at it tomorrow. I get almost no sound from any speaker other than the large center speaker on the dash. I am thinking that the dealer (or some shop he used) screwed it up when they installed the XM receiver.

HELP I bought a new 2008 IS F last month with the Mark Levinson audio system and a dealer installed satellite radio receiver. The sound quality is terrible! It reminds me of a 1950's single speaker car radio. I would estimate that 70% to 80% of the sound is coming from the large middle speaker on top of the dash. The only way I can change this dominance is to adjust the front to rear control all the way to the rear - then it sounds like you are sitting at the end of a tunnel. I have tried every conceivable adjustment to no avail and it does not make much of a difference if I switch to CD's instead of XM. I am frustrated to the point I have the audio system turned off. The best way to describe the sound is "tinny". Is this common with the Mark Levinson audio system? If not, could the dealer have screwed it up installing the satellite radio? Am I missing something? The sales rep at the dealer just acknowledged my dissatisfaction but did not offer ant help or advice. Similar reaction from their service department. I would really appreciate any feedback. I intend to contact Lexis Customer Satisfaction later this week. Thanks, Mikey, Mikey, Mikey