Ben Ming Li

Has anyone had this similar problem? What could be the problem? I have heard some RX has issues with flex pipe or exhaust leak. could this be it?

Thanks in advance.

My original 4-season tire is 225/65/R17

The following is what I choose for winter,

Multifit Steel RIM:

Wheel Diameter:17.00 in

Wheel Width:6.50 in

Bolt Pattern:5-114.3 mm

TIRE: 225/65R17 LATITUDE X-ICE 102T BSW 21499

Is it safe/good to do so?

With multifit rim and after-market log nuts, will the wheel hub break?

Many thanks...

My original 4-season tire is 225/65/R17

The following is what I choose for winter,

Multifit Steel RIM:

Wheel Diameter:17.00 in

Wheel Width:6.50 in

Bolt Pattern:5-114.3 mm

TIRE: 225/65R17 LATITUDE X-ICE 102T BSW 21499

Is it safe/good to do so?

With multifit rim and after-market log nuts, will the wheel hub break?

Many thanks...

For what it's worth, I'm getting a set of 235/65R17 Dunlop GrandTrek Winter M2 for $1000+tax (CDN).

I had asked Lexus about snow tires and they said the following:

If your 2004 RX330 is equipped with a 225/65/17 tire as standard equipment, the following winter tires can be purchased through the Lexus Tire Centre program:

Tire Tire SIZE Manufacturer Product code

Dunlop Winter Sport M2 235/65/17 264-034-645

Dunlop Grandtrek WT M2 235/65/17 264-133-145

Michelin Pilot Alpin 235/65/17 72142

You will need to contact a Lexus dealership to obtain prices, and to order the tires through the Lexus Tire Centre program. We would also like to advise you that unfortunately there are no 17" STEEL winter rims that fit the RX330. They will not fit because of the RX330's brake calipers.

This sounds serious..

I just had 17' multifit steel rim installed on my RX330...

with 4 "225/65R17 LATITUDE X-ICE 102T BSW 21499"

Will that work??

I tested them under 120km/h, feels stable..