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The Bridgestones where on there when we bought it. She only put about 12,000 on them when we changed the out- they weren't bald but they I felt like they were slipping in the snow / slush. We bought it Dec of 2005 and that winter they were fine but after the first weather of 2006 they had to go- at that point we put on the Hankooks- not sure which ones. But they were great- much better in the snow. (However in all fairness to Bridgestone I did not drive them new) She just changed them last summer after around 50,000 miles and put on Hankook Dynapro HP. These I can say are quiet, handle great- really grips the road, great in rain and snow, and give a smooth ride... overall I'm happy with them. She drives the car like she stole it, so I actually expected the tires to be worse than they were. With that said, I had Bridgestones on my GS400. Put them on new and was never really happy with them. I felt like they were good in the rain, but that was about it. They wore quickly. I replaced those with Hankook Ventus and was much happier. They were just as good in the rain, they gripped better dry, and they are lasting longer. I'm right around 50,000 on them now and don't plan on changing them. Now my GS is terrible in the snow, but I'd say both tires performed equal. Hope this helps. Post back what you end up going with and what your thoughts are on them

Swaped out the knuckle assembly and bearing with an other one. Problem solved. Chaulking it up to a bad bearing. $85 well spent!

Thanks for the reply lenore- I picked up another knuckle and bearing. Going to swap them tomorrow after work. Figured since I'm taking it apart anyway might as well. I can always return the one I don't use. I'll post back results.

Hi- I replaced the antenna on my wifes 99 RX300 twice (car wash). Bought them on ebay. Try turning on the radio with the car running. Then using flathead screwdriver turned sideways like a lever, unscrew the the antenna retainer (the chrome base with slots) when loose pull the antenna out. Check the white plastic teeth and see if any of them are broke.if they are order a new antenna and replace- if not, feed the line bcak down to the motor, then have a helper turn off the radio while you guide the plastic teeth back into the motor... it should catch and lower the antenna. when down tighten the nut back up. Note: you can also use a pair of needle nose to loosen. If the nut it too tight youcan use the flat head and tap it lightly with a hammer just be carefull not to break it.

We had the Bridgestone's on my wifes 1999 RX300 and they were ok. We however replacerd them with Hankook's from town fair tire when they went, and these have been great! Even in the New England winter. Town Fair Tire- under $600 for all 4 with 4 wheel alignment, etc.

Hi Guys: Here's my problem: I was changing out my wife’s rotors and pads on her 1999 RX300 AWD when I noticed a crack in the front right spindle knuckle- right on the arm that holds the caliper retaining bolt. I picked up a used knuckle at a salvage yard, which had the wheel bearing, and ball joint attached. I removed axle nut, the tie rod, the two bolts that hold the knuckle to the strut, and the bolts holding the ball joint to the lower arm and pulled out the knuckle. I put the used knuckle back in place, and secured everything in reverse order. Replaced the rotors and pads finishing the brake job. Upon test driving, I noticed immediately that something isn’t right, sounds like the axle is not catching somewhere- either at the right front hub or at the transfer case. It’s making a clicking - borderline grinding noise. Note: only when in forward gear not in reverse. Anyone know what I should check? I pulled it apart and put it back together again-Everything seems tight. I haven't been driving it. Thanks!

A good independant shop should do it for about $500 or $600.

Old subject but thought I would post.... Had similar problem, mine turned out to be the battery bracket. Worth a look.

My 98 GS400 has 155,000 and still strong.

I have 135,000 on my 98 GS400........ best thing I ever bought!!!! Timing and water pump done at 120,000

There are posts going back and forth on this issue.... Mercedes puts cross drilled front rotors on thier S500's as a standard feature.... not that much more expensive... why not give it a shot?

Haven't had to change them on my wifes RX.... but did them on my GS... simple.... I used some after market and do not like them.... going back to stock this spring to go with new cross drilled rotors I piced up on ebay... some good posts here regarding them... just drilled not slotted

Bought the rx for my wife....

Happens in my gs..... There's posts out there regarding this issue..... I remember reading about it.

Make sure the uncut key comes with programing instructions. I may have the instructions that came with mine..... I'll check around if you need them.