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Hi I am wondering if the following tire and rim sizes work for RX330 - the manual suggested a narrower 17": Tires: 235/65HR17 Rims: 17x7.5 ASA JH3 Thanks in advance.

My RX330 has less than 9,000 miles - I have experienced wheel shaking a few times since 5,000 miles - the first time the dealer "fixed" it via replacing brake pads, etc - that time the shaking occured as I stepped on the brake lightly. But the problem occured again recently. Basically I went rather stable at around 75mph and after 10-15 miles the shaking will gradually start and increase in magnitude, to a point where it was so rapid that I had to pull over. Totally not related to the braking this time. I waited for 30 seconds or so and started again, and the shaking went away. WIll this be as simple as tire balance? Or something more serious w/ the transmission, etc.? Thanks in advance.

I have a '04 AWD 330. Have been very surprised with how badly it performs in snow. A couple times there were only 2-3" on the ground and I really felt that I didn't have much control over the car. Breaking was also very very bad. Am I the only one out there? I live in the Northeast and didn't want to take any risks during the recent big snow storm (if 2" won't work, 2+ feet won't help either). The dealer did check and said the AWD is "functioning properly as designed." ECT Snow mode didn't quite help. Having owned a Subaru before, I do know how that car feels (great in snow) and the big difference I am experiencing. Any feedback would be great.