Frank DUva

By the way, a lot of people comment on the ugly wheels, but I love them😍. So in line with the overall design. Modern mags with huge moon like caps

Nice car. I have requested about 3 or 4 quotes and decided on one who has a reliable reputation for $1400. Seems a bit high but they do replace water pump, tensioner, timing and serpentine belt. Can't do much driving now anyways, its snowing here in MI.

I bought it Nov. 2022 with 39k on it. Didn't think about the timing belt until I started researching the car and its engine, features and maintenance. It's 21 years old and the book says 70,000 miles or 6 years change the belt. I don't believe the belt has ever been changed

Thanks for the advice Steve. The kit I'm requesting is an AISIN for $213, with water pump, tensioner, idler and belt. The 4 shops' I received quotes from are reputable and all about $1800, one with a 3-year, 36,000 mi. warranty. The dealers are not rated very well here. I'm not driving it till I can get the belt serviced.

Hi, I have a 2002 SC430 and don't believe its ever had the timing belt changed. I read a couple of articles saying the age can diminish its' reliability as much as high mileage can. I had a few estimates on the job and they are all around $1800 for belt, water pump and tensioner. I was wondering if that's normal pricing and if it's really necessary for me to change it with such low mileage.

I tried fitting a 97' LS400 wheel, 16in. on my SC430 and it fit, no problem. I'm thinking of buying a set of 4 reconditioned LS400 wheels and mounting 225/55-16 Michelins' Pilot HX for a more comfortable ride while maintaining good performance with 1 in. more of sidewall

Yes, will do. Like the looks of the 97' LS400 10 spoke wheels. Also like the looks of the 92' SC300 turbine wheels, but they're 15in., they look to small.

yes, I considered that and I found a couple articles with lists of interchangeable wheels and both cars were listed . I am waiting for a rough looking used wheel from a 97 Lexus LS400 from ebay to try out. Will probably return it if I find out it fits or not.

I am a new owner of a 2002 Lexus SC430. I fell in love with the car when I saw a similar one in the parking lot of a breakfast place I frequent with a friend. I could not stop thinking what a beautifully designed car it was. Then I found it was a potent small V8, RWD, independent rear suspension and retractable hardtop. I was hooked. I did a lot of research and searching for a low mile model for sale and found one in Indiana. Love the car. Such a beautiful cruiser, but I figured it would be a smoother ride with taller sidewall tires. I looked into getting some refurbished 1997 LS400 16" wheels with 245/50-16 in tires. Does anyone have any experience, advice or comment on that change?