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Hello, I have a GS-300, 2006 model (25500 miles), and it is time to replace the tires. I have read the postings here but was not able to clarify some questions I have: 1) If I go to a local (Atlanta, GA) tire place do they know how to deal with pressure sensors? Does anyone have suggestions for a good tire place here? I think it should be well equipped to balance and align as well? Right? 2) Is there a suggested brand of tires, which I should buy? I currently have the original Dunlops? I think all season tires would be good. I will appreciate the guidance of the more experienced members. Thanks

Finally I see others are also bringing the issue of optical distortion. I had bought a new GS-300 (2006) in July-2005. I saw distortions in rear windshield and showed it to dealer. He eventually agreed to replace my vehicle (nice for the dealer to do that). See my post (titled : Image Distortion, distortion viewed in rear windshield) The new vehicle now had distortion in the front windhield (passenger side). Since then I have tried to contact Lexus. Even wrote a letter to Shigetoshi Miyoshi (GS-300, chief engineer). But never got a reply back. I have driven loaners (RX and ES) and all have the distortion to a lesser or greater degree. Lexus glass quality is not acceptable ... at least to me, and a few others it seems. Lexus must pick up their act.

Ive looked and looked and I dont have this prob.And Lexus doesnt claim perfection I belive its "The relentless persuit of perfection" ← Hi Thanks for looking in your windshield. I have found the problem to be concentrated in the middle section of windshield near central vertical heating element line. Sometimes the image instead of being wavy tends to elongate. To see what I am saying try sitting in drivers seat and look at front windshield right bottom corner and move your head up and down very little. The similar distortion I have seen in mine and the others at the dealership. It is good if you don't have it.

Thanks for inputs. Yes, it is sad that lexus which claims perfection is having such problems.

I bought a GS300-2006 model on July-29-2006. I have noticed image distortion in rear windshield when I was looking through the rear view mirror. I have confirmed that the rear view mirror, is fine, and the problem lies in the rear windshield. Problem Identification: Sit on driver's seat, turn head and look through rear windshield. Alternatively look through rear view mirror. Gently bob your head up and down. I can see image distortion (the object gets a wavy appearance as I move my head up and down). I went to the dealership to check other GS300's. I checked 3 of them and they had similar distortions. The distortions are very much evident even in the right hand corner of front windshield (where there is lot of curvature). I even checked a GS430, which had similar problems. Can others please share their experience by checking their rear windshields? The problem has been reported in Toyota Avalon also. I found this while trying to search on google if others had reported similar issues, but could not find any references with lexus. Thanks