jrross@greglogan.com

I have 97 ES300 that had its 90,000 mile service May 14 2003 with timing belt and water pump total cost was $1194.85, location Superior Lexus Kansas City Missouri.

I just bought a '92 ES300 from a family member and appear to have tire issues in my future. Apparently the chrome Lexus rims were ditched because they would not hold air (supposedly more porous than normal rims?) and when tubes were put in them they cut the tubes and cause major blowouts. So, now the car has OEM Lexus alloys as replacemenrts, and already I can see I'm losing air pressure.

I checked the FAQ and don't see anything on this, is this specific car cursed, or is this something "normal" for this vintage Lexus?

Solutions?

I have the same problem with my 97 ES300, I had to replace a new tire this week from driving on low tire. My rims are corroding so the tires wont stay sealed, rims are 6 years old. I am confused on how this can happen in a location where rim is not exposed to elements. Maybe yours are doing the same thing.