Bob in Tucson

I purchased the same time - replacing the run-flats - and also am VERY pleased with the improved ride. However, the tire dealer says he cannot reset the air pressure sensors , so the light on the dash is always on. He told me only a Lexus dealer can reset them. Is he giving a me a line of crap? Lexus dealer installed new Bridgestones and tried THREE times to get the RFT not to leak. Dash light came on each time when tire pressure dropped to 20lbs. Finally out of frustration I went to local Discount Tires...they solved it in 15 minutes. Said dealer put back old sensor and didn't take the time (or lacked the experience) to make sure it, and the new tire, "seated" properly when replacid. Sensor was $5.15...labor by Discount Tires $0. Dash light re-set and went out. Granted the guy was an old "tire hand" with tons of experience, so ask around for who has been there at the shop the longest. Guess where I'm buying my next tires...

Okay. I'm a new 02 SC430 owner. Love the car! New run flats also (Bridgestone front, Dunlops rear). First set (Kumho) ate themselves up at 13k miles...ouch! What can I take to the tire shop in the way of a sheet of instructions re alignment specs and say "here...align them this way".

Just bought a 2002 SC430 with after market wheels. Quite stunning wheels, but eats tires (they are RFT). Plus a vibration at freeway speeds that dealer claims is the fault of the non-OEM wheels. Wheel shops says OEM wheels are hub-centric and after market are not. If wheels are installed correctly( DON'T use impact wrench set to kill...) but hand tighten and then torgue to 75lbs will center the wheels and you shouldn't have a problem. Car still at the dealer. Any experience comments with after market wheels will be appreciated.