Brett

anybody seen any good prices for replacement tires for '04 with sport package, got a nail in mine Lexus wants ALOT

stanatl

Check Tire Rack at www.tirerack.com. You can go through various screens to see which optional equipment tires (18") are available for the LS.

If you're interested in max. performance summer tires, check out the Eagle F1 GS-D3 tires. They get very good ratings on both wet and dry roads. They seem to do well with road noise as well.

stanatl

Whoops, I now realize you don't have the Euro Tuned Suspension so you wouldn't need 18" tires. In any event, Tire Rack has good prices and a good selection with a lot of available information.

The only downside is that you then have to arrange to get them installed.

Good luck.

Brett

Sorry I should have been more precise in my original post. I do have the 18" sport/ euro wheels/tires. I got a screw in my sidewall and need to replace one, i was quoted $395.00 for 1 tire, form lexus...OUCH

houstonnw

You might also call a local Discount Tire or NTB, they have ordered particular tires for me in the past that they don't normally stock. And pay the extra few bucks for the road hazard warranty.

buttons

Am I hearing that the new Lexus doesn't have a correct spare with a 'same size,kind' of spare tire.---maybe a blow-up one???? doesn't sound good to me.

Brett

I have the spare on now, same wheel/tire, a bit shinier though

carguyay

I have a full size 18chrome spare and I have used it.

RajaReMax

Brett-
In regard to your dealer's tire cost:

I called my service department to find out how much the 18" Bridgestones on my '04 Sport cost to replace. My dealer charges $225/tire installed... You might want to talk to your service supervisor about rethinking their profit margin.

How is your tire wear overall? I got my car last Holloween of '03 and have about 11,000miles on it.

Brett

The wear on it is good, the huge screw in the sidewall is the problem. im definitley calling my dealer back on that price, ty

SharpLS-96

Brett,

Is this the Bridgestone tire you said you had?
$263.00 through TireRack plus shipping, mounting and balancing of course.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

Brett

sorry sharp, i told you i had a potenza, but it was the turanza. this is my tire, alot cheaper than i was quoted by lexus

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/OETire...cleSearch=true

GS Doug

A couple of questions. I'm about to pick up a new LS with stock 17s. I am thinking about upgrading to 18s, but will have a 17" spare in the trunk. What kind of problems will this create for me? Should I avoid mixing and matching sizes like this? I really like the way 18s look. Also, I'd like some specific 18" tire recommendations from you all. Thanks.