Tires
Advanced
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 573
Likes: 486
From: New Mexico
I wasn't driving hard and my first indication was the TPS on the dash. A couple screws had gone through the sidewall of my right front tire and it lost air pretty rapidly. As I slowed down to find a safe place to pull over on the two lane my right rear TPS indicated low pressure. After I stopped and examined the issue I noticed multiple screws in all four tires. I was about 20ish miles from home so I proceeded cautiously (50-60mph) for the trip home. Left front TPS indicated low after about an additional 5 miles. Left rear never lost pressure. Honestly, there weren't many curves on the way home and while it was noticeably a rougher ride, I never felt unsafe.
Last edited by bitkahuna; Apr 16, 2021 at 05:14 AM.
Advanced
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 573
Likes: 486
From: New Mexico
I believe you are mistaken. It’s hard to hold 16psi with a hole in the sidewall. RF tires are designed with a reinforced/stiffened side wall that supports the tread even with zero psi.
DRGibbons, thanks for your posts on your experience with RFs! Great info.
i'm impressed you've had your LC on a track a couple of times!
Bummer about the screws but a pretty great example of why RF tech is helpful... obviously had they not been RF you'd have needed a flat bed to get the car home or to a shop.
i'm impressed you've had your LC on a track a couple of times!
Bummer about the screws but a pretty great example of why RF tech is helpful... obviously had they not been RF you'd have needed a flat bed to get the car home or to a shop.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2021
Posts: 1,251
Likes: 622
From: NH
Run flats will get you limping home and enough to get em fixed. With that feature they are made a very durable material, especially the sidewall!
Keep in mind u folks with Lexus Enform it offers you a service and or flatbed ride or if you have AAA, will be there to help. So I am about to replace my RF's with the conventional Michelins Pilot sport all season rads. I am looking for more miles, quieter ride with descent handling as I am not a pin the needle guy so the spec on these sneakers will be efficient. I will have to go to the 255's on the front, as there are no matches in the Michelins at present that will replace our 245 RF's at present.
Keep in mind u folks with Lexus Enform it offers you a service and or flatbed ride or if you have AAA, will be there to help. So I am about to replace my RF's with the conventional Michelins Pilot sport all season rads. I am looking for more miles, quieter ride with descent handling as I am not a pin the needle guy so the spec on these sneakers will be efficient. I will have to go to the 255's on the front, as there are no matches in the Michelins at present that will replace our 245 RF's at present.
Pole Position
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 2,249
Likes: 7
From: FL
ClubLexus Stories
Celebrating Lexus & Toyota from Around the Globe
8 Tips for Improving Your Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid's Efficiency!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Best Lexus Models No One Remembers
Joe Kucinski
TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Lexus/Toyotas With The LEAST 5-Year Depreciation
Joe Kucinski
Lexus LC500 Convertible Auction: A Preview of Rising Values?
Brett Foote
GX 550 vs TX 550: Best 3-Row Luxury Lexus Family Hauler
Michael S. Palmer
9 Best Lexus Models You Can Buy for Half Price (And 1 You Shouldn't!)
Joe Kucinski
2026 Lexus NX Buyer's Guide: Models, Features, Prices & More!
Brett Foote
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Feb 2021
Posts: 16
Likes: 37
From: WA
Anyone tried PIRELLI P ZERO all summer tires yet?
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Feb 2021
Posts: 16
Likes: 37
From: WA
Driver School Candidate
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 11
Likes: 14
From: Virginia
I live in NoVA, about 25 miles outside of DC. Last three years, my winter tires have touched snow twice, and only because I wanted to try them in snow. In the DC area, everything shuts down when it's about to snow. As a native Chicagoan this place is a comedy show. The federal government closes down at the slightest risk of bad weather. Then the grocery stores run out of bread and milk and then every shovel, (spade,etc.) at Home Depot is sold.
While I will always own summer and winter tires, the reality in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) is that unless you have to drive someplace, most people stay indoors.
While I will always own summer and winter tires, the reality in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) is that unless you have to drive someplace, most people stay indoors.
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2021
Posts: 669
Likes: 235
From: FL
Mix Bridgestone/Michelin on the rear, or not?
Thank you for patience for what may be a dumb question to some.
I've had my 18 LC for 10 days now. Already have a nail or something in the left rear tire.
😡
I have an apt at Disc Tire this afternoon to hopefully plug/patch. But, I also need a Plan B.
If the nail, whatever, is where it can't be repaired... I've done some reading and I Think I've seen where the Michelins are slightly preferred. Of course, I have Bridgestones on it now.
Should I mix the 2 brands on the rear or not?
Thank you in advance.
Bruce in Melbourne, Fl
I've had my 18 LC for 10 days now. Already have a nail or something in the left rear tire.
😡
I have an apt at Disc Tire this afternoon to hopefully plug/patch. But, I also need a Plan B.
If the nail, whatever, is where it can't be repaired... I've done some reading and I Think I've seen where the Michelins are slightly preferred. Of course, I have Bridgestones on it now.
Should I mix the 2 brands on the rear or not?
Thank you in advance.
Bruce in Melbourne, Fl