Ex-Lexic

From the pictures you have seen, do any of the 3 new LS's look like they have run flat tires?

rominl

iTrader: (4)

not sure, at least the ls600hl has the spare tire, so doesn't seem it has runflats. i hope they don't put runflats on the car

Gojirra99

I hope not, but I don't think you can really know by looking at these pre-production cars anyway . . .

NoRyceGS4

Why not? Runflat would be extremely convenient for this car. It isn't a performance car.

CrazyMPG

iTrader: (4)

ir probably will have run-flats...just basing my judgement that the GS450h has run flats...heh..

encore888

I wouldn't worry too much, if they have them it'll probably be an option.

rominl

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yeah, and gs450h has no spare too coz' of battery. that's why it has runflats. and ls600hl we know there is a spare

ask any of the sc430 owners who have switched from runflats to non-runflats and see how much better the ride has become

flipside909

Not many shops have the right equipment to remove/install those stiff/heavy sidewalls of runflat tires. They serve a great benefit, but i'd prefer a donut in lieu of runflat tires.

NoRyceGS4

How much better has your ride become?

Been spending so much time on the spots car forums (DC and FChat), I didn't think about the ride issue.
Being that our cars have no room for spares, runflats are a good alternative, but are a compromise for performance; those were the lines i was thinking along. The ride in our cars would be stiff without them anyway, so ride quality isn't as much of a concern.

Good point, nonetheless.

Gojirra99

Since it looks like even the LS600hL with it's batteries comes with a spare, it won't seem to make sense that the LS460 would come with runflats to save space for the trunk.
Runflats are particularly unsuitable for the LS since it's suppose to ride super smooth, I certainly won't want the runflats with their stiff sidewalls to compromise that.

Yes the SC430 owners including me, couldn't be happier when they switched to non-runflats, & I think it would be the same for the 3GS owners with runflats too.

Ex-Lexic

I assume that there is no problem switching from run flats to non-run flats, right? They fit the wheels and the the wheel well, etc? If the car didn't come with a spare because of run flats, then if you switch you are left without a spare.

Gojirra99

No problems. I'm now running non-runflats without a spare with my SC430. I'm relying on Lexus roadside assistance in case something happen. After that expires, I'll probably get the spare tire package for the car.

Ex-Lexic

What can roadside assistance do if you have a flat and no spare?

Gojirra99

Put your car on a flatbed to nearest service station.

rominl

iTrader: (4)

oh boy, night and day. when my car was stock, ride was so stiff, and my cd player actally skipped couple of times when hitting bad dip and potholes. i couldn't believe it. now my car is lowered, on 20s, and non-runflats, the ride are actually way way better than stock, much softer. that's how bad the runflats are

correct, a lot of us are running our sc430 with no spare. but i would rather have this than having runflats. real pain.