RX450 Winter Tire Advice
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Thanks for the replies and advice guys 
I went ahead with the Blizzaks on the 5-spoke wheels.
Great link JimH2, thanks.
I went ahead with the Blizzaks on the 5-spoke wheels.
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@chad2, did you end up buying your wheels at Tire Rack?
Do you mind me asking what size (was it 18") you ended up buying and what you paid?
I contacted my dealer and for 18" "Lexus Wheels", TPMS, sensor install kit, and the Blizzaks, it will be about $3100.00 + taxes. When asked about the wheels, he didn't have a picture of them, but told me it is not the same as the stock 18" you see on the current RXs.
I am looking for a cheaper option as I don't think I want to spend $3100+ unless I absolutely have to.
19" Blizzaks tires only were $283.00 each, so I am exploring that option as well.
Do you mind me asking what size (was it 18") you ended up buying and what you paid?
I contacted my dealer and for 18" "Lexus Wheels", TPMS, sensor install kit, and the Blizzaks, it will be about $3100.00 + taxes. When asked about the wheels, he didn't have a picture of them, but told me it is not the same as the stock 18" you see on the current RXs.
I am looking for a cheaper option as I don't think I want to spend $3100+ unless I absolutely have to.
19" Blizzaks tires only were $283.00 each, so I am exploring that option as well.
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@chad2, did you end up buying your wheels at Tire Rack?
Do you mind me asking what size (was it 18") you ended up buying and what you paid?
I contacted my dealer and for 18" "Lexus Wheels", TPMS, sensor install kit, and the Blizzaks, it will be about $3100.00 + taxes. When asked about the wheels, he didn't have a picture of them, but told me it is not the same as the stock 18" you see on the current RXs.
I am looking for a cheaper option as I don't think I want to spend $3100+ unless I absolutely have to.
19" Blizzaks tires only were $283.00 each, so I am exploring that option as well.
Do you mind me asking what size (was it 18") you ended up buying and what you paid?
I contacted my dealer and for 18" "Lexus Wheels", TPMS, sensor install kit, and the Blizzaks, it will be about $3100.00 + taxes. When asked about the wheels, he didn't have a picture of them, but told me it is not the same as the stock 18" you see on the current RXs.
I am looking for a cheaper option as I don't think I want to spend $3100+ unless I absolutely have to.
19" Blizzaks tires only were $283.00 each, so I am exploring that option as well.
...and FYI, the 19" Blizzaks on their own are only $159 each on Tire Rack
Let me know if you need any more details.
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I have purchased a set 17" wheells and tires Blizzak DMV 1. They are fine on snow and icy roads but when I drive on cement highways in Colorado the car is shaking side by side - the reason is the tread on tires. My wife was scared the first time on dry cement hwy I-25 because the car was shaking and still same when you speed over 60 mph.
I also purchased a Nokian Hakkapellita R SUV - and I love it. So quite, so confidential on any roads - I highly recommend it for any SUV!
I also purchased a Nokian Hakkapellita R SUV - and I love it. So quite, so confidential on any roads - I highly recommend it for any SUV!
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I swear by Yokohama. Thier site recommends Parada Spec-X
http://www.youtube.com/embed/qqVKAungq2Y?rel=0
http://www.youtube.com/embed/qqVKAungq2Y?rel=0
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The Toyo Observes/Open Country is also an excellent tire.
Used them on my Honda last year. Drove the mountains of British Columbia in winter and had zero problems.
The new winter tire from Toyo is called the Observe G Si5
Used them on my Honda last year. Drove the mountains of British Columbia in winter and had zero problems.
The new winter tire from Toyo is called the Observe G Si5
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