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Old 02-03-15, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by SW13GS
Haha. This has happened to me throughout my Lexus ownership. When you drive them every day and don't have anything to compare them to their refinement sort of starts to seem ordinary. Then when you spend time in something else and get back into the Lexus it really wows you again. I think that may be what was happening.
Also it may in part be because as we see complaints on the forum about annoying issues and noises that people are having we unconsciously get very **** about the car. So you start noticing every little nick-nack that you previously wouldnt notice because you are kind of looking for it. I thought my car was perfect until i joined the forums LoL... Just saying
Old 02-03-15, 09:22 PM
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I've been on forums long enough the niggles people talk about do to sway me lol
Old 02-04-15, 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by SW13GS
I've been on forums long enough the niggles people talk about do to sway me lol
Its not as much as to sway you but its more of a sub-conscious act. Like for example, when you get a certain car or a new car you start noticing that type of car more often and that brand more often because you are kinda looking for it, you know what i mean ? When i first had the BM i would notice BMW vehicles more on the road, and now that im driving the Lexus, im noticing Lexus ES and GS and IS and RX when before they wouldn't really grab my eye in the BM.

You know its funny, i was not hearing or paying attention to the slight whistle that comes from the engine at times, or that the cup holder vibrates just a tad when its open until i read about someone else having that problem. Lol

So what did you decide with the tires, are you sticking with them ?
Old 02-05-15, 08:12 AM
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I'm going to stick with the tires. certain road surfaces are always going to generate noise, and with lower profile tires you're always going to hear more noise than you would with thicker sidewalled tires. Yesterday temps were near 60 and the tires were very smoooth and quiet. I think I'll be fine.
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Hey everyone

looking at pilot super sports for my '13 RWD fsport on tirerack. The 235/40/19 is an odd duck - limited options so like some of you I've been looking at 245/40/19.

If you've done the 245, what is your experience? Any issues?

Also a quirk on pilot super sports, which are an excellent tire I've used in the past - a pair of 245 is $180 less than 235! Go figure

Thanks for the feedback
Old 05-04-15, 06:54 PM
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Just updating everyone on my experience with the Toyo Versado Noir, I'm 5k miles in now and VERY happy with the tires. The car drives and rides great. I'd recommend them without hesitation.
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