New 2015 GS350 questions
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Just recently picked up a new 2015 GS350 and had some questions for those out there.
#1 OEM Tire Choice. Mine came with the Dunlop Sport Maxx 050 235/45/18. I find these to be extremely noisy as a OEM tire choice. Being that this is a luxury vehicle, I kinda expected a more quieter ride. Anyone else have this experience?
#2 Engine ticking noise. I know any engine that uses VVT-i or similar variable valve lift have experienced a slight "ticking noise" here and there but is it exceptionallly louder on the newer ones? It seems to be actually louder on warm engine not cold starts.
#1 OEM Tire Choice. Mine came with the Dunlop Sport Maxx 050 235/45/18. I find these to be extremely noisy as a OEM tire choice. Being that this is a luxury vehicle, I kinda expected a more quieter ride. Anyone else have this experience?
#2 Engine ticking noise. I know any engine that uses VVT-i or similar variable valve lift have experienced a slight "ticking noise" here and there but is it exceptionallly louder on the newer ones? It seems to be actually louder on warm engine not cold starts.
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My 2014 GS came with the same setup as yours. I didn't like the Dunlops so i switched to the same size Pirelli P7s All Season tires, 100 times better in all regards. As for the ticking noise, i cannot relate with that. My car has no such noises.
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Did you complain to Lexus about the OEM tire choice or you just didnt bother and just changed them out?
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Just recently picked up a new 2015 GS350 and had some questions for those out there.
#2 Engine ticking noise. I know any engine that uses VVT-i or similar variable valve lift have experienced a slight "ticking noise" here and there but is it exceptionallly louder on the newer ones? It seems to be actually louder on warm engine not cold starts.
#2 Engine ticking noise. I know any engine that uses VVT-i or similar variable valve lift have experienced a slight "ticking noise" here and there but is it exceptionallly louder on the newer ones? It seems to be actually louder on warm engine not cold starts.
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The Dunlops weren't bad on my GS F Sport, but after 15k miles I swapped them for Michelin Pilot Super Sports. The road noise didn't go away, but it wasn't as bad. The handling was much better.
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The Dunlops are are maximum performance summer tire, and hence are designed with grip and handling in mind over a quiet ride, duration, and fuel economy.
The tires are one of the most dramatic vehicle altering items, it makes sense the F Sport would come with tires designed to be that - "sporty"!
Switching to some "Grand Touring" tires when those wear out would lean things towards the quieter side for you, at the cost of some reduced handling/traction.
The tires are one of the most dramatic vehicle altering items, it makes sense the F Sport would come with tires designed to be that - "sporty"!
Switching to some "Grand Touring" tires when those wear out would lean things towards the quieter side for you, at the cost of some reduced handling/traction.
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