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#1291
Intermediate
I live a bit farther North from you, we get lots of snow and ice, I prefer studded snow tires. For the GX I bought Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 studded, 265/60R18.
Here is my post with pictures https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...l#post11152980
Here is my post with pictures https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...l#post11152980
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Philly01 (11-21-21)
#1292
Super Moderator
1974Boler: IMO.. that is an ultimate winter tire setup and brand. If I was solidly in winter conditions I would have the same setup. My main use is going from basically sea level over mountain pass in winter to my cabin which generally has snow from early November through April.
Philly01:
I only became a believer in winter tires about 5 or 6 years ago... I had never experienced near dry pavement braking distances on ice and snow before and was sold.
I have Blizzaks on my other vehicles but have been happy with the Michelin X-Ice Xi2 tires on the GX. They seem like a good compromise for my mixed use in the winter.
The Xi3 may be better now but might try Nokian Hakkapeliitta next go around without studs.
Philly01:
I only became a believer in winter tires about 5 or 6 years ago... I had never experienced near dry pavement braking distances on ice and snow before and was sold.
I have Blizzaks on my other vehicles but have been happy with the Michelin X-Ice Xi2 tires on the GX. They seem like a good compromise for my mixed use in the winter.
The Xi3 may be better now but might try Nokian Hakkapeliitta next go around without studs.
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Philly01 (11-21-21)
#1293
1974Boler: IMO.. that is an ultimate winter tire setup and brand. If I was solidly in winter conditions I would have the same setup. My main use is going from basically sea level over mountain pass in winter to my cabin which generally has snow from early November through April.
Philly01:
I only became a believer in winter tires about 5 or 6 years ago... I had never experienced near dry pavement braking distances on ice and snow before and was sold.
I have Blizzaks on my other vehicles but have been happy with the Michelin X-Ice Xi2 tires on the GX. They seem like a good compromise for my mixed use in the winter.
The Xi3 may be better now but might try Nokian Hakkapeliitta next go around without studs.
Philly01:
I only became a believer in winter tires about 5 or 6 years ago... I had never experienced near dry pavement braking distances on ice and snow before and was sold.
I have Blizzaks on my other vehicles but have been happy with the Michelin X-Ice Xi2 tires on the GX. They seem like a good compromise for my mixed use in the winter.
The Xi3 may be better now but might try Nokian Hakkapeliitta next go around without studs.
#1294
FN Pro Wheels
Ordered a set of 5 FN Pro wheels in bronze for my yet to be delivered Nori Green GX. Picked them up today. Something therapeutic about having a Christmas beer and ceramic coating new wheels
These are my second set from FN (first set were on my 4R) and I can't give Dustin enough praise for his customer service. These are 17x8 with a 0 offset. They only weigh 24.8 lbs and soon to be wrapped in Cooper AT3 4S 265/70/17.
Center caps are blanks, but you can get these decals from Importequipment that are specific for FN Pro wheels:
https://importequipment.com/products...a9a5f6e0&_ss=r in many different
If anyone is interested the wheels can be found here: https://www.fnwheels.com/store/produ...wheels-fx-pro/
These are my second set from FN (first set were on my 4R) and I can't give Dustin enough praise for his customer service. These are 17x8 with a 0 offset. They only weigh 24.8 lbs and soon to be wrapped in Cooper AT3 4S 265/70/17.
Center caps are blanks, but you can get these decals from Importequipment that are specific for FN Pro wheels:
https://importequipment.com/products...a9a5f6e0&_ss=r in many different
If anyone is interested the wheels can be found here: https://www.fnwheels.com/store/produ...wheels-fx-pro/
#1295
Nothing too exciting done to my GX 460 today... I just decided to take advantage of the beautiful weather and give her a good wash. The rain we had last time really had her looking dirty. I found a new hairline scratch bringing the total to... 3! Oh, well. I plan on keeping this forever so I'm sure there will be many more to come. If it becomes unbearable for my OCD, I'll wrap it in matte silver to put an end to that. I also conditioned all the leatherette bits. All the surfaces are soft, smooth and clean once again.
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AlexDev (12-05-22)
#1297
Driver School Candidate
#1299
Put the adhesive vent shades on a week or two ago and they are perfect. I believe the key to these is making sure the door frame is clean before they’re installed. I had tried the other ones that go inside the window track but could not get those to work with the window safety feature.
Waiting on my 2021 update to arrive. It’ll change back into a Lexus when that is done.
With vent shades
Waiting on my 2021 update to arrive. It’ll change back into a Lexus when that is done.
With vent shades
#1301
Rago Fabrication Molle Panels
Installed these today. Had these on my 4R and really appreciated them. I can still easily see over my shoulder out the passenger window.
Only negative was no instructions and their install video is for a 470 which is different. Fortunately, found a decent video on a 460 and was enough to figure it out.
Installed these today. Had these on my 4R and really appreciated them. I can still easily see over my shoulder out the passenger window.
Only negative was no instructions and their install video is for a 470 which is different. Fortunately, found a decent video on a 460 and was enough to figure it out.
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EricT64 (12-12-21)
#1302
Rago Fabrication Molle Panels
Installed these today. Had these on my 4R and really appreciated them. I can still easily see over my shoulder out the passenger window.
Only negative was no instructions and their install video is for a 470 which is different. Fortunately, found a decent video on a 460 and was enough to figure it out.
Installed these today. Had these on my 4R and really appreciated them. I can still easily see over my shoulder out the passenger window.
Only negative was no instructions and their install video is for a 470 which is different. Fortunately, found a decent video on a 460 and was enough to figure it out.
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bowhun2r (12-12-21)
#1303
Installed a dash cam, using the power supply adapter to the rear view mirror as per GX460Bob;
Not having to route a cable all over the cabin, or have a cable dangling to the 12v socket is a big win.
The dash cam I got was on sale at Costco for $99, good deal given that it’s 4K video quality, and has decent video stabilization. It’s a Type S 4K dash cam.
The dash cam I got was on sale at Costco for $99, good deal given that it’s 4K video quality, and has decent video stabilization. It’s a Type S 4K dash cam.
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#1305
Cool Dog Tail Gate Lock.
When the weather gets warmer again this will help my dog in the back. Not as good as the 4R window... but good enough
Amazon has these and I learned of it via an FJ owner. Pretty great idea.
When the weather gets warmer again this will help my dog in the back. Not as good as the 4R window... but good enough
Amazon has these and I learned of it via an FJ owner. Pretty great idea.