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I just got a 2009 in really good condition with really low miles. I was hoping to do almost the same thing, but do the Icon Compression in a grey for my silver LX. Looks really great, nice ride. Did you get the same for the spare, with the wheel and tire? I had a GX 460 and was going to do a similar set up with a lift, with those tires and wheels. The spare tire area on the GX was too small to hold a 285 size wheel. Will the LX fit a 285 in the spare area?
I just changed to 18" wheels and Open Country AT3s. It was a tough choice between the Toyos and the Nittos and ultimately came down to which one I could get faster. I removed the mudflaps and the little piece also and now there's no rub. The local American Tire has great employees and did the work.
Ok I'm an Ex Pat in Panama and I spent all day Friday driving around trying to find an 18" wheel and tires for my LX. No luck at finding an 18" wheel, so I had to opt for a set of Toyo Open Country ATs in the 20". Now looking at what it would take to order and ship them could be pricey. When I was talking with the guy at the Toyota place asking about getting Toyota 18" wheels, he mentioned the risk of changing the tire because of the sensors. He said they wouldn't do it and the Lexus dealer wouldn't do it either. I figured there wouldn't be any issues, but now it got me wondering. It's not likely for a dealer to turn down work, especially down here. It got me wondering.
I don't know about getting an 18" in Panama, but sensors aren't a big deal. The guys at America's Tire broke one of the sensors when they changed out the wheels/tires, but I walked out 1/2 hour later with all sensors working and no lights on. They ate the cost of replacing the sensor so I don't know what it cost, but they didn't need more than an extra 5 minutes to get the job done.
Ok I'm an Ex Pat in Panama and I spent all day Friday driving around trying to find an 18" wheel and tires for my LX. No luck at finding an 18" wheel, so I had to opt for a set of Toyo Open Country ATs in the 20". Now looking at what it would take to order and ship them could be pricey. When I was talking with the guy at the Toyota place asking about getting Toyota 18" wheels, he mentioned the risk of changing the tire because of the sensors. He said they wouldn't do it and the Lexus dealer wouldn't do it either. I figured there wouldn't be any issues, but now it got me wondering. It's not likely for a dealer to turn down work, especially down here. It got me wondering.
Any thoughts.
Lots of people over on IH8MUD forums put Tundra wheels on their Land Cruisers and LX. It’s common and zero issues. You may be able to find takeoffs from someone or a dealer. There is a guy on EBAY that sells the factory LC silver rims for $99 with shipping for US. They are the takeoffs from the heritage edition when they come into port.
I know what you guys are saying, it should be an easy thing, but the couple folks I talked to (one at the Toyota service center at a dealership and one at a tire shop and garage) said they won't do it. Things in Panama are a bit different, but I'll have to find a shop that will do it. I have found a couple people selling the 18" wheels on ebay for like $200-400 for the set of 4. Now just to figure out the cost of getting them through the port and customs.
Been down here in Panama a couple of months. I had a '17 GX460 back in AZ, but had to sell it cuz it would have cost about $10k to get it here. Thought about doing an overlanding rig to get out of the house, given current restrictions and stuff. It was just easier to take that proceeds from selling the GX and find a solid LX570 and do what was needed. Getting another GX was $10-12k more than a slightly older LX with about the same miles, the used car market is just different here I guess, but I'm not complaining. Although I miss the nimble feeling of my GX, the LX performs great and is super comfortable to drive on all the rough roads and challenging terrain here.
Here in Western Panama (Volcan/Boquete area 40 miles from the border of Costa Rica) having a solid 4x4 and capable overlanding rig is something that is almost required to get to some of the places we want to go. Makes it easier to get my wife to see the desire for the various stuff.
How is road noise with offroad tyres on? Is it very loud on highway compare to stock 21”? Thanks
I wouldn't call them "offroad tire", they're all-season, work well on unpaved roads, but they're not what you'd use on the Rubicon trail...more of an all-season tire. Only downside is in winter v. true winter tires. They may be a dB or 3 louder than oem tires, but you won't hear a thing if you're using your phone or have the audio system on.
I wouldn't call them "offroad tire", they're all-season, work well on unpaved roads, but they're not what you'd use on the Rubicon trail...
Well, actually no problem with AT tires on Rubicon trail :-) There is usually no mud. If you can deflate AT tires to about 10-14 psi, you should be good. Believe me - been there (many times), done that. I live quite close to Rubicon and consider it my home trail :-) Of course, I don't do Rubicon with my LX. I currently have BFG KO2 on my JL Wrangler.
I wouldn't call them "offroad tire", they're all-season, work well on unpaved roads, but they're not what you'd use on the Rubicon trail...more of an all-season tire. Only downside is in winter v. true winter tires. They may be a dB or 3 louder than oem tires, but you won't hear a thing if you're using your phone or have the audio system on.
thanks for the info, by the look of those tyres thread, I thought i would make very loud on highway ride
11-09-20, 10:20 PM
Icon Rebound Wheels, Nitto Ridge Grappler Tires on 2017 Lexus LX 570
