2023 Lexus UX 250h Hybrid Fuel Economy Drive
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How are the seats and seating position compared to the NX? Do they have 4 way lumbar?
Are the tires RFT?
Are the tires RFT?
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As far as RFTs, the UX came with RFTs and I switched them out for Michelin Cross Climate 2s, far superior ride.
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anoop (10-28-23)
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We don't get much snow here in SW Ohio - just a few days each year - not sure if I need something like this. ?
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Luckily for us here in Chicago the past couple of years we haven't had much snow, it's just been more cold than anything.
The RFTs were okay for basic commute, but I would say snow above 3-4 inches is definitely not confidence inspiring. There was a time when I was going not even 10mph in the parking lot of my local gym in the winter, I turned the steering wheel to the left, car slid straight, almost went right into a parking curb. Not fun. Could have been ice, could have been the tires, could have been both. In either case, it was more than enough for me to ride them out the rest of the season and then through the following spring/summer/fall, which is when I then ditched them and put on the new wheels with the CC2s.
If you don't get much snow, I would think the RFTs should be all right, it's obviously a fair expense to upgrade wheels and or tires.. it's just personal preference.
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I doubt it.
Luckily for us here in Chicago the past couple of years we haven't had much snow, it's just been more cold than anything.
The RFTs were okay for basic commute, but I would say snow above 3-4 inches is definitely not confidence inspiring. There was a time when I was going not even 10mph in the parking lot of my local gym in the winter, I turned the steering wheel to the left, car slid straight, almost went right into a parking curb. Not fun. Could have been ice, could have been the tires, could have been both. In either case, it was more than enough for me to ride them out the rest of the season and then through the following spring/summer/fall, which is when I then ditched them and put on the new wheels with the CC2s.
If you don't get much snow, I would think the RFTs should be all right, it's obviously a fair expense to upgrade wheels and or tires.. it's just personal preference.
Luckily for us here in Chicago the past couple of years we haven't had much snow, it's just been more cold than anything.
The RFTs were okay for basic commute, but I would say snow above 3-4 inches is definitely not confidence inspiring. There was a time when I was going not even 10mph in the parking lot of my local gym in the winter, I turned the steering wheel to the left, car slid straight, almost went right into a parking curb. Not fun. Could have been ice, could have been the tires, could have been both. In either case, it was more than enough for me to ride them out the rest of the season and then through the following spring/summer/fall, which is when I then ditched them and put on the new wheels with the CC2s.
If you don't get much snow, I would think the RFTs should be all right, it's obviously a fair expense to upgrade wheels and or tires.. it's just personal preference.
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I know a lot of people worry about not having a spare and ditching the RFTs, but I have a small portable jack and tire plug kit should the unfortunate event arise, as if you puncture the RFTs, you're stuck replacing it anyways, so I feel the tradeoff in price between replacement, loud noise/ride quality, just isn't worth the hassle. But to each their own.
I have zero regrets going to my current setup, it's much more confidence inspiring, even though I don't drive this car aggressively, but just overall between normal driving conditions, rain, snow, etc.. it's a night and day difference, made the car much more enjoyable.
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UXFL (10-31-23)
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