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That's all good to hear. It gives another good reason to get one soon. Argento

normski, if that's a Mazda MX5 you're talking about, that's interesting. My wife is on to her second MINI now (Countryman Cooper). She loves them. But, she is also a real fan of the MX5, which may well be her next car. Argento

I've reluctantly done it at last! I thought some might like to know that I've just put my Lexus IS 250 F-Sport up for sale on PistonHeads. Argento

I thought that the wheel refurb boys just visually match the existing colour to the "cards" they have? I guess that this could be a reason why colours vary from refurb shop to refurb shop. Anyway, let us know what you decide to do please. Argento

rayaans, I just thought you and others would be interested in the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 tread pattern. They arrived from Camskill a few days ago. More assertive and good looking than I expected. Fronts made in Hungary in January 2016 and rears made in Korea February 2016 Argento

rayaans, " Turns out the IS300h uses 255/35 r18 on the rear instead! " Yes, Camskill queried my 255/40 size. They said it was usually 255/35 For BMWs mainly I think they said. Argento

rayaans., just to let you know that I've ordered a matching set of Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 from Camskill at £385 incl VAT and carriage of £13.96 My Lexus dealer said they would fit them (remove, fit, balance, valve and dispose) for £20 all in - yes, for 4 wheels. Argento

rayaans, I think I'll go for this Hankook set from Camskill: http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?show=114881 http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?show=114822 Brian at Camskill has said that I'd be very limited on a matching set (because of the rarity of 255/40) I'd prefer not to mix, mainly because of the risk of adverse comments when I come to sell. So that's why I've gone for the Hankook set, which you said earlier you liked the look of anyway. Brian and the team put together a nice listing for me of the 255/40 R18 they can supply, I thought that you and the others might be interested: http://www.camskill.co.uk/m61b0s473p0/Car_Tyres_-_MPV_Tyres_-_People_Carrier_Tyres_-_18_inch_R18_inch_-_255_40_18_255_40R18 Argento

rayaans, no problem. Let's see what Brian at Camskill comes up with. " ...but the Hankook Ventus S1 Evo2 K117 look decent in that size" Thanks for finding that out for me. I'll have good look at them now. I'm going to the Lexus dealer soon to see if they will fit the tyres I eventually get. OT I'll also ask then about the £159 service promo for "older Lexus" like mine. Did you see that flyer on LOC site just now? There must be a catch ... ... Argento

rayanns, Aargh! Camskill have just come back and said they can't get those Uniroyal rears 255/40 I've asked them what next best in that price range. Argento

rayaans, thanks very much for this steer. I think it's got to be the Uniroyals. I like the idea of approaching the Lexus dealer. My alloys are unmarked and I'd be upset if they were damaged during fitting. I'd say £50 for four is very good for removal, fitting, balancing, va If they agree to fit, I'll try to play my Lexus Gold Members card to get a discount, right?

Wisty, thanks very much for sharing this with us. It's very useful to me. Yes, it's down to the Goodyears and Uniroyals isn't it. That's a nice decision to make. " If I were you, I'd pick the cheaper of the two, or the one that has the best looking tread pattern (as we all know that looking awesome is most important) .... " Yes, I'm on exactly the same wavelength as you. I thought it was just me, looking at a nice car's tread pattern. I'm not alone. Thank goodness for that. If I get the tyres from Camskill, how does one go about finding a reliable and careful fitter? Would my local Lexus dealer fit them for me? I guess, not ... ... Argento

rayaans, thanks very much. This advice from members just keeps getting better and better. " .... the Uniroyal Rainsport 3 (best price is on Camskill atm £56 front and £76 rear) and the Dunlop Sport Maxx RT. The quietest of the lot are the Dunlops and they do have great grip too." The Uniroyals seem to be a great price. Nice drive for me over the A66 from Darlington to pick them up from Camskill too. I've had Uniroyals on a Golf we had a while back. A quality product, no complaints at all. But those Dunlops look great too. I note what you say about noise. Very good. I'm spoiled for choice. So it could come down to cost & availability. Argento

normski2, I know I can always rely on you. Great to hear from you. That's very helpful and useful to me. " Still very pleased with ride, grip and road noise suppression. No tram lining" Those attributes are very important to me. So I think I'll go for the Goodyears. They should be less cost than the Michelins too. Do you think I should go for the F1 Asymetric 3 for the rear? Could "more be less" ? Anyway, I suppose the F1 Asymetric 2 may no longer be available now. Argento

I'm thinking of replacing the Bridgestone Turanzas on my IS250 F-Sport MY11 with the new Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Anybody have experience of these or other comment/advice? I've been pleased with the Turanzas and am concerned that the PS4 might give an even firmer ride. Thanks, Argento

Verbout "My 2011 doesn't as far as I know, they close and open manually, but not automatically" Yes, that's exactly my position. It looks like we don't have it. I'm not too bothered. The manual system works just fine. Argento

Cracksta, thanks very much for this advice and the great photos. Yes, I recognise the satellite switch. Same as on my car. But I'm 99% sure I do not have that "auto folding mirrors" image you show in your last excellent picture. From memory, I think I have DRL; Parking sensors; Tachometer and Speed I think we've nailed it. That is, I don't have it. Argento

Kodiak Sky, <Perhaps the function was removed on the 2nd facelift (2011) models - like memory seats etc.> Maybe. Good point. Argento

Just to be clear, is that the button under the steering wheel aka the "satellite switch" ? Argento

Gtownsman, "Here's the Ad if anyone is interested or you know anyone. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201512289683241?make=lexus&page=1&quicksearch=true&sort=default&onesearchad=used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew&postcode=ox106rr&radius=1&search-target=usedcars&logcode=p " Just out of interest, what brand of tyre did you decide to use when you replaced them? Argento

Crackers, <I guess certain cars have this feature. Mines a 2010 is250 f sport.> There may be hope for me yet. Mine's a MY2011 F-Sport Argento

toffe_pie, < no it cannot, unless it a feature of 2010+ FSport models.> It looks like it was definitely not a feature of 2010+ F-Sport models. I'll have a look again tomorrow though. Argento

"A is250C is not the same car, I guess this is a feature of them models.. Aha! Yes. This could explain it. I'll check again tomorrow. I'm sure I have not seen that option on my Satellite switch? Argento

Gtownsman, thank you very much for sharing all this with us. I hope that you secure a successful sale soon. "... I'd like it to go to someone who actually cares about it like I do. " That's just how I feel. Mine's 4 years younger than yours and only 30k so I suppose I might get over £10k for it? But to stop timewasters and keep the phone quiet, maybe I'll put it on for £12k ! I'll have a closer look at your ad over the weekend. Argento

"I have to be honest I've just this morning put my IS250 on the trader. Might be a mistake but we will see." I'll be interested to see what you're offering at so I'll follow it on AT. Argento