2002 Lexus SC430 Tires Problems

“While in motion and in inclement weather, the vehicle went into a 360* spin, while moving at only 25 MPH. The vehicle lost all traction. The brakes on the vehicle are inoperable. While on an incline and braking from about 5 MPH the vehicle jumped an island before the brakes stopped it.”

“I own an 02 Lexus sc 430..with run flat tires. The tires pull badly when running on uneven ground..sometimes the pull is so bad you must hold the wheel firmly or you can lose control of the car. It is not safe. My wife is afraid to drive this car. The service advisor at 2 dealerships told me that is normal for run flat tires. I went to a tire dealer..he told me the same thing. These tires are not safe..and should be investigated by your agency.”

“About a year ago I bought a 2002 Lexus sc 430 hardtop convertible. The tires had to be replaced at 11,000 miles because the inside tread was cupping and making horrendous growling and vibration noise. I called Lexus and the factory rep came out and talked to me and said they all do the same thing and the problem can't be fixed. I could not see the problem and the tires looked perfect until you removed them and examined them. My worry, apart from the $2,000.00 to replace the tires is that the vibration of the tire at high speed could cause a failure. …”

“2002 Lexus sc 430 developed problems with the equipped runflat tires. The consumer didn't like the run flat tires because they produced unbearable road noise and made the vehicle difficult to handle. When the tires encountered grooved pavement the steering became difficult to control. During a routine oil change the consumer was told that 2 of the tires were bulging and on exhibited excessive wear on the inside.”