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I went from Dunlop Sports Maxx to Sumitomo. I found that Sumitomo was a lot cheaper but had no RIM protection and since I damaged my RIM as it sticks out. I suggest you make sure you get tyres that have RIM protection. I also found the OEM Dunlop's were really good. Managed to get 45K out of the front and about 50K from the rear in terms of usage. Mainly city driving.

Does the Fsport grill fit on the 07 IS250? Where did you get this from?

OK guy's I got John out and he fixed the rim for 160. Looks like new, can't see where he did the repair. Awesome Job! Thanks everyone for your help.

Out of curiosity what do you IS 350 Owners get? :>

Quick question guy, Someone told me the X alloy is shadow crome and I should not get one of the mobile guys to repair it. The guys that do proper alloy repairs want 360 per rim to repair. What do you guy's think? Has anyone got a IS250 X type wheel repaired before by one of the mobile guys?

Thanks :> I will keep you posted as to how I go.

Hey ProjectIS, Can you please PM me your RIM repair guy's details? :) Does he come to your house? How much does he charge, I just managed to damage my X style rim hoping to get it fixed :> thanks.

Onzo where did you get them for that price?

Got the Sumitomo's today guys ! So far drives fine, a bit more noise than the Dunlop Sport's Max's. I also noticed the Sumitomo's don't have the nice wide rim protect rubber the Dunlop's had! This is annoying a I don't want to kerb my rim's. Ahh well let's see how we go.

Hi Guy's, I am due for some new tyres on the front. I was told to try the Sumitomo HTRZ-III. They are 290 each for the front, compared to the Dunlop Sports Maxx which I have now which are 450 each. I don't need to replace the rear at the moment so I am not sure if I should mix ?? Also has anyone tried these Sumitomo tyres? I have the same alloys as the X Series so I have wider tyres at the back and Sumitomo have the rears for 360 compared with Dunlop which is 650. Considering the cost and the reviews I am thinking it looks like a good deal compared to paying top $$$ for the Dunlop. Any advice or suggestions from your experieince? Thanks all :)

Thanks Jom, How do you disconnect each sensor at a time? Do you have to find some sort of hub or ECU that the sensors are connected to? Or did you pull the bumper out? I pulled the spare wheel lid and had a look around and I could not see the unit that controls all the sensors so I am not sure where to look, I have not pulled out all the carpets in the boot yet. Any tips are appreciated :) Also any pictures of this rubber thing that fits on the sensors? I got the delaer to fit it before I got the car but I am not sure if it's covered by the car warranty?

Wow I am getting jipped, I am with AAMI paying 1800+ with 500 odd excess and I am over 30, car is garaged, agreed value...., I got a good quote from Lexus insurance for around 1500 last year, I might switch to them this year.

Hey Jom, Did you get anywhere with this? I seem to be having the same problem now :)

Hi Guy's, Someone has scratched my bumper when it was parked at the shops. It's a very minor scratch but I want to get it fixed as I can't stand seeing it all the time. Can anyone recommend one of those mobile bumper paint repair people around Sydney that you might have used? I can't have my car out of action for days so I don't want to take it in to a body shop. Thanks :)

Hey Bluey! Yeah I actually do use two buckets exactly as you describe :). I saw this youtube video about a new bucket that holds all the grit at the bottom, cant remember what it's called. I wonder if you can get that in aus? I think it was called a grit guard ? Btw someone told me there is a laser car wash in Chatswood, I wonder how that works. Anyone been there?