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Winter tyres - why can't I get them for my Lexus?

I run a 54 reg RX300 and have been having problems trying to get winter tyres. My current tyres are 225/60 R17 and I have asked local garages and specialists for steel wheels and winter tyres but they say it cant be done on the RX. One has suggested getting all year "mud and snow" tyres fitted to existing wheels.

I live up a fairly steep hill in Yorkshire and have problems with snow every year.
Would the mud and snow all year tyres be good enough or can you help suggest how to get around the problem? I need two new tyres anyway.

Asked on 1 November 2012 by president steev

Answered by Honest John

Probably right. There was a steel wheel option for the Harrier in other world markets such as Australia but I don't know how you would get hold of a set. All weather tyres are probably your best option.

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