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Pretty clear direction here. May do some light dirt trails, but nothing crazy. Michelin it is and thanks for the clarification on the towing “prep” package and common transmission cooler/radiator for the model.

So much help from members on this site! I have a few questions that I can not seem to find the answers to. My 2009 has a towing "prep" package - I think this only includes wiring harness, converter, and sub bracket. Thinking about getting the hitch added for recovery and perhaps towing if...

Thanks for the reply! Again, the dealer had put tires on it a week before I bought it (OEM - DUNLOP AT20 x 4). I suppose the rational thing to do is to buy a matching Dunlop tire for the spare (currently an original BRIDGESTONE) and just drive on them until I hit 15-20k and decide then. Just...

Thanks for the input! Would you go 265/65/17 or 265/70/17 or other on stock?

any proven size that looks good and fits? 265/65/17 is what is stock. Replace with like size?

I have just purchased a new-to-me 2009 GX470 with 39,000 original miles. At dealer now for full fluids swap, TB,WP, belts and CV boots just to baseline as the car is 11years old. The dealer put on 4 new tires - Dunlop AT20 265/65/17. I see that the feedback on these tires is horrible. What would...

New Owner- 2009 Lexus GX470 one owner with 39,000 original miles (documented dealer service completed every 5,000 miles - car lived in Newport California) . I took the car to Lexus and had it thoroughly checked out. They gave me a list of items to do and some to watch and wait. The to do list...

Tanaman and HomersCanyoner - Thank you both for chiming in and the tips. I like the clear savings and probably the same result. Money aside, is there value (or some piece of mind) in having it done by a Lexus certified master mechanic (warranty, experience, etc) - or am I giving them too much...

Thanks! If I have learned anything on this site it is TB/WP at 90k or #of years. Brought it home (11miles) and taking an inventory of any small fixes, then right back to the dealership for TB/WP!

Great feedback and thank you for the reply. I received the same advice/perspective across the board and just needed to get out of my own way on this one. I pick her up first thing in the morning!

I have been following the GX470 phenomenon for some time and started looking for one of my own. My intent is to have it for a daily driver, camping, light/moderate off roading and all around capable family road trip vehicle. I have seen allot of cars during that time (online) and have now gone...