Flat Tyre !

[Steve'o']

Sorry Guys, flat tyre and stuck at work..... where is the jack point for changing my front driver wheel. I have the jack from the boot of my Lexus IS200. I think it is located between the front wheel and drivers door ? Any pointers greatly received !!

Cheers

Stevie

[BenIS]

The rail that runs the length of the underside, slots into the jack. There are two notches about 2" apart near the front and rear of the car. you putt the jack inbetween them. Would you like me to get a photo or is that good enough?

[Steve'o']

Hi Ben,

Just popped down and can see it, managed to loosen all the nuts. So going to jack it up now. Thanks for your help on this

Stevie

[Steve'o']

Sorry meant to say also no photo needed !! Thankyou

[BenIS]

Wicked no problem mate. glad to help.

[Steve'o']

All sorted and changed !! Last time I got my tyres changed as one kept going flat and I had to keep it pumped up every two weeks. They mentioned a problem with Lexus tyres and that they would flake on the inside with the paint and this could cause the issues - is this true ? I have look around the tyre and can't see anything obvious that would make it so flat ?! Any advice or tips would be useful.....

[is200 Newbie]

Steve o - never considered this but yes i suppose it could quite easily happen judging by the state the alloys can get to - i suppose at the higher temperatures (motorway driving) that the tyres must get to then air can leak from them.

When you had it changed last did the tyre depot clean the rim up on the inside so the tyre would seat properly?