I notice from readind old posts onthis forum/club that vibration used to be an issue on older cars but my new 2001 GS 300 with 16 chrome Lexus wheels has it. Is this a balance problem or a dealer problem or possibly both?<br>The e-shift is not like the one on our other car which shows the gear you are in when you switch to manual ( Acura) My GS always goes to 5 when you switch into manual no matter what speed you are going or even if you are stopped. Is this normal?<br>Thanks in advance<br><br>Peter

Peter, Congratulations on the new GS. I have a '98 but documented the vibration problem and finally fixed it.<br><br>You may have this or something else to address...Anyway, my tires were slipping on the chrome 16" rims. I documented this for myself and the dealer with a thin line of nail polish from the edge of the rim to the tire. Sure enough, a few days later the nail polish wasn't lined up. This would obviously throw off the balance in the wheel and cause a vibration.<br><br>The biggest movement was in the right rear wheel, but I've heard of people having problems in the front from braking, especially down steep hills.<br><br>Anyway, the fix was going to 17" rims and high performance grade tires.<br><br>Ron