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76 messages, Last post on Oct 13, 2009 at 9:47 AM
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Replying to: cc12359 (May 12, 2006 10:15 pm) |
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Replying to: razo250 (May 14, 2006 1:16 pm) |
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Replying to: doggiebus (May 14, 2006 3:43 pm)
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Replying to: lop868 (May 18, 2006 4:08 am) |
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Replying to: doggiebus (May 14, 2006 3:43 pm) |
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Hi: For those who have 18" summer tires on their IS, do you plan to replace them at lexus dealer or some where else(where)? Do you plan to use the same dunlop maxx tires or other brand? Does mounting require special know-how since this car come with tire pressure monitoring system? Please advise, Thanks,
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Replying to: from_fl (Jun 08, 2006 8:33 am) Although I don't think mounting requires special tools or knowledge because of the tire pressure monitoring system I just don't want to give Lexus any execuse by changing them elsewhere. Since I change it at the leader they better take care of the car or else it's their asses. I am pretty sure you may be able to save some bucks by not going to the dealer but for me I am willing to pay those money in order to avoid any potential troubles in the future. That's just me though. 
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Replying to: from_fl (Jun 08, 2006 8:33 am) Tires I would strongly recommend over any Dunlop would be: 1. Goodyear F1 DS-G3 (top personal rec.) 2. Michelin Pilot Sport (I'm not a Michelin fan, but these have been consistently good with each iteration) 3. Bridgestone Potenza S-03 Pole Position (very precise, but not quite as good as the Goodyear in the wet, and treadwear ain't great) The Michelins are available from Costco, which is convenient, and their prices include mount and balance. They don't do alignment, though, IIRC. The Goodyears and Bridgestones are standard Wheelworks or any other major discounter fare, and most of those shops can align as well. If you don't feel comfortable changing brands, there is nothing terribly wrong with the Dunlops. Then again, there's nothing so very right with them either. Like I said, you should re-align at each rubber change, especially if changing the spec on the tire. My Lexus shop subs it out to the local Wheelworks, where I buy my tires. I found that out after letting the dealership take care of it once, and found the invoice from Wheelworks for the job attached to my Lexus invoice, sans price. Paid Lexus $150 for the privelege, only to find out that the local Wheelworks charges $60. Closing on $90 extra profit for my dealer...
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Replying to: louiswei (Jun 08, 2006 8:46 am) Re TPM: Any reputable tire retailer knows how to deal with TPMs. There are no special tricks any dealer has up its sleeve for that one. Believe me, when there's a service, warranty or performance advantage to using the dealer, I do it. Nothing there on the tire change, other than a loaner car. That's actually another sore point: Lexus had my car all day while I was stuck in a porky ES330 (why can't they give IS loaners?); the tire shop had me in and out in just over an hour - just enough time for lunch! |
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Replying to: wale_bate1 (Jun 08, 2006 9:09 am) |
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