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Replying to: dtezla (Jun 08, 2006 12:10 pm) Honestly, dtezla, I don't think that many brick and mortars do bother with the pad and box in their own shops. There are two other Lex shops in proximity, and neither of them do their own. No good reason to if you can sub it locally and still rake a fat profit. No hardware to maintain nor software to update and you don't need to train the techs to operate and adjust, nor pay them benefits either. No significant brand-only technology here either; not exactly rocket science after all.
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Replying to: wale_bate1 (Jun 08, 2006 12:22 pm) He had a simple answer: 1) We will take better care of your car and offer you a loaner car for the day and 2) if your wheel/car should become damaged in our possession we will make it right. All local tire shops in my area advise that if you drop off a flat or are having work done the tires are left at your own risk and they do not cover scratches or nicks from their work/damage to car in parking lot etc. Not sure if in the US the dealers have the same policy of giving a loaner car for all service work performed. In Edmonton we can get them for oil changes if we give 1 wk notice. Just my thoughts on the matter.
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Replying to: netwon (Jun 08, 2006 1:23 pm) As for the dealer's rationale as to why his shop is worth a premium, it sounds nice, but other than the loaner, it's all bunk. Perhaps laws are significantly different north of us, but here dealerships are't legally liable for damage to your car while its on their property. Not liable for theft either. Doesn't mean they won't make it right if something happens, but legally, they're no more or less responsible than any tire shop. I think he's blowing sunshine to keep some bidniss...  And at those profit levels, I can see why!
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Replying to: netwon (Jun 08, 2006 1:23 pm) That's exactly the reason I'll do my tire replacement service at the dealer. Like I said earlier, when I take my Lexus to a Lexus dealer for any kind of service I know they will take care of my car or else they will make it up to me unlike the other local shops. |
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| I'm seriously considering buying an IS but I've read the sticker on the window that says the tires may only last 15,000 miles. Since low profile tires are more expensive, it would cost about $1,000 every year to replace them. That's a big extra expense. Are there replacement tires that last longer and would perform well with the IS? | |
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Have an 2003 Sport Design model. Purchased new, current mileage is 26,050. Dealer says tread wear is approx. 5/32 & suggested purchasing new tires. Dealer will charge $1,300 (not including mounting, alignment) for original tires-Bridgestone Protenza, 215/45ZR17. Seems way too expensive. Checked out Costco. They no longer have a contract w/Bridgestone. Currently, there is a Michelin tire sale from 8/15 to 9/3/2006. So they suggested Michelin Primacy  $215.99 per tire - all 4 $839.96 (this includes current coupon $60.00 off for all 4 tires)or Michelin Pilot Sport $212.99 per tire (just $3.00 difference - weird huh?) My question is: Has anybody installed Michelin Primacy or Michelin Pilot Sport? Are Michelins any good? Hoping somebody on this forum can help me. Just wanna say that if it wasn't for this particular site I wouldn't have purchased the car. The responses were extremely helpful & truthful!! Its really nice to know that being honest is in vogue for some!! Thanking all in advance!! |
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Replying to: inthezone (Aug 15, 2006 11:10 pm) I have had very good success with them on my BMW MY new IS250 6 speed MT w/ Sport Pak has Bridgestone Potenza RE050 Too early to tell how they are (only 2,700 miles on it) Be careful of COSTCO .. the tires might look and smell like OEM but you need to look carefully at the LOAD rating. This is what gives the tires the handling characteristics. The load rating is the last set of #'s & letters. Without comparing these, you are comparing apples to pineapples. If you have the 18" you should be looking 225/40/R18 88Y and 255/40R18 95Y MY PERSONAl choice would be Piliot Sport 2 Remember compare apples to apples You could always try to get the dealer to match or come close to a TIRE STORE price. Have you tried TIRE RACK .. their prices are INSANE and they will drop ship (send it to where you want it sent) the tires for you. Some of our higher end clients do this with us. We just charge them the installation fee. GOOD LUCK! |
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| I forgot the actual title of the program, but for somewhat under $900, dealer will replace tires at specified tread wear on new IS350. Checked with local high-quality tire resaler (only mildly discounted at best) and their price was over $1100. Anyone else offered and take up this deal? | |
any idea what one can expect for tire and brake life under "normal" (i.e. not aggressive) driving?
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Replying to: lop868 (May 18, 2006 4:08 am) |
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