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170 messages, Last post on Oct 05, 2009 at 3:30 PM
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Replying to: lr3looser (Apr 24, 2009 7:32 am) Seems that Land Rover and offroad enthusiasts deal with the little challenges of the vehicle because they are such a superior 4x4. The owners who bitch or sue the manufacturer aren't cut out for the vehicle and bought more for a status symbol - then traded in for an Audi...3rd rate German machine ! Just pulling your chain !! 
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Replying to: lr3looser (Apr 24, 2009 7:32 am) |
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I'm really happy with the Michelin Latitude tires I replaced the OEM Goodyear ones with. I was tempted to just replace like-for-like, but I went with a strong recommendation from a tire guy I know. The ride is noticeably smoother and quieter. I was, however, a bit taken aback at how unevenly the tires wore out - especially since in places they had plenty of tread and in other places they were dangerously worn (down to the cord, in fact). The alignment had drifted way out. It turns out this is a known problem and there's a potential class action lawsuit over it. I don't know whether it will go anywhere, but it might be worth registering on the site for that just in case you end up being able to recoup some of the considerable cost of premature replacement. http://www.sfmslaw.com/pages/cases.php?id=234 |
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I have a leaky tire on my '06 LR3. The dealer charges $77 for a patch and the local firestone tire shop charges $17. Is there any advantage to getting this type of service done at the dealer?
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Replying to: rocklr3 (Sep 30, 2009 12:03 pm) |
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Replying to: rocklr3 (Sep 30, 2009 12:03 pm) None, whatsoever! Use the $60 you save for something useful.  tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper |
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Thanks for the repsonses about the tire patch. Surprise surprise I need to replace all 4 tires (won't get into why...will save that for another post). Does anyone have experience with Kumho tires? They have excellent reviews on tirerack.com, are 112V rated with a 600A A treadwear rating as well. I'm planning on getting the Kumho Road Venture APT KL 51 put on my '06 LR3 this afternoon and just wanted a second opinion from this forum.
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Replying to: rocklr3 (Oct 01, 2009 9:34 am) P.S. You might want to check out the class action lawsuit on LR3 tires wearing out prematurely. At the very least, be sure to take some photographs when the car is up on the lift at the tire dealer so at least you have those in-hand. http://www.sfmslaw.com/pages/cases.php?id=234
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Replying to: wootbot (Oct 01, 2009 9:47 am) Anyway, I still love the car, and was able to shop for a great deal on the tires. I got the lifetime alignment package from Firestone for $140 and can take the car in any time for re-alignment. I'm planning on taking it in every 5k miles to be on the safe side, since the car is so heavy.
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Replying to: rocklr3 (Oct 05, 2009 2:50 pm) Having owned two Land Rovers (Discovery II + LR3), I would attest that problems tend to manifest themselves within the first 18 months and, past that point, they are tremendously reliable, fun and rewarding vehicles to own. So, enjoy - and best wishes
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