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Re: 06 LR3 tire issues @ 20,500 miles [arcjones]
by cmazazotta
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Jan 25, 2008 (1:27 pm)
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Replying to: arcjones (Oct 04, 2007 12:33 pm)
Hi, I just brought my 06 LR3 into the dealer due to a hole in one of the side walls and they told me I needed to change all 4 tires due to extensive wear at only 18k miles and it would cost arouond $1400.00, are you kidding me. Not only did a $55,000.00 car have a donut for a spare which nearly made me SH_T when I saw it but they said they were not covered by LRNA or the tire manufacturer [GY]. Were you told that LRNA would cover uo to 20K mile, if yes by who.
Thanks for your help...
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- #117 of 170
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Re: 06 LR3 tire issues @ 20,500 miles [cmazazotta]
by ssp1
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Jan 25, 2008 (2:40 pm)
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Replying to: cmazazotta (Jan 25, 2008 1:27 pm)
My GYs went nearly bald at 18K miles. The dealer essentaly paid about 1/2 the cost for a new set of tires. I talked to independant tire dealers who all said getting over 20K miles on the good years would have been lucky. so in the end i am not sure 18K is that bad considering. that said I replaced the old tires with Michelins and i am 12K into the new tires with no appreciable wear. i dont think it matters how much the car costs rather how much it weighs. and the fact that the GY tires arent that great. i suggest working hard to get a discount on the new tires. i think LRNA honors a credit up to 18K mileage or something like that.(so i was told)
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- #118 of 170
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Re: 06 LR3 tire issues @ 20,500 miles [cmazazotta]
by jboiter
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Jan 26, 2008 (6:06 am)
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Replying to: cmazazotta (Jan 25, 2008 1:27 pm)
wasn't really told anything. i had complained about my rear tires cupping, starting around 13k. i took it back for the 3rd time at around 18k, and they said the wear was within the tolerance to give me 2 tires. i only paid for alignment - about $160. i'm at 23k now, and the fronts are getting close to needing replacement. my predicament now is - do i get 2 new gy's to match the newbies on the back, or break bad and get new rubber all the way around...my dealership is in charlotte, nc. they have been cooperative so far.
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- #119 of 170
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Re: 06 LR3 tire issues @ 20,500 miles [jboiter]
by ssp1
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Jan 26, 2008 (12:01 pm)
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Replying to: jboiter (Jan 26, 2008 6:06 am)
2 of shit is still shit. i would get new tires and bite the bullet. or just know that you will likely face the same issues. be sure to rotate at 5K evertime - i know that helps
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- #120 of 170
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2003 Discovery tires
by kriznak
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Jan 28, 2008 (11:09 am)
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Hi all,
First time posting... we have a 2003 Discovery with about 55k miles on the original Goodyears (bummer about some of the other readers whose GYs wore out prematurely!). These have been good, thinking it makes sense to keep the same tires as the spare, but Costco has the Michelin's and BFGs for about $900. I've had good luck with Michelins in the past...
Any thoughts/suggestions? Much appreciated.
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- #121 of 170
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LR3 Dealer alignment voodoo???
by mikeno
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Feb 27, 2008 (2:38 pm)
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I've had a 2006 LR3 for about a month. 24K miles. Pleased with it so far and knew it would need new tires soon as the GY's are shot, surprise! However, the dealer is pressuring me into buying Pirellis from him, at nearly $1500. I can get same/similar tires down the street (or from Tire Rack.com) for $800.
The dealer claims he is the only person who can do the alignments, has the special lug nut wrench, can do a lug-based balancing and a lot of other technical jargon. Even if I get the tires somewhere else he STRONGLY recommends I come in for a $450 alignment and balancing. He has to lower the air suspension using his magic computer to get everything right. Is this legit? Can the average tire store install new tires on an LR3? Do they need to be checked up on by the LR dealer?
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- #122 of 170
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Re: LR3 Dealer alignment voodoo??? [mikeno]
by ssp1
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Feb 27, 2008 (8:39 pm)
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Replying to: mikeno (Feb 27, 2008 2:38 pm)
ive had tire shops strip the lug nuts because apparently it needs a certain size wrench. how bout an independant land rover service center? is there one in your area? Or buythe tires and bring them to the dealer (a pain but if it saves 800 dollars that something). i would only want a certified LR mechanic doing the alignment etc just because of the TEch service bulletin out on this issue (and someeone on here may know much more than i do). See ifthere is an independant service center in your area. if the local land rover club can recommend one perhaps they will be honest enough to tell you if they have the right equipment etc
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- #123 of 170
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ssp1 - Thanks
by mikeno
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Feb 27, 2008 (4:18 pm)
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I posted your recommendation on my state's LR club's message board. We'll see if they know any good local independent LR mechanics. Thanks!
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Re: 2005 lr3 tire update [dbregman]
by fwilmarth
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Feb 29, 2008 (4:01 pm)
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Replying to: dbregman (Apr 11, 2007 9:21 am)
The 285/60R18 Nittos are the exact tires I've been thinking of getting to replace the 17k worn out factory GYs on my '06 LR3. I'm worried, however, about: 1) wheel well clearances, particularly when turning, and 2) the impact of the larger over-all diameter on acceleration, speedometer readings, etc. Can you provide any feedback based on your own experience?
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