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#13 of 32 Re: Tire and Wheel Road Hazard Protection [mephross] by catdaddylong Apr 09, 2008 (9:01 am)
Replying to: mephross (Apr 08, 2008 6:17 am) Just curious but how many wheels and tires have you had to replace due to running into something since you have been driving? I have been driving for 45 years and can only recall two incidents where I had to replace the tire and never have had damage to the wheels. Not saying that taking out road side wheel/tire hazard insurance is not worth it ...............yea, I guess I am. Also I took out the road side hazard warranty on my new RX 350 in February against my better judgment at $29 a tire x 5 = $145 but my guardian angel must have been looking out for me. The finance guy screwed up his math so I ended up getting the warranty at no cost but I look at it this way. They made plenty off of me so I came out a little bit better. I found out when I got home and did some calling around and did some internet surfing I could have got the same tire warranty at $19 a tire. You can take out the warranty at other tire stores that carry your brand so you don't have to take it from Lexus. The way I look at it I can replace a tire for the cost of the roadside hazard insurance. The chances of having to replace two or more tires or slim and none from my driving experience. The chances of damaging a wheel is remote to put it mildly. Just my $0.02.
#14 of 32 Re: Tire and Wheel Road Hazard Protection [mephross] by carlovernj Apr 09, 2008 (1:26 pm)
Replying to: mephross (Apr 08, 2008 6:17 am) I recently purchased the RX 350 and I ended up turning down the road hazard warranty from the dealer. They wanted $599, sounds like you got a better deal. I ended up buying a tire road hazard warranty from a local tire shop. I paid $19/ tire which covers the tires only. Best of luck on your new wheels.
#15 of 32 which replacement tire? by ceeceered May 03, 2008 (3:09 pm)
I have priced replacement tires at two local tire dealers. One recommends a Bridgestone Alenza tire over the Michelin replacement for this model, the other a Sumitomo touring LSU tire. I cannot find any reviews for the Sumitomo tire. I would like something to ride quieter than the Goodyear Eagles I currently have that are worn out at 25,000 miles. It would be nice if they lasted longer as well. The Sumitoma has a 70,000 mile tread wear warranty. I have read that others like both the Bridgestone and the Michelin, but no one mentions the Sumitomo. Any suggestions? Replies to this message: dandg (Sep 04, 2008 7:02 am) dandg (Sep 09, 2008 2:27 pm) wwest (Sep 10, 2008 8:53 am) cbjorn (Nov 14, 2008 8:02 am)
#17 of 32 Where to service RX350 by lisapizza Jun 26, 2008 (3:50 pm)
Is it really important to service my RX350 at the dealer for regularly scheduled maintenance, like oil changes and tire rotations? They are very costly at the dealer and I'd like to save $$. Should I go to a Toyota dealer instead or a reputable local independent, or a chain?
#18 of 32 by jebell Jun 27, 2008 (9:30 am)
If you really like to spend lots of money for unnecessary work, want to pay for the nice ambiance, and be hounded afterward with follow up calls asking you to rate the service, go ahead. To answer your question, no. Go anywhere you want.
#19 of 32 Re: which replacement tire? [ceeceered] by dandg Sep 04, 2008 (7:02 am)
Replying to: ceeceered (May 03, 2008 3:09 pm) we are just about to replace our third set of tires on our RX330 (70k),no more Michleins for us this set got a bit over 26k.We have been buying tires at Sams for our cars as its convenient for rotation but they don't have mnay choices. Any thought on another brand for the RX330 that rides as quiet and has more wear then 30k miles? thanks Replies to this message: dandg (Sep 09, 2008 2:27 pm) wwest (Sep 10, 2008 8:53 am) cbjorn (Nov 14, 2008 8:02 am)
#20 of 32 Re: which replacement tire? [dandg] by dandg Sep 09, 2008 (2:27 pm)
Replying to: dandg (Sep 04, 2008 7:02 am) well I can see this forum is not very lively.We ended up going with the Bridgestones the 235/55R19 ALEN Dueler HL Alenza .Will let you know how they ride if anyone is interested. Replies to this message: wwest (Sep 10, 2008 8:53 am) cbjorn (Nov 14, 2008 8:02 am)
#21 of 32 Re: which replacement tire? [dandg] by wwest Sep 10, 2008 (8:53 am)
Replying to: dandg (Sep 09, 2008 2:27 pm) For quietness and comfortable riding I run on summer only Bridgestone Turanzas all year around and rely on tire chains, REAR tire chains FIRST, if the "going" requires additional traction.
#22 of 32 by dandg Sep 17, 2008 (10:43 am)
We have them on,nice and smooth no extra road noise that we can notice.Much better,deeper tread (13/32 vs 9/32) then the Michelins. Not sure I would chance chains on it thou.Its AWD and the transfer unit would not apprecaite it but this RX does not deal with heavy snow,wife takes a jeep when we get snow and she has to go out.

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