IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models

Michealin Tires

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-01-09, 01:31 PM
  #1  
jonw440
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
jonw440's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Michealin Tires

We just picked our car up on Monday. 09 IS250 Smoky Granite Mica, AWD,Michelin tires, Navigation,Headlamp washers,Premium Luxury Plus package,Premium Package,Rear Lip Spoiler,All weather mats, and Preferred Accessory Package.
10 miles on the odometer.

I took it back to the dealer yesterday to get a state inspection sticker and registration.
This morning my Wife went to leave to go to the store and came back in saying there is a tire low as the warning came on. I checked all four tires with a gauge and the right rear was at 20 lbs.
Filled it back up and sprayed some soapy water on it and saw a sheet rock screw hanging out of the side wall on the back side of the tire.
I called the dealer and they will have to order it as they have never seen the Michelin Pilot MXM4 tires on a IS250. The only tire they stock is the MXV4(are not Pilots).
Does anybody else have these tires on their 250?
Old 08-01-09, 01:34 PM
  #2  
Clay Easto
Pole Position
 
Clay Easto's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: IL
Posts: 246
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I would buy or order the tire through Costco. They will probably save you some money.
Old 08-01-09, 07:09 PM
  #3  
tnogi
Racer
iTrader: (23)
 
tnogi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: California
Posts: 1,278
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

+2 on the COSTCO FTMW...



toHn
Old 08-01-09, 08:14 PM
  #4  
flowrider
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (9)
 
flowrider's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Arizona
Posts: 10,502
Received 1,895 Likes on 1,336 Posts
Default

Discount Tire is my tire shop of choice. BTW, they will negotiate. Don't buy through the dealer

Lou
Old 08-01-09, 08:25 PM
  #5  
jonw440
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
jonw440's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Actually they are giving me a tire for $216, about the same as our discount tire dealer "Town Fair Tire". Plus I get to have a IS250 as a loaner until the tire arrives. I am just wondering if anybody else has these tires. Most I have seen came with Bridgestone Potenza.
Old 08-01-09, 10:42 PM
  #6  
Fizzboy7
Lexus Test Driver
 
Fizzboy7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: California
Posts: 9,706
Received 167 Likes on 99 Posts
Default

At least on the bright side, you won't have one new tire and three old ones.
Old 08-01-09, 10:44 PM
  #7  
Phiber
Lead Lap
 
Phiber's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: CA
Posts: 773
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by lowrideraz
Discount Tire is my tire shop of choice. BTW, they will negotiate. Don't buy through the dealer

Lou
+1.. never buy from dealer
Old 08-01-09, 11:20 PM
  #8  
IS-SV
Lexus Fanatic
 
IS-SV's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: tech capital
Posts: 14,100
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Or price it on Discount, get your local shop (if they are good) to come close on the price.
Old 08-01-09, 11:21 PM
  #9  
Initial G
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (38)
 
Initial G's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Ca
Posts: 3,323
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Discount Tire and Cosco are all good choices. I usually shop around town. Next time you might try your local tire shop, you might be amazed on the deals available. Dealers are usually going to be more expensive. Good luck with the repairs.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
RichardP12
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
13
01-15-19 05:33 PM
Drizell
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
2
04-29-17 01:32 PM
mrtrance
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
30
06-03-14 11:39 AM
BlaznLexus
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
35
04-09-13 04:48 PM
Corps Vet
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
4
05-18-08 01:12 PM



Quick Reply: Michealin Tires



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 06:40 PM.