Replacing Tires AGAIN!!!
11-28-11, 11:17 AM
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I don't think the toe is out of spec... it is within factory specs because we are driving in a Sport Sedan. There is a bit of toe and camber to help corner faster and handling.
As other suggested, take it to a good alignment shop and ask them to align everything to neutral.
As other suggested, take it to a good alignment shop and ask them to align everything to neutral.
11-28-11, 12:31 PM
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Could be also geometry issues and needs to be corrected at an experienced alignment shop.
I had my vehicle aligned after I gotten my car because I did not trust the factory alignment. After I had it done, I was right, the alignment was off - both toe and camber were corrected.
I had my vehicle aligned after I gotten my car because I did not trust the factory alignment. After I had it done, I was right, the alignment was off - both toe and camber were corrected.
11-28-11, 07:58 PM
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Well I still purchased from Lexus , The Bridgstone Potenzas RE050 225/40/18 (Fronts) $238 a pop. I did call a couple of shops and one couldn't get them in till Friday...(Not good) and the other place discount tire had them in but were only $20 less...as far as pricing , Ive looked online and don't see much a good deal for the same tire size..But what i did see was Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus $236 a tires but the mileage was pretty good 45k!!! Treadwear:500 , where the Bridgestones are Treadwear:140 Can anyone vouch for this Michelin's going that long.?
11-28-11, 08:04 PM
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at this point im just looking for the best deal on my NEXT set..which will be all four again...Im looking for same dimensions but high treadlife aka miles and Treadwear:350 or higher.
11-28-11, 09:59 PM
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Do NOT buy tires from the dealer. Check out discounttire or tirerack for replacement tires. Discount Tire probably has a store near you and you can order online and have them installed at the nearest store.
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11-29-11, 09:51 AM
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Well I still purchased from Lexus , The Bridgstone Potenzas RE050 225/40/18 (Fronts) $238 a pop. I did call a couple of shops and one couldn't get them in till Friday...(Not good) and the other place discount tire had them in but were only $20 less...as far as pricing , Ive looked online and don't see much a good deal for the same tire size..But what i did see was Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus $236 a tires but the mileage was pretty good 45k!!! Treadwear:500 , where the Bridgestones are Treadwear:140 Can anyone vouch for this Michelin's going that long.?
11-30-11, 11:27 AM
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Wow I would love to get 35k out of my tires. So far I'm almost at 55k and I'm on my 3rd set of fronts and 2nd set of backs, mostly city driving, think that may have something to do with it.
11-30-11, 03:28 PM
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I bought my IS250 brand new at the end of 06 its a 07 model. I replaced the original 4 tires when I hit 35k, now im at 55k and my two fronts are so worn out that my passenger tire has shredded the inner wall...FYI I have the Bridgestone Potenzas 225/40/18. Does this sound normal, or is there a different brand that gets more miles but still the same tire dimensions should be getting on Monday when i go to replace these.