Problem finding front tires (Potenza) for IS-F
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Problem finding front tires (Potenza) for IS-F
Last week I ended up getting a nail in my front tire (Bridgestone Potenza) it is very close to the edge/wall and Wheelworks recommended me to buy a new tire because the patch on the tire may not last because it is close to the edge/wall of the tire.
The problem is they are saying the tire is on a 4-week leadtime. Anyone else run into this problem of finding this tire?
The problem is they are saying the tire is on a 4-week leadtime. Anyone else run into this problem of finding this tire?
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Doesn't surprise me -- Lexus says that the Bridgestone was specifically designed for the ISF... The dealer probably can get them quicker... And BTW you may be able to convince the dealer to give you a break on the price of the tire since they are probably still pretty new... Talk to your SA and plead your case.. see what they say.. Can't hurt to ask.. Same thing happened to me on a CPO '04 IS300.. within an hour I left the dealership with a brand new tire..FREE of charge..
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I'll call Lexus and give it a shot. I doubt they will replace the tire for free it has 4K miles on it already. Thanks for the input!
Doesn't surprise me -- Lexus says that the Bridgestone was specifically designed for the ISF... The dealer probably can get them quicker... And BTW you may be able to convince the dealer to give you a break on the price of the tire since they are probably still pretty new... Talk to your SA and plead your case.. see what they say.. Can't hurt to ask.. Same thing happened to me on a CPO '04 IS300.. within an hour I left the dealership with a brand new tire..FREE of charge..
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Dump the Bridgestones...get the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's to replace. It's all they use at the Lexus Performance Driving Academy...and for good reason.
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As far as I am concerned Lexus should only be using Pilot Sports on the IS-F . When the time comes for me to purchase the IS-F , I will be asking for the Pilot sports.
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My dad is buying an IS-F and is having them take the bridgestones off and putting PS2's on. It is a substantually better tire. Tirerack has the michelins in stock btw.
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