Virulent

iTrader: (2)

So, the inside edge of my front tires are already bald from camber wear, but the rest of the tire is still good. I want to swap the front tires around so the inside edges move to the outside.

Which shops in the bay area will do that and how much? I know America's Tire won't do it.

RMMGS4

iTrader: (5)

Many members go to Tire Outlet on Alum Rock in San Jose. The manager is a CL member and owns a Supercharged IS350 and an LS460, with a modded Yaris as a DD.

You might want to check the alignment to see if the toe is off. This causes excessive camber wear. Bad toe can kill tires waaay faster than excessive camber.

Tire outlet is very well known for their alignment skills on Lowered Lexus. You get what you pay for here. Pay now or wear out tires later.

Do an advanced search on alignment shops in this section and you'll see some good info about Tire Outlet..

iH8RICERZ

iTrader: (3)

Where are you located?

Nat

iTrader: (1)

I didn't know Joseph has a LS460...is it modded? If it anything like the IS, it's going to be sick.

bweezy

iTrader: (2)

Was curious and did a quick Yelp search I hope its not this Tire Outlet as the reviews aren't too good. Can anyone confirm? Thanks

http://www.yelp.com/biz/tire-outlet-...t_by=date_desc

RMMGS4

iTrader: (5)

Yelp with only 6 reviews?? You can only gather so much. You really have to use your own judgement . My general impression is about 1 out of 10 people who are happy will say something good, but almost everyone who is not happy will post and probably go all over forums and other sites just to retaliate.

Go there, talk to Joseph. He will be happy to answer to any negative comments posted on Yelp.

No shop is perfect, The best shops take care of their mistakes and make it right.

Talk to Joseph and YOU decide.

In my 10 years on ClubLexus I have read complaints posted about some of our locally known vendors. The thing these posters don't know is I personally know most of the shop owners they are complaining about and I often go back and talk to them about it. It is AMAZING how much you are ONLY hearing ONE SIDE of the story when you hear a complaint posted. The TRUTH is often something a little more rational. To me it's not fair to judge a shop by taking negative comments at face value, without giving the shop an opportunity to defend themselves.

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Nat

iTrader: (1)

I went to Joseph to get tires for my GS a few years back. Small shop but I would go back there again. Good price and good workmanship.

smokyis350

iTrader: (21)

How much is the alignment at Tire outlet?

I went to another alignment shop that is well known in fixing toe/camber for modified cars but failed to fix mine. I am not sure if my camber/toe can be fixed without a camber kit right now.

Dawa

iTrader: (5)

you should be able to go to ANY tire shop, and theyll be able to dismount, flip and remount. the only reason shops would shy away from this is if they feel your tire has so much wear that it might be a safety hazard.

did you READ the yelp reviews at that one shop? they could be as simple as 'omg they were so rude to me!' as long as they didnt **** anything up or rip anyone off, it should be good.

bweezy

iTrader: (2)

Relax guys I was merely just making sure that it was the right address. I’m not basing judgment about the shops performance just from the yelp reviews. Plus I’ve heard numerous times from other veteran members here who I've met in person recommend this particular shop on Alum Rock, also if I’m not mistaken either the owner or a member here works there which is also another plus. I can’t comment as I haven’t visited this particular shop but when I do I’m sure they’ll take care of me.

RMMGS4

iTrader: (5)

It comes down to how much inner wear there is right?

If threads are visible or if the wear bar on the inner groove is all the way down, then a "Legit" shop will not want to deal with the liability risk to do it.

In So Cal, I bet there a more people willing to do it, especially if management doesn't know or see it. The guy doing the flip don't care, he's not going to get sued.


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RMMGS4

iTrader: (5)

You hit a nerve with me whenever I read the word YELP on a thread.

If someone wants to use YELP to promote their own shop and give a and at the same time plant a bunch of on their competition, they can do that.

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TrancEpimp

iTrader: (10)

I'm going soon to Tire Outlet to get lined up.. with negative camber, and dumped (the way I like it). I will let you know how it goes..

Also you can check out Sonic MS out in Mountain View to flip your tires.. been there many times for their excellent service!

smokyis350

iTrader: (21)

Please post your print out when you get it.

Doublade

4 your wheels inc. in santa clara, tell em timmy sent you, they can give you a good price.