Can only 1 tire be replaced for a road hazard failure?
#32
Lexus Test Driver
If it were me I would go with TunedRX300's suggestion or just go with a new latitude from Costco. Your tires are very close to new and I bet you never know the difference with a latitude on there. With the adjustment it should only cost about $35 to try the latitude. If you don't like it, you can always pick up a used CT at that point and sell the latitude.
Or if there's a Volvo emblem on the front of your RX buy 4 new tires.
Or if there's a Volvo emblem on the front of your RX buy 4 new tires.
Last edited by mikey00; 06-29-09 at 11:44 AM.
#33
Lexus Champion
If it were me I would go with TunedRX300's suggestion or just go with a new latitude from Costco. Your tires are very close to new and I bet you never know the difference with a latitude on there. With the adjustment it should only cost about $35 to try the latitude. If you don't like it, you can always pick up a used CT at that point and sell the latitude.
Or if there's a Volvo emblem on the front of your RX buy 4 new tires.
Or if there's a Volvo emblem on the front of your RX buy 4 new tires.
Last edited by lexus114; 06-29-09 at 12:12 PM.
#34
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Ah, yea two years of bad luck. Just bought these tires last year, after the first road hazard flop at Costco....Volvo emblem. Hey I saw a Lexus emblem on the back of a Hyundai at a local shopping center. threw me off guard for a minute, thought they had a new suv that I hadnt heard about.
#35
Lexus Champion
Ah, yea two years of bad luck. Just bought these tires last year, after the first road hazard flop at Costco....Volvo emblem. Hey I saw a Lexus emblem on the back of a Hyundai at a local shopping center. threw me off guard for a minute, thought they had a new suv that I hadnt heard about.
#36
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well i went to costco and they had installed a latitude, wanted me to pay prorated price, but I politely told them their patch had failed and ruined my tire. So they called manager and he agreed. They said they had never had a patch fail. so the new tire is on rear, and i am now running with three cross terrains and one latitude.
#37
Lexus Test Driver
well i went to costco and they had installed a latitude, wanted me to pay prorated price, but I politely told them their patch had failed and ruined my tire. So they called manager and he agreed. They said they had never had a patch fail. so the new tire is on rear, and i am now running with three cross terrains and one latitude.
#38
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I will, by the way they are cheaper at Sam club over costco. Too show you the outreach of Sams, they will repair all flats, doesnt matter who sold the tire to you for free. that is truely customer service. You just have to have membership. I saw a lady turned away at costco last night because she didnt buy tires there, but was a member.
#39
Lexus Test Driver
Thanks for the info on Sams. I am going to check out their service & price before I buy next time. I was always impressed with Costco service and their flexibility in resolving issues such as yours. It's interesting that they use some non tire/mechanical type people but train them really well. I prefer their tire service over the tire shops who do use tire/mechanical type people but are often in too much of a hurry. Costco people have always torqued everything properly, treated my locks well, and performed all their services well as far as I can tell. I also like the fact that they balance with every rotation. I am sure if I googled them for problems I might find some horror stories.
On the other hand I often find wheels over torqued, tire pressure not quite right, etc from other places. One such place is where I have my mechanical work done, even though they swear they use a torque wrench every time.
On the other hand I often find wheels over torqued, tire pressure not quite right, etc from other places. One such place is where I have my mechanical work done, even though they swear they use a torque wrench every time.
#40
I will, by the way they are cheaper at Sam club over costco. Too show you the outreach of Sams, they will repair all flats, doesnt matter who sold the tire to you for free. that is truely customer service. You just have to have membership. I saw a lady turned away at costco last night because she didnt buy tires there, but was a member.
Your Coscto Tire Center should be more customer friendly. But this is why I never buy at Coscto. I could get a cheaper price online (shipping offsets the no tax), repair my flat tires for free elswhere, and if everything else fail, use some of the $ saved on road hazard insurance to buy an used tire off ebay.
#41
Lexus Test Driver
Discount Tire also repair tires for free. It is actually a pretty good way to generate traffic to the shops for potential business.
Your Coscto Tire Center should be more customer friendly. But this is why I never buy at Coscto. I could get a cheaper price online (shipping offsets the no tax), repair my flat tires for free elswhere, and if everything else fail, use some of the $ saved on road hazard insurance to buy an used tire off ebay.
Your Coscto Tire Center should be more customer friendly. But this is why I never buy at Coscto. I could get a cheaper price online (shipping offsets the no tax), repair my flat tires for free elswhere, and if everything else fail, use some of the $ saved on road hazard insurance to buy an used tire off ebay.
Last edited by mikey00; 06-30-09 at 12:56 PM.
#43
#44
Goodyear, Bridgestone and Yoko all have rebate going with Tirerack periodically.
Here is a $50 rebate from Goodyear currently ongoing now, include $40 MIR SilentArmor and ResponsEdge with Kevlar
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/specia...gy_50_0509.jsp
$100 if you want to go with Bridgestone
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/specia...g_100_0609.jsp
Every distributor and tire maker is giving folks lots of choice and price break, which is great. Personally I buy all four of my tires off Ebay since new tire will become used after one week because the rubber is designed to meet the road. Low switching cost if I gets tired with one set in two years
Here is a $50 rebate from Goodyear currently ongoing now, include $40 MIR SilentArmor and ResponsEdge with Kevlar
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/specia...gy_50_0509.jsp
$100 if you want to go with Bridgestone
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/specia...g_100_0609.jsp
Every distributor and tire maker is giving folks lots of choice and price break, which is great. Personally I buy all four of my tires off Ebay since new tire will become used after one week because the rubber is designed to meet the road. Low switching cost if I gets tired with one set in two years
#45
Lexus Champion