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03-06-10, 09:54 AM
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tire replacement situation
i had around 60% on all four of my stock dunlop run flats. last night i got a big gash in the right rear tire and it will not be fixable. what should i do? i took the car to ntb who said all four need to be replaced. took it to another joint who said i can just replace that one tire and get an alignment.
i thought i would have to at least replace two of the four so that the wear could be somewhat even. i'd prefer not replacing all of the other three if not necessary. but i do see that costco is still running their discount michelins and bridgestones.
i thought i would have to at least replace two of the four so that the wear could be somewhat even. i'd prefer not replacing all of the other three if not necessary. but i do see that costco is still running their discount michelins and bridgestones.
03-06-10, 10:50 AM
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But if money is tight, I would at least replaced a pair at a time, this would actually save you some money in the long run (aligment issue = uneven wear on tires = need for new tires); and I would recommend Michelin tires (much quieter and softer without given up too much in performance).
The only issue you might have is that it might drive kinda weird, b/c two are run-flat tires and other two tires are non-run-flat tires...
03-06-10, 11:33 AM
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the lexus quoted me 425 for the dunlop run flat installed. even if i shop around i'd guess it would cost close to 350. so i can go to costco and get all four michelin pilot sport a/s for 800 installed or one run flat for close to 400. it sounds like i need to go with the four michelins
03-06-10, 11:58 AM
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Replacing all 4 sounds unnecessary IMO. If money is no object you'll obviously get a superior ride from new 4 tires, don't get R/F though.
At most I would replace the rears and keep the fronts.
If money is supertight, try finding a used dunlop R/F with similar tread life.
At most I would replace the rears and keep the fronts.
If money is supertight, try finding a used dunlop R/F with similar tread life.
03-06-10, 01:17 PM
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You shouldn't combine RFT and non-RFT. It will mess up the cars handling characteristics.
You should replace all 4 with non RFT tires, or stick with RFTs and replace 2.
When I replaced my tires, I ordered from Tire-rack shipped direct to my Lexus dealer for install, balance and align. Dealer price fully loaded was 500 per wheel, tire rack with Lexus dealer install was around 310 per wheel.
You should replace all 4 with non RFT tires, or stick with RFTs and replace 2.
When I replaced my tires, I ordered from Tire-rack shipped direct to my Lexus dealer for install, balance and align. Dealer price fully loaded was 500 per wheel, tire rack with Lexus dealer install was around 310 per wheel.
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03-06-10, 01:47 PM
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i had around 60% on all four of my stock dunlop run flats. last night i got a big gash in the right rear tire and it will not be fixable. what should i do? i took the car to ntb who said all four need to be replaced. took it to another joint who said i can just replace that one tire and get an alignment.
i thought i would have to at least replace two of the four so that the wear could be somewhat even. i'd prefer not replacing all of the other three if not necessary. but i do see that costco is still running their discount michelins and bridgestones.
i thought i would have to at least replace two of the four so that the wear could be somewhat even. i'd prefer not replacing all of the other three if not necessary. but i do see that costco is still running their discount michelins and bridgestones.
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03-11-10, 07:42 PM
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well i went with replacing all four tires. from costco. michelin pilot sport a/s. $775 out the door including all fees including tpms. so far the car feels good. i've read reviews in tirerack that say after the tire change they noticed getting 2 mpg less. have any of you observed this?
i put a little over 300 miles on the yellow spare. looked in the manual today and said it has a life of around 3,000 miles. i heard a buzzing/humming noise from the spare and thought maybe i had ridden on it too much. well the noise is gone with the new tire... so overall happy i guess.
i put a little over 300 miles on the yellow spare. looked in the manual today and said it has a life of around 3,000 miles. i heard a buzzing/humming noise from the spare and thought maybe i had ridden on it too much. well the noise is gone with the new tire... so overall happy i guess.
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03-13-10, 06:03 PM
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Play it safe and just replace the entire set with non run flats tires. Thats what I would do. Tires are not expensive and they are the most imperative for safe driving. Do not cut corners with your safety
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