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Old 08-10-11, 12:06 PM
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Default Tires Cuping After 5000 Miles

Well my newer BF's are cuping after 5000. Anyone else had this problem? It is an 06 with 62000 miles no problems yet to date. Ride is smooth no sagging suspension.
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I'd check for tire pressure. If its good, then I'd check alignment.
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Suspension problem?
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What's cuping? A bubble?
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Tire pressure is good, suspension seems good, no leaks in thebair bags. Alinement was spot on.
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http://www.procarcare.com/includes/c...dtirewear.html
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So, I would imagine the OP still has a warranty on the tires? I'm thinking these weren't installed at a Lexus dealer?
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Originally Posted by redrocks
So, I would imagine the OP still has a warranty on the tires? I'm thinking these weren't installed at a Lexus dealer?

Yes warranty but cuping is not a defect. I used a local tire dealer.
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All of the tires?
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Originally Posted by zippymbr
Yes warranty but cuping is not a defect. I used a local tire dealer.
I'm guessing the local tire dealer is pointing at other potential problems, not the tires. I suspect the suspension/shocks?
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Alignment and air pressure. What kind of tires are they. Some are prone to it regardless. I have been in the tire business for 15 years. I would have to assume it's alignment. Make sure they performed a caster sweep when they performed the alignment. Hope they didn't just set the toe and let it roll
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Originally Posted by Jameym00
Alignment and air pressure. What kind of tires are they. Some are prone to it regardless. I have been in the tire business for 15 years. I would have to assume it's alignment. Make sure they performed a caster sweep when they performed the alignment. Hope they didn't just set the toe and let it roll
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