Dealer's urgency of replacing tires
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Dealer's urgency of replacing tires
Took my '08 IS350 in for an oil change and the gas pedal recall today. I have 25k miles on it with the stock tires. The service rep called me and said that my car is not safe to drive even 2 miles, and that the front two tires need to be replaced immediately b/c they will "blow out" at any time. He also said the rears need to be replaced, but not as urgently as the two front tires.
How much truth is there to what the dealer is saying? I'm don't wanna pay the dealership for tires b/c their prices are outrageous.
Any suggestions?
How much truth is there to what the dealer is saying? I'm don't wanna pay the dealership for tires b/c their prices are outrageous.
Any suggestions?
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I believe he said it had to do with the inner part of the tire. I'm about to head to the dealership now and will take a look at what he's saying.
My car came with the Bridgestone Turnanza's (sp?).
My car came with the Bridgestone Turnanza's (sp?).
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Took my '08 IS350 in for an oil change and the gas pedal recall today. I have 25k miles on it with the stock tires. The service rep called me and said that my car is not safe to drive even 2 miles, and that the front two tires need to be replaced immediately b/c they will "blow out" at any time. He also said the rears need to be replaced, but not as urgently as the two front tires.
How much truth is there to what the dealer is saying? I'm don't wanna pay the dealership for tires b/c their prices are outrageous.
Any suggestions?
How much truth is there to what the dealer is saying? I'm don't wanna pay the dealership for tires b/c their prices are outrageous.
Any suggestions?
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the stealership just wants to make money off of you. of course it's safe, each of those tires is top of the line 3 bills each, you think they're just gonna blow out once you leave the dealership? i drove on the stock fronts until i saw the metal underneath the rubber, i don't recommend doing that, but i'm just saying you'll be fine until you're next service so no worries.
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I ended up driving it home and plan on ordering tires today. I don't want to spend a lot, and prefer all season's. Any recommendations, or just pick one of tirerack?
BTW, thanks everyone for the input.
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you are a hazard to yourself and others. please properly maintain your vehicle or don't drive at all.
that being said, check discount tire and tires-easy.com
that being said, check discount tire and tires-easy.com
Last edited by LexFather; 05-14-10 at 04:29 PM.