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Old 06-27-14, 08:07 AM
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Default Amazing tire deal

I am not affiliated with tire rack.

I just needed to buy a new set of tires. I currently use Hankook V12s for the last ~50k miles and was happy with them. When I checked tire rack for a new set, I saw they are on closeout special. Only $450+ shipping for a set of FOUR. Literally the cheapest set of tires now for our car and they are really good tires. I think I paid something like $200 each for the rears last time.

Anyway, just thought I would pass it on:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....0&autoModClar=
Old 06-27-14, 08:28 AM
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I posted this recently too! It appears they are discontinuing the Hankook V12 Evo's and replacing them with EVO2's (little different tread pattern and a higher tread wear). Get them while they last, people. I got new rears for $300 shipped.
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Dam that is cheap for a good set of daily driving tires. Wish I just didn't buy a set 3 months ago.
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I'm on the stock Firestones that came with my 350 when I bought new last June. Right now I just hit 24k miles on the ODO, do you guys think I should pick these up and wait? How many miles does the Firestone's last?
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THANK YOU!!! I just bought a set for $450 + shipping What a steal lol.
Old 06-27-14, 10:31 AM
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You can buy this set and leave them there. You don't need to buy and then immediately install them lol. I stock them up when they are cheap and replace them when my old tires go out. Save a lot of money this way.

Originally Posted by eplugplay
I'm on the stock Firestones that came with my 350 when I bought new last June. Right now I just hit 24k miles on the ODO, do you guys think I should pick these up and wait? How many miles does the Firestone's last?
Old 06-27-14, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by eplugplay
I'm on the stock Firestones that came with my 350 when I bought new last June. Right now I just hit 24k miles on the ODO, do you guys think I should pick these up and wait? How many miles does the Firestone's last?
If you have 24k on your original tires, they will only last a few thousand more if you drive like a normal person.
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Originally Posted by darkdream
If you have 24k on your original tires, they will only last a few thousand more if you drive like a normal person.
I checked my treads on the Firestones and they still have alot of threading.. How long do they typically last? 30k? 40k..?
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Looks like price went up, thanks for posting though!
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LOL I think we cleaned them out.

Only showing 275s in stock now on my screen haha
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I just bought 225/40/18 and 255/40/18 few minutes ago and there are still some left in stock.
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Originally Posted by eplugplay
I checked my treads on the Firestones and they still have alot of threading.. How long do they typically last? 30k? 40k..?
I never recalled lexus using firestones as stock tires. What firestones do you have? If they have plenty of tread left on all tires at 20k, your tires might be all seasons in which they can last 50k-60k. If your tires are summer tires, then 25k-30k.
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Good deal!

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Originally Posted by darkdream
I never recalled lexus using firestones as stock tires. What firestones do you have? If they have plenty of tread left on all tires at 20k, your tires might be all seasons in which they can last 50k-60k. If your tires are summer tires, then 25k-30k.
I'm not sure what type of Firestones they are but I'm 100% sure they are Firestones because I got the pamphlet with the user manual with it. I looked up the model before but forgot, I'll have to check when I get home. I know it has some flat tech or something on it.

I bought my 350 fully loaded (well at least that's what the sales lady said but in actuality it just doesnt have the f-sport package + mark levinsons). All I know is that it has the premium wheel upgrade to the 18", maybe they sport the Firestones with this upgrade? I hope it is the 50k-60k tires because it feels way too early to buy new tires!
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Wow what a steal this is. Good time to cop some now to leave around for the future.


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