spartanz

Hi guys,

Just wanted to say hi! Just picked up a used 06 IS350. And the dealership wanted to sell me their tires-4-life program at $995. The car came with 18 inch tires. My driving style is pretty mild. So I'm wondering if this program is worth it at all. What do you guys think?

Thanks

Witt

Well, it sounds like a good deal. If you keep your cars for a very long time. Check pricing on your tires. They'll run you about 800.00 to 1000.00 to change all 4 tires at once. Try going to tire website and price out these tires, you'll be surprised.

mikes rx

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Be careful with those "tires for life" deals.

One group of dealers here (different manufacturers all owned by the same person) offers it for FREE, but the stipulation is that you have to get ANY AND ALL scheduled maintenance performed there.

Also, you need to find out how they determine when a tire needs to be replaced (ie- when 2/32nds remain, less or more ???) By the time the dealer states they need replacing, you may not feel comfortable driving on tires that worn.

Also, ask about road hazard.

Little E

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I don't know about this deal? Does the dealer let you pick out the type of tires? ....not too thrilled with my stock tires.

MLIAISON

Sounds like a load of Bull**** to me lol

radicalrev

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be careful of what the "Tires for Life" means, does it only cover wear and tear, such as bubbles from hitting potholes or nails? Or only manufacturer defects or both??

spartanz

Thanks for trying to help me out guys. Basically they tell me that the coverage does not include any punctures that results from any accidents. Only wear and tear. And yes, all servicing must be done at their dealership.

Right now, I have a used car. But the treads still look pretty good. So I'm not sure how long I would go before I need to get a new set of tires.

radicalrev

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lol...i say skip it...not worth it...as i see that you live in CA...my stock was going good so far, until i hit a pothole and a friggin bubble pops out...and there goes the tire...

spartanz

Haha, yea, I'm in the bay area. A friend of mine told me that he had to change the tires of his EVO and Z4 a couple of times due to potholes and nails!

radicalrev

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yep...and the dealership will not cover road hazard...try to go to America's Tire or Discount Tire centers around your location to get their Road Hazard Warranty...some allows you to buy their warranty even if you don't purchase tires from them and especially if urs is stock...i think its like $22 each tires...

spartanz

The dealership is telling me that hazard warranty is an additional $350 for 5 years!

Tajman82

I have a "TIRE REPLACEMENT" plan. It's pretty good to have. We've had it on all of my cars for the past 4 cars and never had to pay for a tire replacement. Tire plan cost about $550-700 depending on each car and we replaced around 8 tires atleast all 20''+. But it's up to you, i'd get it.

is4fsr

Read the fine print. All scheduled maintenance done at that dealership only to get that deal. If you happen to go to a different dealership for scheduled maintenance, you void the contract. To top it off dealership scheduled maintenance is very expensive.

shinbrianj

im guessing you have dunlops on urs now, but when they replace it they'll probably give you the turanza's (which are stock for the 18"s right now) and i personally dont like that tire.

i3urton

what you should do is sell ur tires for 400 dollars + club lexus members old wheels and get some new ones.... lol basically take our old tires in and get new ones.. get your money worth...