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Premature wear tire shoulder - Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus

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Old 11-10-13, 11:38 AM
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cool; thanks for the review; I do notice the steering wheel seems little loose when going over bumps ... did you notice difference in comfort or increase vibration on the steering wheels or car after the install?

Did you get it install in a shop or dealer? How long did it take, and how much did they charge? I'll probably do it in my next oil change ...
Old 11-14-13, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by panda327
I got the figs bushing installed. Steering feels alot more stable and tight now. On uneven roads, my steering wheel would jump all over the place, especially braking. Now, the steering and the car tracks straight as a needle. I have alot more confidence in the car now.

I will write a longer review on the Figs front LCA bushing as I put more mileage on the car. So far, I think it is a worthy upgrade. Though, it is an expensive one.
This is consistent with what I found. You will enjoy taking turns much better too.
Old 11-14-13, 10:42 PM
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I am on my THIRD set of these tires on my 2010 IS 250 AWD (I have 90k on it.)

I got 39k out of the first set and 37k out of the second set.

No issues whatsoever.

I have the 18" G-Star wheels, too.
Old 11-15-13, 12:10 PM
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What tires do you use?
Old 11-15-13, 06:05 PM
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355F1 did you do any mods or thats all stock & the type of tires would help...lol
Old 11-16-13, 11:32 PM
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I had a local shop quote me a $500 fix. They said they would install offset ball joints, Which could adjust the camber up to +/-1 degree. That included parts, labor and alignment. I havent pulled the trigger yet, But I'm going to here very soon. Im running Bridgestone reO50's run flats at almost $300 a tire, thats a cheap fix. I average 15k out of the fronts and about 28k from the rears. If anybody knows about or has done this,please chime in.
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Why wouldn't you try the bushings that's in the links a page back? There seems to be good feedback for the parts on tire wear.
Old 11-17-13, 01:32 PM
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never had inner tire wear on my car on all my my tires, only have done 2 alignments in 55k miles
Old 11-17-13, 03:31 PM
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bad Lexus design.
Old 11-17-13, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by nosurprise
Why wouldn't you try the bushings that's in the links a page back? There seems to be good feedback for the parts on tire wear.
I will look into that, Thanks.
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Originally Posted by nosurprise
What tires do you use?
The ones in the thread title.....? Michelin PS A/S+

Originally Posted by Pivo154
355F1 did you do any mods or thats all stock & the type of tires would help...lol
NO mods, AWD, but I did upgrade from the stock 17" OEM rims to the Lexus 18" G-Stars.

The PS A/S+ are the only tire that comes in an 18" size that has a solid warranty--40,000 miles, to be exact.
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Old 11-19-13, 08:44 PM
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I have the same problem. I though its the way i drive or because its lowered. I guess this is common in these tires. These tires r not cheap too.
Old 11-19-13, 09:14 PM
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is the poly bushing kit the resolution to this?
can more than one person confirm this?
Old 11-22-13, 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by irocnroll
is the poly bushing kit the resolution to this?
can more than one person confirm this?
*bump*

I am waiting to hear more feedback as well. I just noticed my drivers side bushing has a few cracks in it at 75K miles... I might give these a try but it's hard shelling out $200+ for only 2 bushings.
Old 12-05-13, 08:39 PM
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Is it bc we are lowered that the issues are happening? Getting 40k doesnt sound possible...
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