ssmoked

Just my luck... Good thing it's not on sidewall. Discount tire co. is taking care of it free for me

corradoMR2

That's too bad. Did you call Lexus Roadside Assistance or you were able to safely drive to the garage?

Raykwon02

I picked up a machine screw when I had 2,000 miles, plugged the tire and 14,500 miles later no issues. Don't sweat it too much, s%#t happens.

ssmoked

I was able to drive home. Knowticed it on dash right away when the tire pressure was 5psi less than the rest.
My question is if I did call Lexus roadside, what would they do? Add more air or pump that goo into the tire? Is the tire destroyed after the goo is pumped in?

Raykwon02

I've never used the roadside service, maybe someone else can clarify what they would do exactly. I would say that once we put that goo into the tire that would be the end of its life, along with the tpms.

keithS

Don't know about the tire, but I've heard that goo really does ruin the tpms.

equalme

I got a nail in my rear tire around 2000 miles...it was too close to the sidewall to repair per Lexus dealership and discount tire. $400 bucks out the pocket...

ssmoked

Are we even able to find a spare that would clear all brake caliper and disk? Is that why Lexus equipped with this lame goo? I took the package apart today, the whole setup is inefficient. The air pump would only work with the goo. It does not pump normal air.

ssmoked

That stinks. I quoted road hazard from discount tire for about 1/4 the cost of all 4 PSS. But the kicker is its on back order for 2 month so they will/can only replace with a compatible tire, in the case of side wall puncture. Then you would have to replace/match the other tire or else its going to be dangerous with miss matched tires per axle

ghoffner

I bought the wheel and tire package. Had a screw in my right rear and Lexus replaced the tire for free.

ssmoked

is the package good for any number sets of tires for certain years or just the oem that came with the car?
what other restrictions does it come with? deductible?

ghoffner

It covers all tire punctures by nail/screw. Lexus will replace the tire absolutely free of charge as long as there is a certain tread amount on it. Lexus will also repair any/all rim damage, even if it is my fault, for free. I think it was $1700 and covers my 3 year lease.

ssmoked

oh only for lease?

mjeds

same here, service found a nail in my left rear tire at my 5,000 mile service and just replaced the tire.


and no not just for lease. I purchased my RCF

TruPlaya26

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Got a license plate screw in my Driver/Front tire w/ 3,500 miles on it. No psi drop and I've been driving with it in the tire until I have time to go and get it patched/plugged.

Would you guys recommend patch or plug for long-term reliability. I drive rather fast quite often if that makes a difference lol.