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Old 12-04-15, 08:22 AM
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I took my car this morning to discount and they say they cant fix it!!!!! Good way to start the day
car only has 9000 miles on it.
Old 12-04-15, 08:42 AM
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is it too big to plug? doesn't look anywhere near the side wall.
Old 12-04-15, 09:22 AM
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Looks like a rock. Spray it with soapy water and check if it's leaking. I had the same thing. Pulled out the rock and no leaks, but had a 1/4 inch of rubber gone.
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Yep and automakers are all very adamant about not covering the tires.

"If you have problems with your tires, here is the manufacturer's brochure, please call them"

Everything else in the car is under warranty...just not the tires. Sorry man.
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Originally Posted by isekii
is it too big to plug? doesn't look anywhere near the side wall.
yeah they said it was to big to plug sucks
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Originally Posted by jtrue28
Yep and automakers are all very adamant about not covering the tires.

"If you have problems with your tires, here is the manufacturer's brochure, please call them"

Everything else in the car is under warranty...just not the tires. Sorry man.
thanks for the info
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I mean what are you wanting from us? Sympathy? Your tire has a hole...get it fixed.

Prayers sent.
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Originally Posted by jtrue28
I mean what are you wanting from us? Sympathy? Your tire has a hole...get it fixed.

Prayers sent.
LOL no sympathy just taling about but thanks
Old 12-04-15, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by jtrue28
I mean what are you wanting from us? Sympathy? Your tire has a hole...get it fixed.

Prayers sent.
I concur, but hope you can also break your endless cycle of Lexus ownership, lol.

...time to have a fling...

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Go to Sams'c club and they'll remove the tire and patch it for free.
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That sucks! Sorry that happened to you.

If you bought the Platinum Plus Tire and Wheel Package, this kind of occurrence would've been covered for 5 years. If too big to repair, they will replace the tire for free; I've also been told that they don't like repairing due to "safety hazard" so they'll probably just replace the tire. Includes other services like wheel repair, windshield repair, dent removal, etc. I cost around $800+, but seems worth it. You also get refund of unused portion if you leased the car. Next time...
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so it was a peace of reflector that is on the road that went in to my tire! Got a new tire today so its all good 325 dollars later
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Originally Posted by razek
so it was a peace of reflector that is on the road that went in to my tire! Got a new tire today so its all good 325 dollars later
Ouch...that sucks man
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i would have put 2 plugs in it, and called it a day
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Originally Posted by 96SC4
i would have put 2 plugs in it, and called it a day
that's a safety issue no tech will do that
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