Replacing Tires AGAIN!!!
I don't think the toe is out of spec... it is within factory specs because we are driving in a Sport Sedan. There is a bit of toe and camber to help corner faster and handling.
As other suggested, take it to a good alignment shop and ask them to align everything to neutral.
As other suggested, take it to a good alignment shop and ask them to align everything to neutral.
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Could be also geometry issues and needs to be corrected at an experienced alignment shop.
I had my vehicle aligned after I gotten my car because I did not trust the factory alignment. After I had it done, I was right, the alignment was off - both toe and camber were corrected.
I had my vehicle aligned after I gotten my car because I did not trust the factory alignment. After I had it done, I was right, the alignment was off - both toe and camber were corrected.
You can get much better prices on better tires if you shop around. $238 is just ridiculous for tires. Especially if your expecting to get only 15-20k out of them. I would make sure you get an alignment done as others have stated too though.
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Well I still purchased from Lexus , The Bridgstone Potenzas RE050 225/40/18 (Fronts) $238 a pop. I did call a couple of shops and one couldn't get them in till Friday...(Not good) and the other place discount tire had them in but were only $20 less...as far as pricing , Ive looked online and don't see much a good deal for the same tire size..But what i did see was Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus $236 a tires but the mileage was pretty good 45k!!! Treadwear:500 , where the Bridgestones are Treadwear:140 Can anyone vouch for this Michelin's going that long.?
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Do NOT buy tires from the dealer. Check out discounttire or tirerack for replacement tires. Discount Tire probably has a store near you and you can order online and have them installed at the nearest store.
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Well I still purchased from Lexus , The Bridgstone Potenzas RE050 225/40/18 (Fronts) $238 a pop. I did call a couple of shops and one couldn't get them in till Friday...(Not good) and the other place discount tire had them in but were only $20 less...as far as pricing , Ive looked online and don't see much a good deal for the same tire size..But what i did see was Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus $236 a tires but the mileage was pretty good 45k!!! Treadwear:500 , where the Bridgestones are Treadwear:140 Can anyone vouch for this Michelin's going that long.?
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I bought my IS250 brand new at the end of 06 its a 07 model. I replaced the original 4 tires when I hit 35k, now im at 55k and my two fronts are so worn out that my passenger tire has shredded the inner wall...FYI I have the Bridgestone Potenzas 225/40/18. Does this sound normal, or is there a different brand that gets more miles but still the same tire dimensions should be getting on Monday when i go to replace these.