There's a dealership in Santa Monica that does this, but don't get too excited. They charge 2x-3x the cost of those aftermarket parts. When I was shopping for cars there, they had aftermarket wheels on their cars where they were asking $20K on top of MSRP for cheap no-name brand wheels. Another car had the factory wheels painted black and they charged $5k for the black paint. Another example is it had the windows tinted, charged $2k for that...non ceramic.

 

Yea a lot of dealers do it in la. Just another way to make more profit.

I watched a video on YouTube about how dealers add those annoying flashing 3rd brake lights. They cost like $10 but they'll charge the customer $300.

 

Just curious, were these items added to the window sticker and if yes can you show us what the break down was?

 

I finally read the letter of what this recall is really about, jeesh I now know the reason they stopped sale of any car with this recall.
From Lexus:
The involved vehicles are equipped with run-flat tires that were assembled to the wheels improperly. There is a possibility that a crack could develop on the sidewall reinforcement layer of the tires. Under certain driving conditions, portions of the tire tread layer could separate, causing a reduction of vehicle stability and increasing the risk of a crash.

 

but what about those who have these improperly mounted tries??? My car is on the recall... and My dealer still haven’t got any fix for the past month...

should i I keep driving my car????

 

That is the same recall. That is the full explanation of what they mean by the improper mounting. I called Lexus Corp and they stated if you feel unsafe get in touch with your dealership for a loaner. I don't at moment as I can drive another car, I would suggest you contact your dealership and see if they can work with you.

 

So i just got an update that on the 8th, they can finally order the replacement tires....so once they arrive they can start mounting them. So i guess a little bit more of a wait

 

Is there anyway to check if my car is on the recall list?the website above does not cover international cars and i am in the middle east

 

being told the tires are on back order.

 

I picked up my car on Saturday.. Its amazing and i love it

 

You mind snapping a pic of the tires they replaced them with, I'm curious what they replaced them with.

 

Dealer have my car since last Friday, still don’t have an ETA on the tire and won’t let me get my car back because “ tire problem is dangerous”.

 

That is a shame. Blessed I have aftermarket wheels. I wonder if they'll just let you buy your own tires and reimburse you?

 

here you go.

This is the one they installed on mine.

 

Was really hoping for another brand, how silly of me to think that. Thanks!