JBrady

I bought my 99 LS400 as CPO with 46,500mi and now have 58,500. The dealer had just installed 2 brand new Bridgestone RE33s and the other 2 were fresh. 6,000 miles later I had 2 replace 2 tires!!! I thought, well, they must not have been as "fresh" as I remembered. Now, 6,000 miles later I decide to do a rotation. Well, I had noticed some wear on the outside edge of the front tire but being pretty new and not pulling I just thought my spirited driving was causing this wear. Now, I don't usually push in the corners but such is life. Anyway, when I pulled off the passenger tire it was TWICE as bad with a straight beveled edge leaving most of the tread fresh on the inside going to nearly worn to replacement on the outside :eek: This is a straight line wear and is OBVIOUSLY an alignment problem.

Now, when I first got the car I noticed the wheel being off center. My new service manager said that his "team" hadn't had the car yet and they would set it up right. The car showed an alignment as part of make ready to sell but with the steering wheel problem I asked for another alignment and got it. So, the dealer has had the car aligned 2 times and I have essentially worn out 2 sets of touring tires in 12,000 miles :eek: I typically get GREAT mileage on both tires and brakes due to my smooth driving style. Needless to say, I expect the dealer to buy me 2 tires AND get this car aligned properly.

This also explains an embarrasing situation where a buddy was following me back from Galveston in the rain and I felt several hydroplaning instances. When I ask him he said not ONE in his 97 Infiniti Q45. I was giving it to the Qs slightly sportier ride but that didn't make me happy. NOW, with an obvious alignment issue I feel differently. I am hoping for a more stable car in slick weather and REASONABLE tire wear. BTW, I put 40,000 on my 96 and only bought tires ONCE.

LOTC

you might get more help in the wheel and tire forum.