10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #1

Jul 062001

ES 300

  • miles
Tire had a bubble on the sidewall after driving only 1500 miles. Bridgestone say's it's due to roadhazard. I don't recall hitting anything, but I can't rule it out. Bridgestone has never actually inspected the tire. Lexus replaced the tire at a cost of $285. The service manager at Lexus, mike jackson, said there is a risk you take from driving on "low profile" tires. I told him if I knew I would have to take a risk driving a $31,000 car I never would have purchased it. He recommended I purchase the smaller 16" wheels and tires, at an additional cost. (tiresize: 215/45zr17)

- Milford, CT, USA

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