Alloy Wheels

[gyesy]

Hi

I have an IS220D and bought her new in 2007. I have done 65,000 and have just found out that my front Alloy has deteriorated and I need to have a new one, this explains why I have gone through 3 new tyres!

I have spoken to Lexus and they say its not covered does anyone have any experience of this?

Thanks

Sarah

[steve2006]

Hello and welcome to the LOC.

Lexus alloy wheels are renowned for corrosion and have in the past been replaced under warranty but at 6 years old I would think this would not be covered however if you have a FLSH it wouldn't hurt to push your dealer a little.

The engine warranty has been extended on the 220d which I believe is now 7 years or 110,000 miles but that's a one off.

Probably your best bet would be to find a decent secondhand one on eBay.

What has actually happened to the wheel to wreck 3 tyres? The corrosion looks unsightly but doesn't normally cause tyre damage unless the rim seal is poor and the pressures haven't been checked regularly.

[normski2]

Indeed, I believe they have removed 'road wheels' from any extended warranty that is purchased now.

Well it was on the recent document I looked at.

Likewise, a tad puzzled how corrosion ruins tyres. Have you heavily curbed one or split it somehow? My son had a split/cracked alloy on an Astra Bertone that knackered two tyres before he or the tyre company realised what was going on.

[gyesy]

thanks for the reply guys, to be honest I think I have curbed it a few times!! I didn't know about the extended warranty on the engine when did that happen?

I love my car but at the moment I am not enjoying driving it!

Sarah

[steve2006]

The extended engine warranty was brought in because of problems with the head gasket on the 220d,it is well documented on this forum.

To qualify you need to have a FLSH and meet the criteria mentioned previously.

[gyesy]

Hiya

What is a FLSH?

[normski2]

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