LR3 Tirewear Lawsuit - Land Rovers Only

TerryS · 01-15-2007, 04:29 AM

http://www.landroverclassaction.com/

I am not particularly fond of Lawyers, but I hate it when a manufacturer tries to shift some of the blame for their mistakes onto the consumer.

Funrover · 01-15-2007, 06:43 AM

Help me out here..... does that mean it you go off-road or hit less than perfect roads you will kill the tires? I know 4-wheeling wears out tires faster..but how fast are Lr3 loseing tires?

sideview · 01-15-2007, 10:14 AM

I've read stories of wearing down from around 7500 to 15K. The Good Years were pretty worn (evenly though) when I got mine with 13K. There were also Michellin papers in the glove box so not sure if those were on before. I know it's the bush settling thing, but personnaly I feel the stock tire choices are not great for this weight of vehicle & that plays a factor (but what do I know lol).

I don't get the law suit though. LR fixes it & replaces tires for free.

nwoods · 01-15-2007, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sideview

I don't get the law suit though. LR fixes it & replaces tires for free.

No, they don't. Some dealers do, but LR does not. And they prorate them. If your tires wear out after 12,000 miles, you are SOL. And if they are worn out at 12,000, well, hey, that's a real problem in my book!

It is ridiculous to expect to buy a new set of tires EVERY YEAR, but then, that's why they are called GOODforoneYEAR tires.

The problem is not strictly tire wear either, it's off camber tire wear (inside edge wear, cupping, etc... All classic signs of bad alignment, cause by...the bad bushings that are wearing prematurely.

It's weird. LR has done a really great job patching and fixing all the little nits that popped up on the early models, but why they let this one get to where it is just makes no sense.

sideview · 01-16-2007, 07:35 AM

Hmmm I thought that was the purpose of a manufacturer's service bulletin. I haven't seen the text for this one - 12000 miles is insane

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Nate, how well have your Nitto's held up? Would you recommend having alignment checked with each service (especially when using offroad)?

nwoods · 01-16-2007, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by sideview

Hmmm I thought that was the purpose of a manufacturer's service bulletin. I haven't seen the text for this one - 12000 miles is insane

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Nate, how well have your Nitto's held up? Would you recommend having alignment checked with each service (especially when using offroad)?

The Nitto's are good. 22,000 miles and only about 20% tread wear. I expect 40k out of these. Around here, JustTires and Big-O-Tires will do a four wheel alignment on a computer controlled rack for about $45. Cheap insurance. The dealer won't do it unless your tires demonstrate uneven wear.

sideview · 01-17-2007, 07:14 PM

Hey, went for my 15K service today & asked for an alignment check because I was concerned with new tires fitted and they did it no questions! Maybe it helps to wear a skirt LOL.

Funrover · 01-17-2007, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sideview

Hey, went for my 15K service today & asked for an alignment check because I was concerned with new tires fitted and they did it no questions! Maybe it helps to wear a skirt LOL.

it didn't for me..LMAO!!!

nwoods · 01-17-2007, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Funrover

it didn't for me..LMAO!!!

Eeewwww! Time to poke out my minds' eye!

sideview · 01-18-2007, 07:58 AM

Psst, try shaving your legs next time

Rovin4life · 01-19-2007, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by sideview

Hey, went for my 15K service today & asked for an alignment check because I was concerned with new tires fitted and they did it no questions! Maybe it helps to wear a skirt LOL.

trust me we dont have a problem aligning a vehicle with new tires what soever.

it helps us down the road from hearing you complain about losing the tires.

its cheap insurance.

but when they are original its a different story.

theres hoops to jump thru.

mouser830 · 03-10-2007, 04:58 AM

I just ordered a new set of Avon tech ST's I will let you know how they roll. I have a set of Wrangler HP 18" OEM if anyone wants them. seattle WA USA, 10k miles

Mouser830

PEXMO · 04-25-2007, 08:58 AM

I just went in for my first service on my 06 LR3 w/ 19in rims and goodyears. They did an alignment because they saw some feathering. When I got it back there was a high frequency vibe coming through the steering wheel at freeway speeds. I took it back and they told me that it was caused by the tires cupping and that now it was properly aligned and balanced and it should wear away the vibe. Is that for real? I don't think it is anything dangerous but it is a little annoying.

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TerryS Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bloomfield, CT If I died today, I lived there all my life. Posts: 2,235 Gallery: 0	LR3 Tirewear Lawsuit http://www.landroverclassaction.com/ I am not particularly fond of Lawyers, but I hate it when a manufacturer tries to shift some of the blame for their mistakes onto the consumer.

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sideview Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,761 Gallery: 0	I've read stories of wearing down from around 7500 to 15K. The Good Years were pretty worn (evenly though) when I got mine with 13K. There were also Michellin papers in the glove box so not sure if those were on before. I know it's the bush settling thing, but personnaly I feel the stock tire choices are not great for this weight of vehicle & that plays a factor (but what do I know lol). I don't get the law suit though. LR fixes it & replaces tires for free. __________________ Xtrememarine = DANIEL CARRADINI = Sex Offender: http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/off...personId=36635

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sideview Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,761 Gallery: 0	Hmmm I thought that was the purpose of a manufacturer's service bulletin. I haven't seen the text for this one - 12000 miles is insane . Nate, how well have your Nitto's held up? Would you recommend having alignment checked with each service (especially when using offroad)? __________________ Xtrememarine = DANIEL CARRADINI = Sex Offender: http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/off...personId=36635

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sideview Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,761 Gallery: 0	Hey, went for my 15K service today & asked for an alignment check because I was concerned with new tires fitted and they did it no questions! Maybe it helps to wear a skirt LOL. __________________ Xtrememarine = DANIEL CARRADINI = Sex Offender: http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/off...personId=36635

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mouser830 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 6 Gallery: 0	Avons I just ordered a new set of Avon tech ST's I will let you know how they roll. I have a set of Wrangler HP 18" OEM if anyone wants them. seattle WA USA, 10k miles Mouser830

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PEXMO Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 5 Gallery: 0	I just went in for my first service on my 06 LR3 w/ 19in rims and goodyears. They did an alignment because they saw some feathering. When I got it back there was a high frequency vibe coming through the steering wheel at freeway speeds. I took it back and they told me that it was caused by the tires cupping and that now it was properly aligned and balanced and it should wear away the vibe. Is that for real? I don't think it is anything dangerous but it is a little annoying.

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