Jimmyz

I just got off the phone with my dealer. They told me the problem is abundant and that the "new" TL's arriving NOW off trucks are coming with a different tire. I'm having mine replaced next Monday "NO CHARGE".

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'04 TL Anthracite / Ebony / A5

Jim

gregory28

What's the replacement?

Jimmyz

Michelin Pilot Sport

rets

Those are the summer tires?

Not "Michelin Pilot Sport A/S"?

I should call my dealer to ask soon...

acur8ly

iTrader: (1)

Glad to hear the rest of you guys can now get your tires replaced.

rets

I remember you're the first one telling us to have Michelin Pilot Sport A/S a month ago, right? Did you dealer get tons of calls after you posted the news?

6spdzoomzoom

Is there going to be a service bulletin? Or is this just something your dealer is doing for you? I have been working this problem for a month with my Service Manager and he has no info.

need4spd

I feel my chain getting pulled on this, hope I am wrong.

Jimmyz

Don't know any more than "Michelin Pilot Sport". I'll let you know after I get them. No TSB that I'm aware of. I just told them they were terrible and he JUSt found out they can replace them.

rets

Bad to me. I just called to ACS and my dealer, they told me no tires update, and still EL42s in new cars....

jimthegreek

They are not getting replaced with Michelin Pilot Sports.. you can upgrade to the pilot sports if you like, but they are replacing them with some other tires.. Just got off the phone with a friend that works for a local Acura Dealer..

Jimmyz

Whatever. They told me what I wrote: "Michelin Pilot Sport", I even called to confirm, the service manager said the "Michelin Pilot Sports" will be there Friday for my Monday appointment.

need4spd

I also called Acura Customer Service, they said they had no idea of any changes to the tires.

jimthegreek

The dealer is probably taking the hit to make you happy... I know everyone in service at my acura dealer and even the service manager stated they do it only to please the customer....

Its not a Acura warranty or exchange program.....

its up to teh dealer whether they want to do it for you...
so KMA

The dealer probably justs wants to get rid of you.. so they decided to do it for you...

acur8ly

iTrader: (1)

I dont know if they did or not. My service advisor hasn't mentioned it at all.

acuraddict

Jim, would you please provide us with some more details? This is a pretty bold statement. Who told you this? At which dealer? This guy is telling you that TLs are coming into his location with new tires?

Come on Jimmy, you can't just post this kind of comment on here without substantiating it.

We're all waiting.........

Jimmyz

Hey jimthedouche, did I ever say it was an "Acura warranty or exchange program"? NO!! GFYAH!! Why don' you troll someone elses thread! :thefinger

acuraddict

I just called my service manager to let him know about this "rumour" so he can see if he can substantiate it. I hope you're right, Jimmy. If not, then this thread is just a waste of our time. We shall see.

jimthegreek

:rocketwho

I am simply stating the facts.. you got the dealership to swap the tires for you.. Woohoo... but dont make it seem like everyone on here is gonna be able to get it, because they're not.. The dealership/service department just wants to make you happy with your purchase and keep you as a customer, so they feed you some bull****... and ordered some tires for you... thats pretty much it.. the new TL's are not coming with new tires.. they are still shipping with the same pieces of **** that were on them when teh first TL's hit the showrooms. The only way your gonna get better tires is if you replace them yourselves or upgrade to A-spec wheels or aftermarket wheels.... thats all im saying :thefinger: back at you
but congrats none the less for getting them to replace them for you..

ramilford

Can anybody get the story straight here? THIS WOULD BE BIG NEWS if it were only true.

Jimmyz

Why? The point of me starting this was to share the possibilities. Even if it's one at a time it's better than just internet beeeaaattttccchhing on this forum. Like I told jimthedouche,:chainsaw: I never said it was a "warranty or exchange program" (nor did the dealer). I only shared what the dealer told me. Take it for what it's worth...I see this as a step in the right direction.

neuronbob

Waitaminute. Instead of fighting, we need to be working together. Jimmy, just verify the info when you get your car on Friday. Everybody else, maybe Customer Care hasn't a clue yet. And acuraddict and his dealer have been a source of info in the past, maybe he can verify the info.

If it's just a local dealer swap, then that's all it is and we can all go on in peace.

Z Factor

I agree, we should all be working for, not against each other. Our ownership and love of the TL is our common bond, regardless of any other differences.

Lets all keep

need4spd

Why can't we all just get along?:clown:

jimthegreek

i inputted my thoughts and he attacked me.. i never once called him out...

stlgasman

What is the tire issue?

Peters

Take it easy boys. We're interested north of the border too. Many calls have been made to ACS. Let's see what happens.

acuraddict

Now Jimmy, don't make us call your parents to tell them you are not allowed to play in our sand box anymore. If you made this up, and are just starting a rumour, admit it now and we'll all forget this whole episode ever happened.

Your dealer never actually told you this, did they?

Mav

Dr. Bob for President!

Jimmyz

That's what the service manager at Nalley Acura in Marietta, GA. told me. Moreover, he called me back to tell me this...and that there were serveral TL's they just received that had "new tires". I asked what the "new tires" were he said "Michelin Pilot Sports".

That being said, maybe he's too stupid to realize or know that some TL's come with these tires...your guess is a good as mine.

I regret even starting this tread. You guys are unbelievable.

jimthegreek

Well to the internet...

ramilford

So the cars are not coming off the trucks with "new tires." One guy got his changed by his dealer. Another FALSE ALARM.

Jimmyz

Can you phucking read? :banghead:

Jeez...

Peters

Are these the summer performance tires that come as a factory upgrade?

LGG

The spec sheet and the brochure both say the tire alternatives for TLs are Touranza or Potenze. The A-Spec quotes Yoks. So, where does it say any TLs come with any kind of Michelins???

partagas

Guys, I'll eat one of the damn things if they trade Michelin Pilot Sports for the EL42s. A set of Pilot Sport A/S at a tire dealer would top $1100. No Chance. I didn't choose them in my self paid upgrade because they were so expensive. Damn near the most expensive tire on the market. >$50 @ more than my F1s.

ramilford

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Jimmyz
[B]I just got off the phone with my dealer. They told me the problem is abundant and that the "new" TL's arriving NOW off trucks are coming with a different tire.

Not true. Another false rumour!!!!!!!!!!!!! You should be ashamed of yourself.

gbriank

ramilford:

did you call the dealer? i'd really like to know if these tires are coming from the factory with Michelins! it'll save me $$$ as I had worked a deal out with a tire shop to swap the tires!

rets

Cannot anyone give Jimmyz some time to figure it out?

I believe his dealer may work out their own deal to help thier customers, which is great for those buying cars out there.

Everyone should remember there was another member in Maryland ever enjoying this kind of tires replacement a month ago. The news of new Michelin tires was a shock to us at that time, right? His dealer did the great thing to their clients, too.

My dealer does provide 18" Continental tires in addition to orginal 18" tires from Bridgestone and Yoko. As long as dealers are willing to pay, no one can blame their customers who of course enjoy those great benefits. I believe he was just sharing his happiness with us.

Please make calls to ACS and your dealer. Perhaps, your dealer would come out with something new.

brahtw8

I brought my TL in for the 1500 mile service today, at 2000 miles.

I had a brief conversation about the tires with the head of the service department when I saw they were delivering a new TL today with the EL42s. He said they were becoming quite a headache with all of the complaints. He also said that the TLs would soon be getting different tires from the factory.

I have no details beyond the above.

I don't know if he is correct, but I can state with certainty that we had the conversation, and that I have every confidence in his integrity.

As an aside, my car was delivered with Blizzak LM22s ($800 value w/mounting) instead of the EL42s, but that was a special situation that has no application here.