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Inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest of tire

SmoothNerd64Community StarterMay 13, 20262022 Lexus GX 460Sacramento
2022 Lexus GX 460, about 37,000 miles. Front tires look fine from the outside but the inner shoulders are nearly done. Car is lowered a little. I'd rather fix the alignment than just keep buying tires—what measurements should I ask the shop for besides toe? I'm in Sacramento. Trying to diagnose before I book a shop.
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OldSchoolDetailer28Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 13, 2026permalink
Treat this like a math problem, not a vibe. Call your insurer in Sacramento before you fall in love with the 2022 Lexus GX. I'd rather lose the car than buy a foggy deal. Take it or leave it — that's what I'd do. Going to re-read the worksheet tonight.
OldSchoolDetailer28Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 14, 2026permalink
I would not stare at the monthly. In Sacramento, insurance quotes flipped a 2022 Lexus GX comparison for me more than the sale price did. That's the part that actually changes the decision. This is from a 2022 Lexus GX in Sacramento with 37,000 miles. Not gospel, but it saved me a headache. If the title is messy I'm out, full stop.
ShiftBuilderCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMay 14, 2026permalink
Get the messy numbers in writing first. Ask for out-the-door on the 2022 Lexus GX with fees, add-ons, and rate on separate lines. If they balk, that's your answer. On “inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Happy to compare notes if your setup is different. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
ShiftBuilderCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMay 14, 2026permalink
Hard-won lesson from my last deal: Ask for out-the-door on the 2022 Lexus GX with fees, add-ons, and rate on separate lines. Do that before you talk monthly again. On “inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2022 Lexus GX in Sacramento with 37,000 miles. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. This is the filter I use when the thread starts repeating itself. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
EVMiles31Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 15, 2026permalink
I'd push back a little: In Sacramento, insurance quotes flipped a 2022 Lexus GX comparison for me more than the sale price did. Screenshot the worksheet if you can. Just my two cents from doing this recently. Your commute and mine probably aren't the same, but the test still applies. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
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