Honolulu, HI
Follow up. Asked a shade tree mechanic friend about the need to replace all four tires. He suggested taking the flat tire to the corner gas station. I did. They looked at it and merely replaced the valve stem, for FREE! Over two years later, the same tire is still inflated and holding up its quarter of the vehicle. And I'm a loyal customer of the corner gas station. While I can change my own oil, filters, etc., I now take it to the corner gas station for all preventive and demand maintenance. Now why did the "experts" at LB tell me the tire was too old, it was leaking from cracks in the side, and I would have to replace all four tires or else it would damage the drive train and void the warranty? On a 2000 vehicle? Sounds like a canned sales pitch. Hmm? Pono? 'A'ole! Leai! From reading other reviews, seems they treat aunties/tutus/lo'omatua poorly. I didn't agree with his politics, but Lex Brodie ran a tight ship (shop). Too bad he sold out.