Sol?
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Sol?
i picked up my L on 2.15.02. had a flat on 3.1.02. don't know if flat was caused by puncture wound or defect in tire. i could not find anything on tire other than it was worn down on the sides because i drove on it a while not knowing it was fully flat.
anyway, i'm supposed to go in tomorrow and let goodyear replace. can i get out of the $300 replacement tire via goodyear policy or some other BS i can make up. 300 bucks, there goes my snuglid! any recourse here?
thanks.
anyway, i'm supposed to go in tomorrow and let goodyear replace. can i get out of the $300 replacement tire via goodyear policy or some other BS i can make up. 300 bucks, there goes my snuglid! any recourse here?
thanks.
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Also, goodyear will usually split the cost of the tire with you(if it's under 5000 miles) I had the same problem, I called discount tire and they said goodyear would pick up 50% of the tire. I luckly had purchased insurance on my tires and wheels from the dealer, so i had no out of pocket expenses(other than the cost of the policy)
Good luck man, hope that helps!!
Qball
Good luck man, hope that helps!!
Qball
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Originally posted by qball2439
Also, goodyear will usually split the cost of the tire with you(if it's under 5000 miles) I had the same problem, I called discount tire and they said goodyear would pick up 50% of the tire. I luckly had purchased insurance on my tires and wheels from the dealer, so i had no out of pocket expenses(other than the cost of the policy)
Good luck man, hope that helps!!
Qball
Also, goodyear will usually split the cost of the tire with you(if it's under 5000 miles) I had the same problem, I called discount tire and they said goodyear would pick up 50% of the tire. I luckly had purchased insurance on my tires and wheels from the dealer, so i had no out of pocket expenses(other than the cost of the policy)
Good luck man, hope that helps!!
Qball
i should have done that but hindsight is a kick in the a$$. so, goodyear might cover 50% no matter what shape the tire is in?
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DO NOT pay $300 for a Tire! All it takes is a few phone calls to 3-4 local tire places. Ask them if they price match. I just blew out my right rear Tire about 2 weeks ago and needed a tire BAD (day before Track opened) Luckily there are 4 Tire stores lined in a row, about 3 miles from my house (NTB, Mr. Tire, Gemini Goodyear, and "Just Tires"). I stopped by each and every one of them...and they all wanted $285-305 per tire (no price match policy). The last place I went (Mr. Tire) agreed to price match TireRack.com . Fortunately they had the tire in their warehouse across town....an hour later I had a brand new Eage F1 tire on my truck for $202 out the door (disposal, mount/balance, tax etc). All it takes is diligence and patience, and you can find a good deal. Then if you can get Goodyear to split the cost with you....that's even more $$ in your pocket.
If you have a "Discount Tire" near your house, I'd go there first. They have awesome customer service, and will price match with no questions asked.
If you have a "Discount Tire" near your house, I'd go there first. They have awesome customer service, and will price match with no questions asked.
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i live in birmingham, al. the closest Discount Tire is 130 away. the closet Mr. Tire is in Tenn/Miss. not really worth it to me to save 100 bucks. but thanks anyway. any more ideas out there???thanks.