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#8 of 17 Re: 07 rio 1.5 crdt- excessive tyre wear [kmuircroft] by boughtrio5 Sep 21, 2008 (6:36 am)
Replying to: kmuircroft (Sep 15, 2008 1:42 pm) My first suggestion is to: learn how to spell tires. Get a lesson in proper english. Take a typing lesson or two. and put better tires on it. Glad I could be of help... Replies to this message: hatchbackqueen (Sep 21, 2008 12:10 pm)
#9 of 17 Re: 07 rio 1.5 crdt- excessive tyre wear [boughtrio5] by hatchbackqueen Sep 21, 2008 (12:10 pm)
Replying to: boughtrio5 (Sep 21, 2008 6:36 am) Three things. First, kmuircroft, as I recall, "proper English" comprised a considerable body of fine literature when the "natives" of the United States were still speaking a variety of endogenous languages such as Zuni, Iroquois, Navajo, Hopi, etc., etc., and in "proper English" the American word "tire" is indeed spelled "tyre". Second, when joining this forum I was, not required to provide my geographic or ethnic background and suspect that racism, ethnocentrism or simple snobbery with regard to language use are unwelcome and rarely acceptable behavior on forums, e-lists or other online community formats (not that they don't exist). Third, I joined this forum specifically in the hope of receiving guidance and suggestions from other Kia others encountering challenges or having questions. Nothing in your post provided anything of value and I suspect that if this is the style of this particular forum it will be worthless for its declared purpose since people rarely return to risk being "flamed" for no good reason when they post a question in good faith with the expectation of suggestions and guidance.   As far as the rapid tire (I spell it this way because I am living in the U.S. If I were living in the U.K. I would spell it "tyre") wear, you might want to consult with the Better Business Bureau and/or the tire manufacturer. The wear does seem excessive. I don't know that I wouldn't replace the tires and hang on to the receipts in order to continue to drive the car, but I would keep pushing for reimbursement. Oh, and on the slim chance that you paid for the car with a credit card you might want to try pursuing reimbursement through the credit card company.   Good luck with that, and don't give up until you can say you gave it your best shot and tried every avenue.
#10 of 17 by boughtrio5 Sep 21, 2008 (7:44 pm)
To put things in perspective, I wrote that to find out if anyone actually read any of these questions, comments, as they rarely get answered. It took my responding to get your attention, right? And we are not natives. We are Americans, speaking english. And tire is spelled t i r e. Racism has nothing to do with the post. I encounter stupid people all day long, and frankly, get tired, (no pun intended, maybe) of people making the english language their final effort to push it out of this country. Just the way the 14% get their way in religion in this country. If you cannot spell correctly, use the spell check. If you cannot make a complete understandable sentence, or paragraph, try to take an english lesson. I am not looking to degrade anyone for what they are ignorant of, but if you are going to post on a forum, post it so everyone can read it, and understand it. Next time, just answer the question without the guilt trip. Duh, did ja udrstnd dat??? Replies to this message: kmuircroft (Sep 22, 2008 2:55 am) boughtrio5 (Sep 22, 2008 6:39 am) kmuircroft (Sep 22, 2008 12:32 pm) caliberchic (Sep 23, 2008 8:17 am)
#11 of 17 Re: Tire Wear [hatchielover] by kmuircroft Sep 22, 2008 (2:44 am)
Replying to: hatchielover (Jun 25, 2007 8:16 am) My 2007 Rio has exactly the same problem.Exactly the same wear and I was given the same brushoff by the dealer. I have an independent garage monitoring it now but have kept all the receipts for my attempts at diagnosis and fully intend to continue to pursue them for reimbursement. I live in the Uk and so far it has cost me £150.
#12 of 17 Re: [boughtrio5] by kmuircroft Sep 22, 2008 (2:55 am)
Replying to: boughtrio5 (Sep 21, 2008 7:44 pm) Firstly I am writing from UK (Scotland) where we spell tyres with a y. Secondly I am only looking for some assistance regarding the problem with my vehicle and would request that if you cannot assist then please do not bother to reply. I do not wish to be drawn into whatever problems you may have regarding race or any other issue. I am an educated person and if I did need to use a spell check it would not have an issue with my spelling. To my mind and that of others who are reading this I'm sure, there is indeed someone here stupid and ignorant but it is not me. My appologies to everyone else who kindly replied constructively and to whom this remark does not apply. Replies to this message: boughtrio5 (Sep 22, 2008 6:39 am) kmuircroft (Sep 22, 2008 12:32 pm) caliberchic (Sep 23, 2008 8:17 am)
#13 of 17 Re: [kmuircroft] by boughtrio5 Sep 22, 2008 (6:39 am)
Replying to: kmuircroft (Sep 22, 2008 2:55 am) It is really hard to believe you wrote this message without some help. How come your message of before looked like a three year old wrote it? I guess I was looking for a chat room, not solutions to problems of tares. But speaking of that, where do you put the a y in tires??? Replies to this message: kmuircroft (Sep 22, 2008 12:32 pm) caliberchic (Sep 23, 2008 8:17 am)
#14 of 17 Re: [boughtrio5] by kmuircroft Sep 22, 2008 (12:32 pm)
Replying to: boughtrio5 (Sep 22, 2008 6:39 am) Look , all I was looking for was some help with my rio. I did not come on here to be insulted. OK you win you do have more serious issues. It is obviously you who need help and not me therefore I will leave you to it .   GET A LIFE.
#15 of 17 jerk by rioowner1 Sep 22, 2008 (3:49 pm)
Man, what a real jerk. My 08' hasn't had any problems with the wheels or the tires. Of course, I have only 13k on it too. Does that mean that I am looking to have trouble, or is it because it is an older model you have? Just wandering. My tires are real small like, I mean, a little bigger than a scooters wheels. I guess I need to check the weight of the car to see if that is a problem with tires that are small. Bigger tires would seem to run better, if they can be put on this car. I don't have a clue.
#16 of 17 Re: [boughtrio5] by caliberchic Sep 23, 2008 (8:17 am)
Replying to: boughtrio5 (Sep 22, 2008 6:39 am) Please stay on topic, this is a forum to ask questions about Tires/Wheels not to discuss grammar and spelling pet peeves.
#17 of 17 rear wheel bearings by lilmama3 Oct 18, 2008 (4:05 pm)
I own a 2002 Kia Rio. Now that the warranty has went out, I have experienced several problems. In 2006, I had the rear wheel bearings replaced. Just 2 yrs later, I have to now replace them again. The service guy said that they have been having trouble with the bearings and they were replacing them every 40,000 miles. But I only have about 75,000 miles on my car now and I think they should have lasted longer than it has. Bearings aren't my only problem. My driver side door will not open now even with the key. Can't open it from the inside or the outside. I was able to open the door panel alittle and there is no way to get to the anything. I really need some advice..otherwise this car has been nothing but trouble and I will have to assume that you get what you pay for.

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