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127 messages, Last post on Nov 28, 2008 at 3:26 PM
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Replying to: olliexls2007 (Jul 07, 2008 4:42 pm) Check around your rim - you will see a fine ridge on the tire - this is the centering aid. If that is not equal distance from the rim all around - that would be the starting point for any good tire guy. As for plugging these tires - I called nmy trusted tire shop - they will not plug tires anymore without also affixing a patch and they say they would never attempt to fix a damage that was close to the sidewall under any circumstances. It would become impossible to guarantee and would be difficult to balance. jmtbw
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Replying to: 20vcq (Jul 08, 2008 8:18 am) I looked  where the tires were made (Japan),,,I guess they must have a different standard for these very expensive tires than the U.S.A. I've only had tire problems 1 time before and that was approx. 8 yrs ago when I had 3 out of 4 Generals that were defective and traded up to Mics. Best choice ever back then. Thanks for your input. I will print out your message and show it to the rookie service guy. |
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Replying to: 20vcq (Jul 08, 2008 8:18 am) There's more at the TireRack: Tire Flatspotting
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Replying to: steve_ (Jul 08, 2008 6:12 pm) |
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Replying to: steve_ (Jul 08, 2008 6:12 pm) The THUMP only developed after approx 18500 miles AND only as I drove away from the dealer after nitrogen was put in the tires. So...it did sit w/low pressure for a while but no problem until "NITRO"..hummmmm.. any ideas? |
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Replying to: olliexls2007 (Jul 09, 2008 8:13 am) Try the Tires, tires, tires discussion too.
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Replying to: olliexls2007 (Jul 09, 2008 8:13 am)
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Replying to: olliexls2007 (Jul 09, 2008 8:13 am) I've found over the years I've not done very well on Goodyear OEM stock tires. Seems when they get a number of miles on them they begin to make "whup whup" sounds. I had 2 Dodges (Dakota and Durango) that came with Wranglers as the OEM tires. When the miles piled on, but long before the tread wore out, we got vibrations that were very annoying. I consulted the Tirerack surveys and saw the Goodyears ranked as crap and went for the very high ranking Michelins . Both vehicles have had the Michelins and SEARS by Michelin equivalent tires when it came time for replacement since(in both variations of tread aggression) and we really got what we paid for with mileage, snow traction and quietness. You say the sidewall has been punctured. I think I'd chalk it up as an opportunity to negotiate with Goodyear for credit for better ranked tires (as shown on TireRack surveys). The Tripletread having a good rating for example for a Goodyear tire) or go to another brand. (The Goodyear LS has a pretty poor ranking when you consult the TireRack survey). I don't know if the belts shift or what the technical reason is, but I'd be thinking of moving forward to something better (As you drive on quieter, but better traction rubber you will wonder why you waited so long to move on to a better tire) |
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Replying to: steve_ (Jul 09, 2008 8:46 am) I looked the rim,etc and all seem to be seated properly. Big day is Friday for them to fix the problem. Maybe I will have THEM send me to a different tire store and see if they can find the problem. I don't see how it could be a coincidence that the sound started immediately after I drove off the service area. I don't know how a tire could have a belt go at that instant when everything was fine before I took it in. Could have happened but very strange..but then....I had my Spyder GT in for an oil change and they couldn't start the car...told me the battery went dead!!hmmmmm again,eh? PS I got stuck w/a $150 Mitsubishi battery as the had me by the you know what's.. |
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