UstaB-GS549

Tell them to mount the 275's on the front rims and get 295's for the back and save the 245's for another customer.

Never mind. I forgot the rears were 18's.

Znod

I would be very polite, but firm--in the sense that I expect them to put the proper tires on. I would tell them that I am going to complain to everyone possible if they do not comply as the implication is that they would not put improperly sized tires on a car (they can use the tires they put on on someone else's car when appropriate). I would be prepared to complain at least to the BBB, all TV stations that deal with such complaints and like to take credit for saving those who complain money, the state Attorney general, and GM/Chevrolet.

FlZ06

I would push this with the dealer as a safety issue. The dealer could be stuck with some liability in the event of an accident.

Mikey Z

Fronts are 265 not 275. Recheck what your door says. Mine says 265 40 17 and im sure all zo6;s are the sameand the 275 is a taller tire.

Shylor

I disagree there is much of a safety issue here. Low riders have been putting smaller tires on bigger rims for years without issues. Now wheel/tire manufactures specifically design them this way.



I really don't think many businesses today care about Better Business Bureau complaints. I've used the BBB in the past and discovered because they are a private organization with no enforcement authority many companies could care less. Also the BBB's complaint department is not updated regularly, so future customers might not see past customer issues.

Hopefully the dealership is concerned about customer satisfaction they will correct the problem. But most used car sales are an "as is" deal.

265/295 are the correct Z06 tire sizes.

Ranger

(1) Chevy markets the Z06 as the Corvette for the extreme enthusiast and highlighted its larger tires in its press releases. It's pretty simple to cast this as a safety issue if the tires are mistakenly swapped for some in smaller sizes.

(2) Please recall the selling Chevy dealer exclaimed they had put new tires on the car without disclosing the tires are smaller size than Chevy's own specification for the Z06.

(3) The car in question is a 2004 Z06, Chevy's flagship car that's still under warranty. A dealer carelessly using non-standard parts in preparing such a car for resale is likely in violation of Chevy's repair policies. Using the correct parts for the model is a Chevy policy. What if they replaced the rear and used a 2.73 non-Z06 parts, or replaced the tranny using an M6 vice M12. Installing non-spec tires is an error that needs correction.

(4) My experience with the Better Business Bureau is different from yours. Via the internet, I filed a BBB complaint against a Chevy dealer in Maryland. A few days later, a lawyer from Chevy called me to assure me that Chevy was in the process of instructing the dealer to fix the problem, which the dealer subsequently did. Turned out that GM is connected electronically to the BBB complaint system in Maryland enabling them to respond to complaints quickly. Of course, the outcome of a complaint will always depend on the fact of the case.

In short, I thinks sskeet is very likely to get his tire situation resolved by escalating the problem within the dealership, if necessary, to the general manager. I'd be surprised if a BBB complain is needed. But if it is, I'd recommend filing one. Reputable businesses do not like to have unresolved complaints on file.

Opinions vary.

Ranger

Shylor

With this in mind he may be able to get a resolution. But not claiming a safety issue.

MikeNMaxZO6

striper

The size tires you have would not even fit correctly on the Z06 wheels. Are you sure you even Z06 wheels if you already have the incorrect size tires?

southerncarparts

I would be down at the dealership first thing tomorrow.

Jim

skeet

I don't think low riders take a turn faster than 30mph and they are not driving a high performance car like a Z06. Low riders have no problems sticking their wheels a foot outside their wheel wells until they snap a spindle or do other damage. They really know what they are doing, right.

MVR 155

Ranger and Skeet hit it right on the head, safety issue no doubt, with all of the recent media crap about bad tires (firestone/ford explorer etc...) I dont think anyone will be taking a chance, I would expect the dealer to step up and replace them, they can keep the tires they take off for another vette, not like its gonna put them out much.

bobby777

So What did the dealer do?

z0quick

Good point MVR, they have even more incentive than just safety because they can just throw them on a C5.

The dealer is actually still without power (which means they are closed), as about 30-40% of us still are here down in South FL after hurricane Wilma.

3 Z06ZR1

Biggest joke on the road, Lookin like a fool, with the dinky rims.
ruin the car. I Laugh hard when I see them.

zo6vetteman2003

I'm getting new tires next week. I'm going to go with the Nitto 555R's.

ZaydeZ06

This will get their attention
Wrong size tires

z0quick

No worries, they finally re-opened after about 2 weeks of no power due to hurricane Wilma. I went in there on Saturday and the manager said, well what size does it say on the door?

And I said 265,295

"And he said, oh well then we need to put a new set on there! I will use the ones you have on a regular C5, just bring it in Monday and we will take care of it."

No hassles at all

BTW dealership is Lou Bachrodt, Pompano Beach FL
good guys over there..

Chalky

Great news. Sounds like a quality dealer!!

2MuchRiceMakesMeSick

Thats great news. Congrats on the no hassle