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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 06:26 PM
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I just received a check from Chevrolet as payment for settling a claim that I filed back in August covering the cost of replacement for two front tires on my 2004 convertible after 8,000 miles of wear due to the fact that the alignment was incorrect from the factory. From the time that I first filed the complaint until now, I went through three specialists working on the file!!!! I guess persistance does pay off. I can't wait to get back on the road and put some more mileage on . Just made my reservations for the NCM experience in June.
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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 06:27 PM
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How much was it?
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 04:31 PM
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The cost of two Goodyear P245/45ZR17 EMT's
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 05:16 PM
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What was incorrect about the alignment and what was the wear pattern on the front tires?

When we bought our 2000 used, it had just over 14,000 miles and the front tires were worn smooth with excessive cupping on the inside edges.

I bought new run-flats and had a four-wheel alignment done - so far, so good.
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 05:32 PM
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persistance pays-off...
If you have the tenacity of a pitbull and refuse to go away....my experience is GM will eventually own-up.
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The cost of two Goodyear P245/45ZR17 EMT's
And how much is that?
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 05:43 PM
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About $800.
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 06:23 PM
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About $800.
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Well TR Price: $338.00 (each) so times two plus mounting and balance.
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 08:09 PM
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Glad to hear that GM came through for you.
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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They had extreme inside wear, the rest of the tread looked normal.
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Nice to hear, congrats on the settlement...
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 05:04 PM
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Glad to hear they finally owned up to their mistake.
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Originally Posted by LIGHTMAN
Glad to hear they finally owned up to their mistake.
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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Good for you for hanging in there and getting GM to pay up.
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