Need some help guys. Car was involved in a hit and run.

car was parked. So now my insurance is fixing the car and of course im stuck with the deductible.

car was side swiped. From rear to front.

1 tire had the sidewall slashed.

here is my problem. The adjuster measures the tire and said 7/32. Said a new tire is 11/32
charged me for depreciation. Whatever.. so now they are only going to replace 1 tire.

i asked why not replace both tires?? A simple the other side is fine.

what happens when they put a new front tire with 3 old ones??

btw its an 04 z06. Tires are bridgestone re 11.

​​​​​​​any help guys

 

The adjusters have a cookbook they have to use. If you don't agree its time to escalate it within your insurance company. Went through a similar set of circumstances earlier this year on my C5 dealing with repair vs. replace parts decisions.

Replacing one tire is not the appropriate solution - especially since you have no fault in the accident.

Good luck.

 

I would replace the other tire out of pocket. Unfortunate circumstances but that is lifel In six months you will hardly remember what happened. Since you asked and IMHO. Good luck!

 

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The short version, pi** on you !! :ack :

 

Jesus got dizzy from reading that!.

 

This the way i see it. Insurance pays for new left. I buy new right front. What happens if i put 2 new front tires and keep 2 old tires on the rear?

 

Nothing....as long as both fronts or both rears are the same.

 

Prove that a sports car wont roll right with two different tires on a given axle. I'm sure you can find a tire article backing this up.

Or simply get a used tire off amaz-n with the appropriate tread depth. Yes they sell them that way.

 

you were supposed to go to the bottom line !!

 

Your vehicle, having been involved in an accident now has DIMINISHED VALUE. Tell the insurance company you want to be compensated for this and maybe they will be more eager to negotiate with you. This works in some states with liability claims, not sure about comprehensive claims but try it anyway.

 

You may be able to find a replacement used tire for the front on eBay that matches your other front used one.

 

Insurance is not responsible for worn tires. If you have a concern about tread difference then you need to purchase a matching tire with your own money.

 

exactly, they are paying you for the tire that was damaged so why should they pay to replace a good tire just so the tread depth matches?... of course I would rather replace tires in pairs so I get where you're coming from but be reasonable here... do you own the car?... if you do they will cut you a check (not the bank or the place making the repairs) and most often you can have the car properly repaired for less and you will have enough left over for that new tire

 

Sorry to hear about your car, people are so cruel, and plus where it's getting closer to the holidays. Hope you have a good Thanksgiving

 

Shouldn't be a problem but how is the car driven? Daily driver? "Spirited driving", Track use or autocross? You will have to drive the car for some time to see if there is a difference in handling.

Also make sure the insurance adjuster pays very close attention to wheel alignment and has the suspension carefully inspected to make sure nothing is damaged. Same with the wheels on the side that was damaged. Even a glancing hit could easily mess up alignment or bend/break suspension pieces or wheels. A good body shop will take care of the body parts and paint. Work with the adjuster to have the car taken to a competent alignment place to make sure that if there is damage, it will be fixed properly.