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Dunga, $500 can you name the product you bought and I assume it was from your dealer. I ask because I requested a quote for the new GMPP tire warranty from one of our CF dealers and was quoted over TWICE that.
Since I'll be taking delivery of my new Stingray soon the more info I have the better.
I ran over a bunch of roofing in the road the other day. Must have fallen off a contractors truck. I was sweating a puncture but I got luckily this time.
Patching from the inside properly done is usually very reliable. Besides, it's still a run flat. Unless you do a lot of really fast driving it would not concern me.
As to the dealer, I would never even think about using a dealer for a tire. Tire stores do tires all day long. Dealers don't.
I love my dealer and never fear any warranty work or general maintenance but I've learned over the years that repairing tires is not their strong suit nor prime business. I always take any tire issue to a dedicated tire retailer in the area I have done business with.
I had a nail stuck in one of my rear tires a couple months ago, and my dealer wouldn't patch it. They told me the tire wouldn't be "Z" rated with a patch. They said the tire needed to be replaced. I drove it home and stuck a glue coated plug in the hole, and it's been fine since.
I swear this dealer is run by lawyers as they had my car delivered to my home 40 miles away on a flatbed hauler because they would not let me drive it off the lot when I bought it because the outside temps were in the low 30's which was too cold for the tires.
Dunga, $500 can you name the product you bought and I assume it was from your dealer. I ask because I requested a quote for the new GMPP tire warranty from one of our CF dealers and was quoted over TWICE that.
Since I'll be taking delivery of my new Stingray soon the more info I have the better.
Thanks in advance.
Hi. Congrats on getting your car soon. My product is called "maximum insurance group: tire and wheel package". I'm not sure I'm allowed to put a link here. You are correct. I bought it from my dealer. Coverage for 5 years for road hazards. Unlimited claims. They're actually helping the dealer get me a replacement tire.
Everyone else. Guys. Fine I get it. Discount tire is the best place for tires. This is my first nice car. Also first car that I get a nail in. The lady in the first dealership said I don't have time. Go to tires plus or discount tire. I swung by tires plus and they said nay. Tire and wheel too big for their equipment. They directed me to a racing shop. Went there and they said they do have equipment but I'll need to bring them a replacement tire since they don't sell those. I didn't know discount tire would be that much better than tires plus or else I would have gone there. On star said get to the dealership ASAP and I went to the other smaller one. I'm just happy they were willing to help me. It's just one tire. And you know what, if they damage the wheel they damage the wheel. It's a very nice car but it's a car. Not my sister.
Now if this happens again I know I will go to discount tire.
I am! It seems real nice here. I am dreading the winter but what ya gotta do. You go where the job is. Plus I'm moving from North Dakota so how much colder can it be? Those hills though. They're gonna be fun with sheet ice on them in January I'm buying snow tires for my 4x4.
I remember reading your story in June. That's why I ended up seeking out the tire insurance before the finance manager even offered it!!
On a 3000 mile road trip and somewhere in Mississippi I get the low tire pressure warning and look at the display and it's down to 17lbs. Yikes.
I'm in the middle of nowhere MS. and get off at first exit on I20 I come to. There is this old time gas station there (you know, the ones that do repairs and the grease is about 50 years old on the walls) and out come Clyde. Complete with fantastic Mississippi accent he admires the car and I tell him my woes. Says there is a Chevy dealer next exit but can I look at that there tire? Finds a screw (he could hear is hissing) and says he will plug it and guarantees I will never have an issues again.
So, why not? Plugs the tire and off I go. 1000 miles later, that tire is holding the exact pressure from that day (Clyde did check all the tire pressures) and I cannot even find the hole anymore!!
Now if this happens again I know I will go to discount tire.
Discount fixed my right rear factory original run flat tire two years ago, It had a big screw about 1/3 of the way from the outside edge. They fixed it for free and rebalanced the tire as good as new.
They have been doing my tire work on all my vettes and other vehicles here in Tucson since the mid 80's and they always come though. I had one vette that had low miles on the Michelin tires that they had installed and got a nasty cut in one that could not be repaired. The matching tire was no longer available so the manager got the Michelin rep on the phone and he stepped up and replaced all 4 tires with the new model tires and I only paid for the cost of the one tire that was not reparable.
On a 3000 mile road trip and somewhere in Mississippi I get the low tire pressure warning and look at the display and it's down to 17lbs. Yikes.
I'm in the middle of nowhere MS. and get off at first exit on I20 I come to. There is this old time gas station there (you know, the ones that do repairs and the grease is about 50 years old on the walls) and out come Clyde. Complete with fantastic Mississippi accent he admires the car and I tell him my woes. Says there is a Chevy dealer next exit but can I look at that there tire? Finds a screw (he could hear is hissing) and says he will plug it and guarantees I will never have an issues again.
So, why not? Plugs the tire and off I go. 1000 miles later, that tire is holding the exact pressure from that day (Clyde did check all the tire pressures) and I cannot even find the hole anymore!!
Here's to Clyde!
That's great and all but if the repair was done without removing the tire from the rim it wasn't done correctly regardless whether it's holding air now or not. Hopefully you don't drive the car hard.
I am! It seems real nice here. I am dreading the winter but what ya gotta do. You go where the job is. Plus I'm moving from North Dakota so how much colder can it be? Those hills though. They're gonna be fun with sheet ice on them in January I'm buying snow tires for my 4x4.
I remember reading your story in June. That's why I ended up seeking out the tire insurance before the finance manager even offered it!!
Yep, them hills can do you in. I've got a few memories trying to get up Mesaba Ave. and Central Entrance a few times in winter. My wife is from Duluth and we lived in Highland Village Apartments at the top of the hill. Don't miss that at all!! Wish I had a 4x4 back in them days... Got one now in Oklahoma and may need it once every 3 years.
I'll look for that Red Vette the next time we're up there!!
I had a nail stuck in one of my rear tires a couple months ago, and my dealer wouldn't patch it. They told me the tire wouldn't be "Z" rated with a patch. They said the tire needed to be replaced. I drove it home and stuck a glue coated plug in the hole, and it's been fine since.
I swear this dealer is run by lawyers as they had my car delivered to my home 40 miles away on a flatbed hauler because they would not let me drive it off the lot when I bought it because the outside temps were in the low 30's which was too cold for the tires.
The entire country is sue happy. It's no wonder they did this.
So weather was great yesterday here in north Minnesota. Went to the garage to take out my car. Fire it up and the computer is buzzing at me. 6 psi in right rear tire. I got out to check it and there's this screw lodged in the groove. Ah Whattya gotta do! Stuff happens. I left it in the garage and took the other car.
Today I'm off. Got up and straight drove (in the honda) to the local dealership. I had checked in the past and they do sell and service corvettes. Went to service dept. no customers there. Couple of people on the phone. I waited till this lady looked up and saw me.
Chevy lady: Can I help you?
Me: yes. I have a flat right rear tire on my 14 stingray z51. I'm hoping you can help me.
Chevy lady: do you think you need a new tire or just a patch job?
Me: those are performance run flats. I'm pretty sure you're not supposed to patch them.
Chevy lady: no. Depending on the location you can patch them.
Me: ok. If you say so. It's in the second most external groove.
Chevy lady: well I won't be able to sit here and guess for you. I need to see. Why don't you drive it in.
Me: actually I left it at home. I can go bring it over.
Chevy lady: actually sir, we're too busy. Why don't you take it to tires plus or discount tire. They'll be able to help you.
Me: tires plus?? For real?
Chevy lady: ya. They'll help you better. If the need to order you a new tire tell them to call us and well order one and send it to them. Might take a few days!!
Right there all I can think of is wow! It is coz I didn't buy from them? Is it because it's a chevy?
I had purchased tire insurance from criswell with the car. I called them and filed the claim. Called criswell and Mike couldn't believe the treatment I got. Confirmed the tire shouldn't be repaired. Called onstar and they said I can drive it on a flat for 50 miles.
I'm new in town. Googled it and found a small dealership across the lake in Wisconsin. Called and confirmed they service chevy. Drove the vette there. Small dealership with a 3 car showroom. The main service guy was very courteous. Checked me in. Called the Michelin supplier in minneapolis and they're out of stock. The service manager ended up calling my tire insurance and they said they can get one shipped over. I was happy with the way they were trying to help me. The service manager said he'd keep my car indoors and the keys locked in his desk. I ended up ordering the carbon dash since my car is gonna sit there for a few days. One of the techs dropped me off home. I said thanks. He said it's my job!
Hope it all works out well. Two dealerships within 30 minutes of each other. Two different experiences.
Lesson of the day: get the flippin tire insurance. $500 paid for itself within 4 wks. Oh and if you have a crappy experience go to the next dealer and see.
A screw went thru my tire Friday night (right rear). The run flats were great. Dropped car off at the dealer Sunday night. They are going to replace the tire (no patch) and I have the insurance too -- great investment probably will not be the last time. Had the oil changed while it was there. Should have it back wed or thurs.
Dunga, $500 can you name the product you bought and I assume it was from your dealer. I ask because I requested a quote for the new GMPP tire warranty from one of our CF dealers and was quoted over TWICE that.
Since I'll be taking delivery of my new Stingray soon the more info I have the better.
Thanks in advance.
Paid $1000 for 3 years of protection.. but it's more than wheels, tires.. covers dings, key fobs, etc..............
A screw went thru my tire Friday night (right rear). The run flats were great. Dropped car off at the dealer Sunday night. They are going to replace the tire (no patch) and I have the insurance too -- great investment probably will not be the last time. Had the oil changed while it was there. Should have it back wed or thurs.
It sucks doesn't it? Cool that the dealership didn't tell you to go away :-) I called GM today to tell them about my less than stellar experience with the first dealership. The lady was shocked. Told me to take all my future business to the other smaller one from now on.
Now if this happens again I know I will go to discount tire.
You can drive your car to a Discount Tire, and buy certificates from them, on tires you bought elsewhere. i.e. your new Michelins that came with the car new.
I wouldn't throw away good tires with just a nail or screw in them. Heck, i'd be buying new tires every other month... I always get nails and screws. Seems like the wide tires are magnets for screws . Easily plug them myself. You can get your own plug kit from parts stores for only a few bucks...
I never had any problems with plugs. Even had some patches. No problems at all (until I picked up another screw) . At one point I had 3 tires with plugs in them at the same time. ... And another time I had one tire with 2 plugs in the tire.
In some cases if you leave the "screwed" tire, the tire store will plug the tire and sell it to another customer as a discounted used tire... Happens every day.
Yeah, my dealership won't touch my tires either. I asked them if they could put the OEM tires back on since winter is over, and they gave a lot of excuses... They can't do it on Saturdays, it would take like 8 hours and would need to keep the car overnight, and they still wouldn't do it and to take it to a tire shop. Odd, because they were the ones who originally put the winter tires on, but I guess they learned after that. They said they didn't have a tire puller large enough to handle the width and the added rigidity of the run-flats.
Oh well. Ran it over to an NTB, and they inspected the rims first, and pointed out where "whoever swapped them last time" scratched the rims -- probably didn't want to get blamed for the dealerships poor work. In any case, they got it done in under an hour. I have no reservations about taking it there in the future for any of my tire needs.
I love my dealer and never fear any warranty work or general maintenance but I've learned over the years that repairing tires is not their strong suit nor prime business. I always take any tire issue to a dedicated tire retailer in the area I have done business with.
I'm buying snow tires for my 4x4. 
. Easily plug them myself. You can get your own plug kit from parts stores for only a few bucks... 
. At one point I had 3 tires with plugs in them at the same time.
