This is getting a bit old already . . .
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This is getting a bit old already . . .
Found another "foreign body" in one of my C7's fairly new rear MPSS this morning. Luckily, I was in my garage when I noticed the tire had gone down completely with a slow leak. This is the second rear MPSS I've had go down since I replaced them in January this year. The first was the driver side that suffered a large razor blade and was unrepairable. This time, I found a large bolt convincingly embedded in the rear passenger tire.
I commute on the Ortega highway which is extremely busy with about half the vehicles consisting of work trucks that are constantly spewing construction materials from their beds as they bounce around at high speed. I see all manner of debris strewn about making it nearly impossible to avoid at times. My previous dd Mini Cooper S experienced many a flat due to screws, nails, etc. for the 5 years before I started dd'ing the C7.
No other viable commute route so I just keep replacing tires and make sure I have road hazard protection.
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I commute on the Ortega highway which is extremely busy with about half the vehicles consisting of work trucks that are constantly spewing construction materials from their beds as they bounce around at high speed. I see all manner of debris strewn about making it nearly impossible to avoid at times. My previous dd Mini Cooper S experienced many a flat due to screws, nails, etc. for the 5 years before I started dd'ing the C7.
No other viable commute route so I just keep replacing tires and make sure I have road hazard protection.
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Sorry for your bad luck again. But, it is the same here in the Fort Worth area, it seems like every highway is under construction and new housing developments spring up overnight, the roads are just littered with all the construction junk.
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Thanks, guys. I just thank God I have discovered the leak/flat when I'm at home or in the parking lot at work. I always keep the tire pressure monitor display up while I'm commuting in the C7 - one of the best features of the flexible display. 
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[QUOTE=Patches;1592555113]Found another "foreign body" in one of my C7's fairly new rear MPSS this morning. Luckily, I was in my garage when I noticed the tire had gone down completely with a slow leak. This is the second rear MPSS I've had go down since I replaced them in January this year. The first was the driver side that suffered a large razor blade and was unrepairable. This time, I found a large bolt convincingly embedded in the rear passenger tire.
I commute on the Ortega highway which is extremely busy with about half the vehicles consisting of work trucks that are constantly spewing construction materials from their beds as they bounce around at high speed. I see all manner of debris strewn about making it nearly impossible to avoid at times. My previous dd Mini Cooper S experienced many a flat due to screws, nails, etc. for the 5 years before I started dd'ing the C7.
No other viable commute route so I just keep replacing tires and make sure I have road hazard protection.
OP, I'm curious, with the 'road hazard warranty', do they replace the tire? Do they give you a prorated amount based on mileage etc?
TIA!
I commute on the Ortega highway which is extremely busy with about half the vehicles consisting of work trucks that are constantly spewing construction materials from their beds as they bounce around at high speed. I see all manner of debris strewn about making it nearly impossible to avoid at times. My previous dd Mini Cooper S experienced many a flat due to screws, nails, etc. for the 5 years before I started dd'ing the C7.
No other viable commute route so I just keep replacing tires and make sure I have road hazard protection.
OP, I'm curious, with the 'road hazard warranty', do they replace the tire? Do they give you a prorated amount based on mileage etc?
TIA!
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Sorry about that, it truly does stink.
Always amazed that such damage occurs. Modern steel or Kevlar belted tires are really strong and tough yet there you go, a big bolt in the center of the tread.
I have a Discount Tire road hazard warranty on our two cars. One has had two tires replaced at no cost, more than paid for the insurance policy. Don
Always amazed that such damage occurs. Modern steel or Kevlar belted tires are really strong and tough yet there you go, a big bolt in the center of the tread.
I have a Discount Tire road hazard warranty on our two cars. One has had two tires replaced at no cost, more than paid for the insurance policy. Don
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I have some used Michelin runflats I will sell you for $400 total (plus shipping about-- $40 per tire) set of four 18/19 inch. Only 8000 miles on them. I put some all season tires on because I live in Nebraska.
In fact, I will throw in the original rims for a total of $900 plus shipping.
In fact, I will throw in the original rims for a total of $900 plus shipping.
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Tire Rack's policy replaces it for the first 24 months as long as it has more than 2/32" tread depth.
Here's the core of their policy
"Tires are covered for 24 months from the date of purchase or until 2/32" or less of tread remains, whichever occurs first.
•Repairs are reimbursed up to $25 per tire per occurrence.
•During the 24 month benefit period, you will be reimbursed for 100% of the original cost of the tire covered by the Tire Road Hazard Protection, subject to the limitations set forth in the Protection Certificate.
•The following tires are not eligible for Tire Road Hazard Protection: •Competition tires
•LT Metric sized tires
•LT Flotation sized tires
•Trailer tires
•The following vehicles are not eligible for Tire Road Hazard Protection: •Any police or emergency service vehicle.
•Any vehicle used for hire, commercial towing, construction or postal service.
•Any vehicle used for farm, ranch, agriculture, or off-road use.
•Protection is only available to customers living in the 50 States. U.S. territories, APO/FPO, Canada and Mexico are excluded."
I have some used Michelin runflats I will sell you for $400 total (plus shipping about-- $40 per tire) set of four 18/19 inch. Only 8000 miles on them. I put some all season tires on because I live in Nebraska.
In fact, I will throw in the original rims for a total of $900 plus shipping.
In fact, I will throw in the original rims for a total of $900 plus shipping.
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Bad luck! At least you have a good attitude about finding it in the garage.
It seems like I go through this about once a year and have about the same luck, Murphy's law applies to some points, but not all.
When I do get a puncture, it's almost always at the edge of the tire. I can't remember a flat tire that I've had in the last 20 years that I could actually patch.
When I do get a puncture, it's never in a worn out tire, it's always in the first half of it's life, if not sooner. I have never had a flat in a high mileage tire, that needed to be replaced.
However, luckily for me so far, I usually find the culprit while I'm in the garage.
Good luck to us all.
It seems like I go through this about once a year and have about the same luck, Murphy's law applies to some points, but not all.
When I do get a puncture, it's almost always at the edge of the tire. I can't remember a flat tire that I've had in the last 20 years that I could actually patch.
When I do get a puncture, it's never in a worn out tire, it's always in the first half of it's life, if not sooner. I have never had a flat in a high mileage tire, that needed to be replaced.
However, luckily for me so far, I usually find the culprit while I'm in the garage.
Good luck to us all.
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Sorry about the bad luck, Ed. Hopefully that will be the last tire puncture you get for a long time.
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The bolt in the second tire is at least 3/8" in diameter. Cords are surely compromised. No way I'm driving high speed with a patch on that. America's tire will not attempt to patch any hole larger than 1/4" and I will replace that myself if the road hazard doesn't cover it.
