Tire problem
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Tire Rack has also merged with Discount Tire so combined, they are HUGE. I just bought tires from them and the production dates were 2823 so the July 9th of this year. Can't ask for a much newer tire than that.
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Same here driving from Florida to North Carolina. Hit a small pot hole, but didn’t expect the tire to be damaged. Fortunately, Discount Tire had a tire available and was able to replace it the next day. Payed $400 for the whole thing and continued my trip. Next time I will be extra careful, because the pot hole wasn’t that bad.
I would advise to have it checked to be sure its still perfectly round.
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The fun never ends...
Just spent my entire day back and forth with a dealership getting the one tire replaced. $470 for one tire. I could have saved about $50 but refuse to use that slightly less expensive dealership. Of course the savings was on the cost of the tire, so their mount/balance cost might have made up some of the diffrerence.
I was prepared for the cost, but not for the extra bit of fun.
They now tell me that I need a TPM in that tire. Part cost is $44. Install is at least an hour of labor - total cost >$200. It's also a part they need to order, so it would be another day wasted at the dealership. It is possible that the TPM was damaged at the same time the tire damage occurred (which they claim). However, it was working perfectly prior to them removing the tire. According to the mechanic, that should not be the case if it was already damaged.
Without the $200 replacement, NONE of the TPMs will show a reading and my "flat tire" alert is permanently on.
I'm going to reach out to my regular service dealership (which is a 1-2hr drive).
Just spent my entire day back and forth with a dealership getting the one tire replaced. $470 for one tire. I could have saved about $50 but refuse to use that slightly less expensive dealership. Of course the savings was on the cost of the tire, so their mount/balance cost might have made up some of the diffrerence.
I was prepared for the cost, but not for the extra bit of fun.
They now tell me that I need a TPM in that tire. Part cost is $44. Install is at least an hour of labor - total cost >$200. It's also a part they need to order, so it would be another day wasted at the dealership. It is possible that the TPM was damaged at the same time the tire damage occurred (which they claim). However, it was working perfectly prior to them removing the tire. According to the mechanic, that should not be the case if it was already damaged.
Without the $200 replacement, NONE of the TPMs will show a reading and my "flat tire" alert is permanently on.
I'm going to reach out to my regular service dealership (which is a 1-2hr drive).
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based on your photos, no it should not have been damaged as the tpm module is part of the valve stem, so the part of your tire that is damaged would need to be close to where the valve stem is. I would say they wrecked it removing the tire, especially since it was working when you brought the car in. Here is what it looks like https://cdn3.volusion.com/vfpzc.jmvk...96SET-C8-2.jpg
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Followup that may or may not be related to the original tire issue.
As mentioned, tire was replaced at the dealer. I declined them replacing the TPM. I have an appointment to have that addressed with another mechanic. Part should be in this week. Right now, the car thinks the right front tire is flat. I get a warning when starting the car, and the reading shows "0" pressure for that tire.
Ever since the tire change, the car has been driving strange. When turning to the right with any sort of speed, the car "stutters." Not sure how else to describe it. Especially noticeable at highway on-ramps that curve to the right. Press on the accelerator and things gets very "jerky." It feels similar to making a sharp turn in a vehicle with 4WD activated.
This never happened before the new tire was installed. It doesn't seem to happen with left turns, but I haven't had much chance to really try while going to the left. Usually, a right turn issue like this would indicate a problem with the left front.
Any ideas? I'm wondering if it possible that the car's traction control believes the right front is at zero and is compensating. Hoping the TPM replacement will fix the issue. Or is there some other problem?
As mentioned, tire was replaced at the dealer. I declined them replacing the TPM. I have an appointment to have that addressed with another mechanic. Part should be in this week. Right now, the car thinks the right front tire is flat. I get a warning when starting the car, and the reading shows "0" pressure for that tire.
Ever since the tire change, the car has been driving strange. When turning to the right with any sort of speed, the car "stutters." Not sure how else to describe it. Especially noticeable at highway on-ramps that curve to the right. Press on the accelerator and things gets very "jerky." It feels similar to making a sharp turn in a vehicle with 4WD activated.
This never happened before the new tire was installed. It doesn't seem to happen with left turns, but I haven't had much chance to really try while going to the left. Usually, a right turn issue like this would indicate a problem with the left front.
Any ideas? I'm wondering if it possible that the car's traction control believes the right front is at zero and is compensating. Hoping the TPM replacement will fix the issue. Or is there some other problem?
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Followup that may or may not be related to the original tire issue.
As mentioned, tire was replaced at the dealer. I declined them replacing the TPM. I have an appointment to have that addressed with another mechanic. Part should be in this week. Right now, the car thinks the right front tire is flat. I get a warning when starting the car, and the reading shows "0" pressure for that tire.
Ever since the tire change, the car has been driving strange. When turning to the right with any sort of speed, the car "stutters." Not sure how else to describe it. Especially noticeable at highway on-ramps that curve to the right. Press on the accelerator and things gets very "jerky." It feels similar to making a sharp turn in a vehicle with 4WD activated.
This never happened before the new tire was installed. It doesn't seem to happen with left turns, but I haven't had much chance to really try while going to the left. Usually, a right turn issue like this would indicate a problem with the left front.
Any ideas? I'm wondering if it possible that the car's traction control believes the right front is at zero and is compensating. Hoping the TPM replacement will fix the issue. Or is there some other problem?
As mentioned, tire was replaced at the dealer. I declined them replacing the TPM. I have an appointment to have that addressed with another mechanic. Part should be in this week. Right now, the car thinks the right front tire is flat. I get a warning when starting the car, and the reading shows "0" pressure for that tire.
Ever since the tire change, the car has been driving strange. When turning to the right with any sort of speed, the car "stutters." Not sure how else to describe it. Especially noticeable at highway on-ramps that curve to the right. Press on the accelerator and things gets very "jerky." It feels similar to making a sharp turn in a vehicle with 4WD activated.
This never happened before the new tire was installed. It doesn't seem to happen with left turns, but I haven't had much chance to really try while going to the left. Usually, a right turn issue like this would indicate a problem with the left front.
Any ideas? I'm wondering if it possible that the car's traction control believes the right front is at zero and is compensating. Hoping the TPM replacement will fix the issue. Or is there some other problem?
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Right now, I'm more concerned about the way the car drives. Is it just a function of the computer being confused because it thinks the tire is flat? Or is there another problem?
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100%. I'm positive the dealer damaged the sensor. Unfortunately, that's a lost cause. My word against the dealer. I have someone I trust (so far) replacing the sensor next week. I'm in NY. There are no "Discount Tire" locations anywhere near me.
Right now, I'm more concerned about the way the car drives. Is it just a function of the computer being confused because it thinks the tire is flat? Or is there another problem?
Right now, I'm more concerned about the way the car drives. Is it just a function of the computer being confused because it thinks the tire is flat? Or is there another problem?
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