Need advice! Chicago pothole, damaged tire, drove half way to airport before realizing ...
01-15-2002, 05:33 AM
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Need advice! Chicago pothole, damaged tire, drove half way to airport before realizing ...
Tire ruined before I realized. Nice to know how safe car is at 70mph with flat right front, but bad that you can drive that long on one without realizing it! Should I have dealer replace or go elsewhere? Approx price? Will warranty cover (only 350 miles on car)?
01-15-2002, 06:47 AM
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Was the wheel itself damaged? I would atleast get the alignment checked at the dealer since...
you drove on it awhile, the wheel/rim may have suffered a little too and should be checked, no idea of the cost but ofcourse you can get better deals than the dealer for the tires.
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01-15-2002, 07:26 AM
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Where is the damage
Certian bridgestones were covered by a recall on earlier 2001 and 2000 models from bubbles in the sidewall. If you went flat on the side wall and were in the covered allocation, you might be able to get a "free" tire.
01-15-2002, 07:30 AM
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he did once in a while, he has his own toy to drive. :)
the TT was pretty much for me. Where in NZ are you from? he was from Auckland (but born in Wellington). A good friend of mine lives in Cambridge.
Be well,
Nancy
Be well,
Nancy