05-06-2020, 09:25 AM | #1 |
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Defective Tire from factory
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So I took delivery of my car back in November 2019, at the time I had the dealership throw on the winter set. I got my summer set in bags and never took the time to inspect the tires, as I shouldn’t have to anyway. Long story short, fast forward to now - I put on my summer set and noticed that one of the tires has developed cracks all around. Now I’m not a fan of Michelin’s in general - but on a brand new set? That’s ridiculous. Now what’s even more ridiculous is that I’m being told that at the local dealership that they can’t do anything to help me and my only chance is to contact the dealership I bought the car at and maybe they’ll do something out of ‘goodwill’. Anyone have similar experience with the 20” Michelin’s? Any suggestions are welcomed. TIA |
05-11-2020, 04:10 PM | #2 |
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Sorry you are having trouble. I am a big fan of Michelin, in fact, I couldn't wait to get the Goodyear F1 Asymmetrics off my car, and get Michelin PS3ZPs on. No problems with them at all so far....love them. Maybe if you contact Michelin you can get some relief? Maybe get your aligment checked?
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05-11-2020, 04:35 PM | #3 |
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Tires are warrantied by the manufacturer. I'd reach out and get it sorted.
If they cover it they'd basically pay your dealer to swap you to another set of the tires. |
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05-12-2020, 06:44 AM | #4 |
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Sorry you're having trouble. Not sure what Michelins you are running but summer tires generally perform terribly in cold temps and may crack as your picture shows. Seeing you're from Toronto, the temps right now could be below freezing..
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05-14-2020, 05:14 PM | #6 |
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These are the pilot super sports. The BMW dealer had the date checked date for me, they’re from the 18th week of last year. I don’t think the age is the issue by any means here though.
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05-14-2020, 05:16 PM | #7 |
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I agree on the temps but I’m careful to not drive on them when it’s close to freezing etc. But if it was in fact the cold the reason behind these ‘cracks’, why only one one tire? That’s what puzzles me.
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05-14-2020, 05:23 PM | #9 | |
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Either way, I told the dealer to put it in writing for me, this was last week - mum’s the word so far.. go figures. |
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