Stealth vibration

[fritz_t_coyote]

Originally Posted by Shiniquiet

The beat goes on, so to speak

Yesterday, Wednesday, I went back to where I bought the tires. Their reactions was that they won't do anything unti I get 500 miles on the tires. Their story is that it takes that long for the belts to "seat," or something like that. After the 500 they will rebalance the wheels.

Has anybody ever heard of anything like this? Is there truth to this or are they blowing smoke?

Oh, and make sure it is outside of the minimal 'defect in workmanship and material' warrantee? after 500 miles they can call it a 'road hazard' and at best pro-rate the price of a replacement tire?

WHO ARE THESE SCUM-SUCKING-THIEVES?

[bobs turbo pt]

thats one of the dumbest things i have heard i would go back there again start and stop laughing say ok the jokes over!! now look at the tires !!

[Windancer]

Originally Posted by Shiniquiet

Has anybody ever heard of anything like this? Is there truth to this or are they blowing smoke?

This shop is the type of shop that would ask "Do you want winter air or summer air in the tires?" I think that they would take advantage of their own grandmother.

Regards
Terry

[ptlvr]

Thats the biggest load of bs I have ever heard.
One question were the tires installed by a chain store or just a local tire place.If it was a chain store and you are not getting the satisfaction you deserve try taking it to another store as they are all interconnected,if it was a local tire place you might end up having to go somewhere else,have the tires rebalanced(probably the culprit as everyone else has said)and then calling your local Better Business Bureau and filing a report.

[Shiniquiet]

End of the story, I hope.

Due to lack of time, I didn’t have a chance to go back to the place I originally got the tires. So, I jumped in quickly at Sears, of all places. I still wasn’t completely sold on the idea the tires were out of balance but I thought I’d give that potential remedy a shot.

Wouldn’t you know it? They balanced the front tires and the shimming and thumping went mostly away. I attribute the little that remains as road conditions. I can easily live with what little remains.

A big thanks to all who contribute their two cents. It was indeed helpful.