Bee attack

Just had a blowout on my rear right tire going 35mph. with only 1165 miles.. No debris on the road. Dealer wants $200 for a new tire since I have no warranty on it.
I think it is a warranty defect and they should replace it. What do you think?

GotBoostFL?

A lot can happen in 1100 miles. How you prove it's a warranty issue? Maybe you ran over something that damaged it? That's a $500 tire. If they'll do it for 200 I would jump on it.

Racer X

Wait. They only want $200 for a new tire? That is a stellar price. This is for a C8, right?

Do you have access to the tire? Can you tell what the issue was? I have not had a
Blowout" in 40 years. It just made a "pop" noise and then no pressure? There should be evidence if it was a defect. There would be separation in the sidewall or tread. Or wear through a cord. What did the dealer say was the cause. Tell them you want it presented to the tire manufacturer for a warranty claim.

One of the first things I did after getting the car was go to Discount tire and buy their tire warranty that covers any failure, puncture or defect.

Glenmcp

You need to prove it is a defect that requires the dealer to replace the tire for free. $200 is a great price. Pay the $200 and worry about something else.

Red Mist Rulz

I think if you read the warranty you'll find the GM warranty excludes tires. There's probably a separate tire warranty from Michelin. If you really want to try to get the tire covered, see what that says, and reach out to Michelin.

thill444

Unless you purchased a separate wheel/tire warranty it's on you. Dealer is not going to eat that cost I doubt. $200 for the tire is cheap.

JerryU

Yep, did the same when I got my C8 in September. A month ago had a nail near the sidewall in the rear. Got a new tire free ($420.)

Had bought the same insurance at Discount Tire for the wife's 2018 BMW X5 SUV. She had 4 flats and two with nails near the sidewall. That was two 315 section width run flat (~$399 each - free.)

She just got a 2021 X5 SUV and went straight to Discount Tire, $200 for insurance- hope it's never needed but if it is!!

BTW the 2018 is going to daughter. Checked with Discount tire and told the warranty goes with the tire (they record the serial number and it's in their computer system.)

BIG Dave

$200? Who’s the dealer? Will they sell me four new Michelin’s for $800?

jackfrostpdx

Pay the dealer his $200 and get on with life

Blade2382

@Racer X @JerryU You can buy Discount Tire's warranty on a car already equipped with factory tires that you didn't purchase from them?!?!

Phil1098

Yes, you have to take the car to them and they measure the tire wear and take some numbers off of them and issue certificates.

Phil1098

You should probably tell him you want a same model Michelin and not opt for the Big Boss Radial. $200 doesn't buy much of a tire.

Blade2382

Holy crap...I was this years old when I learned about this.

Thank you gentlemen!!!

Bee attack

The dealer said that whoever made the decision stated they would charge me only $200 as it was a new car. Will take photos of it and complain it sounds more like a warranty defect. The road was clear of any debris C8 2021 Yes. a pop noise then air leaked out.

Bee attack

Dealership ordering

Bee attack

Nice to know. Thx Will check Discount tire

EmaxxC8

ditto. I was just at discount buying tires for my wife’s van - I’m gonna go buy warranty for my C8 tires. That’s cool.

Skid Row Joe

Yup......as stated above; get Discount Tire's warranty for your tires.👍

Losbot

@Racer X What did you pay for your warranty from Discount Tire?

newc8vette

My car isn't arriving for about 4 weeks but I called Discount Tire to get a quote. Gave them the tire model and all specs and they came up with less than$200 for the warranty for all 4 C8 tires.