Replacement tire issue, one or two? America Tire company sucks!
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Replacement tire issue, one or two? America Tire company sucks!
Ok first off I only buy tires from tirerack they are freakin amazing. The other day while cleaning my tires I noticed two small wires coming out of the side wall. I have Continnental Contiact sport 3 on my E55. They are brand new, I blew out a tire and damaged all four rims this last February. So I am a little sensitive about having it fail on me and having to buy another brand new rim and wheel so soon. I take it in as Conti suggest and one of the dealers that can fix it is Americas Tire Company aka Discount tire aka POS! They tell me I have to pay a prorated price for the tire because 2/32 of an inch is worn down. It would cost $115 for that tire. No way am I paying for it when it's not my fault it has to be replaced so soon. Turns out when I finally get a hold of Tirerack they call BS and read the warranty to me which states within the first 12 months or 2/32 of an inch or whatever comes first the tire will be replaced. So good job in trying to rip me off Discount tire! Please everyone help me out in flipping them off when driving by and by never giving them business.
Ok enough rambling.
I understand all E55's have speed sensors in the back tires. If it senses one spinning too fast it can cause the ESP to have issues and turn the ESP light on. I was always told do not run different size tread or tires in the back. I know the beast wears one tire out more than the other. But would getting a new tire be that much of a factor being 2/32 inch of tread more? Mercedes says don't do it with this car. Conti will not replace both even though I explain that it's their fault for me having to put a new tire on causing the tread difference.
Ok enough rambling.
I understand all E55's have speed sensors in the back tires. If it senses one spinning too fast it can cause the ESP to have issues and turn the ESP light on. I was always told do not run different size tread or tires in the back. I know the beast wears one tire out more than the other. But would getting a new tire be that much of a factor being 2/32 inch of tread more? Mercedes says don't do it with this car. Conti will not replace both even though I explain that it's their fault for me having to put a new tire on causing the tread difference.
Last edited by Mikesamg; Jul 8, 2009 at 06:34 PM.
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dont worry about the slight difference in rolling diameter. Changing staggered sizes (including upsizing) will always yield slightly different rolling diameters from stock configuration. Even using different tire companies will change rolling diameter. Just don't do anything severe like having a 1/2"+ difference.
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Been there done that. Next time, ask for the warranty T&C. I personally never believe anyone if what they say is not to my favor 
But I usually buy tires from America's Tire Co. They do price matching relatively easy. I just need to find an unknown online tire dealer with the cheapest price, print the check-out page and they'll match the OTD price. Plain and simple... plus they have the lower-tiered road hazard warranty for free.
But I usually buy tires from America's Tire Co. They do price matching relatively easy. I just need to find an unknown online tire dealer with the cheapest price, print the check-out page and they'll match the OTD price. Plain and simple... plus they have the lower-tiered road hazard warranty for free.
