Welp...Looks like I'm buying tires way before I was planning. :'(
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That....is.....huge.
Jokes are coming I can tell.
Jokes are coming I can tell.
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^TWSS!
Sucks it went through the inside sidewall, would have been an easy patch otherwise.
Sucks it went through the inside sidewall, would have been an easy patch otherwise.
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So you guys know, if you bought your car new from Ford (which I'm sure most of us did), it comes with a 12,000mi road hazard warranty.
Problem is, my dealership can't get a hold of any 205/40-17 Potenzas, as this tire size is quite uncommon.
Good guy Ford for covering this, though! I wasn't expecting that kind of coverage without paying for it separately.
Problem is, my dealership can't get a hold of any 205/40-17 Potenzas, as this tire size is quite uncommon.
Good guy Ford for covering this, though! I wasn't expecting that kind of coverage without paying for it separately.
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Good info to know. Thanks!
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I woke up to a flat today. Need to see about this 12k warranty thing. Probably going to give me hell since i'm on aftermarket wheels 
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Did a bit of research on the ford website....seems this would not be covered by the warranty. Straight from the book.
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PASSENGER AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES
Including RFT Tires with Run-Flat Technology
ELIGIBILITY
This Limited Warranty covers BRIDGESTONE and FIRESTONE brand
passenger and light truck tires, including RFT and temporary spare tires,
originally installed by the vehicle manufacturer on a new vehicle. You are
covered under the terms of this Limited Warranty if the tire was
produced after July 4, 2004 (DOT serial 2704 or later) and has been
used only on the vehicle on which it was originally installed in
non-commercial service.
WHAT IS WARRANTED AND FOR HOW LONG
Before wearing down to 2/32 inch (1.6 mm) remaining original tread
depth (i.e. worn down to the top of the built-in indicators in the tread
grooves) and within 6 years from the date of purchase (proof of
purchase date required; without proof of purchase date, then within
6 years from the date of tire manufacture), for any reason other than
those excluded in the section entitled
What This Limited Warranty Does
Not Cover,
any eligible tire that becomes unusable for any reason within
the manufacturer’s control will be replaced with an equivalent new tire
on the basis set forth in this Limited Warranty.
WHAT THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
This Limited Warranty does not cover the following:
1.
Tire damage or irregular wear due to:
A.
Road hazards,
including, without limitation: Puncture, cut, impact
break, stone drill, bruise, bulge, snag, etc.
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PASSENGER AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES
Including RFT Tires with Run-Flat Technology
ELIGIBILITY
This Limited Warranty covers BRIDGESTONE and FIRESTONE brand
passenger and light truck tires, including RFT and temporary spare tires,
originally installed by the vehicle manufacturer on a new vehicle. You are
covered under the terms of this Limited Warranty if the tire was
produced after July 4, 2004 (DOT serial 2704 or later) and has been
used only on the vehicle on which it was originally installed in
non-commercial service.
WHAT IS WARRANTED AND FOR HOW LONG
Before wearing down to 2/32 inch (1.6 mm) remaining original tread
depth (i.e. worn down to the top of the built-in indicators in the tread
grooves) and within 6 years from the date of purchase (proof of
purchase date required; without proof of purchase date, then within
6 years from the date of tire manufacture), for any reason other than
those excluded in the section entitled
What This Limited Warranty Does
Not Cover,
any eligible tire that becomes unusable for any reason within
the manufacturer’s control will be replaced with an equivalent new tire
on the basis set forth in this Limited Warranty.
WHAT THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
This Limited Warranty does not cover the following:
1.
Tire damage or irregular wear due to:
A.
Road hazards,
including, without limitation: Puncture, cut, impact
break, stone drill, bruise, bulge, snag, etc.
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Holy screw, Batman!
Total bummer! But I have to ask.... HOW!?
Total bummer! But I have to ask.... HOW!?
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I heard something hit the bottom of the car and it sounded like it was big. Checked the mirror to see if anything was bouncing around behind the car and then the TPMS alarm went off. Looks like the front passenger tire picked the bolt off the ground, it bounced off the chassis and then the rear passenger tire caught it. Just my luck!
I found the same thing, as well. The road hazard warranty is covered by a company called Genesis. My dealership gave me their phone number and they had my claim number already on file when I called the next business day.
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I know how you feel...I remember buying the 1st year SHO and it seemed to pick up every nail, spike, and chunk of sharp metal on the road (which were many driving in the Cleveland, Ohio metro area). I really got tired of replacing those tires because of road hazards, and the OEM tires were hard to find back then, too. Good luck with your tire situation...
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With the worst wheel shake you have ever felt
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You're not just running one off-size tire are you?
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lol, no. Just took that picture before changing the others.
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