Tyre Issue

Submitted: Monday, Oct 10, 2011 at 20:09
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I noticed after arriving home from Silverton that the near-side front tyre had a crack in the wall completely around, about 10mm outside the rim, two others had begun to the crack while the 4th tyre seemed ok...

As these Cooper ST's were only 20,000k old, I wasted no time in visiting my local dealer who immediately contacted the Cooper rep. and an inspection was arranged for the next day.

No drama. The tyres will be replaced on a pro-rata basis, $340 X 25% worn, $85 each.

In hindsight I think the Cooper bloke had a lend of me. Firstly, as when I bought the tyres originally I paid for valve, fitting & balancing so that cost (I think about $15 each) should be deducted from the $340. Secondly, as Cooper, and not the tyre shop, is supplying the replacements I believe the replacement cost should be based on the wholesale price to the dealer and not the full retail price.

Perhaps I am expecting too much but any future purchases,well........

Ted

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