Should this be covered?

chinko · 08-25-2015, 05:19 PM

I just bought the tire less than 2 months ago and have a bubble near the tire bead. Online store are saying it's due to an impact and isn't covered. I found it to be pretty lame, because:
1. The roads here aren't perfect, but I never hit a pothole worth noticing.
2. Never rubbed the sidewalk near where the bubble is.
3. I had hit worst potholes that caused my previous wheels to crack and the old Pirelli has no issues.

Should I claim the manufacturer? The tires are pretty expensive, they are Michelin PSS. I was expecting at least same quality and durability as the Pirelli not some Chinese brand at quarter of the price... Pretty disappointing. I already bought replacement.

Pic of bubble

hongsc · 08-25-2015, 07:38 PM

I don't think that's covered unless you opted for the road hazard insurance.

-June- · 08-25-2015, 10:29 PM

For only less then 2 month I think it should be a manufacture defect. I wouldn't mention an impact.

techwhiz · 08-26-2015, 10:55 AM

Road hazard. Unless it was visible when installed you don't have a chance.
I always buy road hazard.

chinko · 08-26-2015, 02:53 PM

Retailers used to have road hazard here, but they mostly all dropped it. So I dont have road hazard.
But we have a provincial (state) law here called legal warranty not sure if applicable, it guarranties customers can enjoy and use the product for at least the expected usage time. We'll see, otherwise, I'm out 300$

08-26-2015, 04:12 PM

Michelin might cover it:
http://media.michelinman.com/content...omise_Plan.pdf

Call them and find out. They'll be more help than anyone here.

chinko · 08-26-2015, 07:38 PM

I did contact them by email to have everything written instead of a verbal "oh no we never said that". Reply is 3-5 business days though.

08-25-2015, 05:19 PM	#1
chinko First Lieutenant 49 Rep 361 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: May 2013 Location: montreal iTrader: (0)	Should this be covered? I just bought the tire less than 2 months ago and have a bubble near the tire bead. Online store are saying it's due to an impact and isn't covered. I found it to be pretty lame, because: 1. The roads here aren't perfect, but I never hit a pothole worth noticing. 2. Never rubbed the sidewalk near where the bubble is. 3. I had hit worst potholes that caused my previous wheels to crack and the old Pirelli has no issues. Should I claim the manufacturer? The tires are pretty expensive, they are Michelin PSS. I was expecting at least same quality and durability as the Pirelli not some Chinese brand at quarter of the price... Pretty disappointing. I already bought replacement. Pic of bubble
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hongsc Captain 155 Rep 982 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Amazon Prime iTrader: (1)	I don't think that's covered unless you opted for the road hazard insurance. __________________ 2011 BMW 328i Space Grey\|18" Avant Garde m359\|Michelin Pilot Sport A/S2\|Eibach Pro-Kit Springs\|Koni FSD\|M3 U+L Control Arms\|Lux Angel Eyes\|Stoptech\|Hawk 5.0\|aFe Race Pipes\|BMW PE
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-June- Private 3 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 06 E90 330xi Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	For only less then 2 month I think it should be a manufacture defect. I wouldn't mention an impact.
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08-26-2015, 10:55 AM	#4
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chinko First Lieutenant 49 Rep 361 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: May 2013 Location: montreal iTrader: (0)	Retailers used to have road hazard here, but they mostly all dropped it. So I dont have road hazard. But we have a provincial (state) law here called legal warranty not sure if applicable, it guarranties customers can enjoy and use the product for at least the expected usage time. We'll see, otherwise, I'm out 300$
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08-26-2015, 04:12 PM	#6
FCobra94 Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	Michelin might cover it: http://media.michelinman.com/content...omise_Plan.pdf Call them and find out. They'll be more help than anyone here.
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chinko First Lieutenant 49 Rep 361 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: May 2013 Location: montreal iTrader: (0)	I did contact them by email to have everything written instead of a verbal "oh no we never said that". Reply is 3-5 business days though.
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