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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 01:57 AM
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I got an 06 xB. I bought in Dec of 06. Its got under 15,000 miles on it, stock everything except the radio. All four tires are nearly bald, is there anything I can do about this warranty wise? Seems a little fast to me.
Old Jan 28, 2008 | 02:02 AM
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Well, when I bought my xA, I know there's a tire warranty that's included with our new car warranty. You should consult the owner's manual regarding this matter.
Old Jan 28, 2008 | 02:41 AM
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Heh, sadly enough I don't really understand the tire warranty packet that I got. Doesn't say anything about mileage though.
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FYI, most O.E. tire do not have a mileage warranties!
Old Feb 1, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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Dude each time you go in there to get your oil change they "addvise" you to rotate your tires. Have you gotten them rotated before. I got my 06 Box 12/26/06, i've put 13k so far and all four of my tires are fine. If you have been getting them rotated then you might want to go up there and _____ at someone.
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I do my own oil and rotations. I've changed my oil 5 times and rotated the tires 3. (I change oil every 3mo because i never get 3k in a before that time)
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Originally Posted by RogerTTR
FYI, most O.E. tire do not have a mileage warranties!
kinda what i figured.. lame!
Old Feb 2, 2008 | 12:07 AM
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They will screw you over on the warranty, unless the work is done by them, they believe it hasnt been done. Sorry, but your gonna have to eat it.
Old Feb 10, 2008 | 10:33 PM
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It's probably related to the alignment being off since new. Things like that happen sometimes. Just have it checked before your next set of tires are installed. Sorry bout' that.
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