Tire Shop got a screw in brand new tire....fffffkkkk!

BrazilianBimmer · 10-19-2012, 06:08 PM

Went to get my new VMR rims and tires installed. Went to pick the car up tonight and I find a nail in the rear passenger side brand new tire!
What should I do!?

next_level · 10-19-2012, 06:50 PM

dam that sucks ..well u have to get a replacement tire.

BrazilianBimmer · 10-19-2012, 08:55 PM

Not just a replacement, I'm demanding a brand new tire! This is so frustrating!

cotmfk · 10-20-2012, 09:27 AM

Since you drove home, it might not be so easy to get them to admit fault. That *could* have happened on the drive home -- aka not their fault.

gtaccord · 10-20-2012, 09:42 AM

As long as it isn't a rft just plug it and go on your merry way.

Eugeinus · 10-20-2012, 11:28 AM

Sorry to hear - hopefully the shop makes it right

BrazilianBimmer · 10-20-2012, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cotmfk

Since you drove home, it might not be so easy to get them to admit fault. That *could* have happened on the drive home -- aka not their fault.

That is the point, I DID NOT drive the vehicle home. I did not touch the vehicle after I dropped it off. I went to pick it up and I get to the shop's parking lot, check all rims and tires and I see the damn nail in the tire.

BTW, this was done by German Swedish Auto Service in Springfield.
I'm demanding a new tire! This is absurd.

gtaccord · 10-20-2012, 06:51 PM

In that case they should definitely replace it.

swcc50 · 10-21-2012, 09:43 AM

That can also mean someone took it for a joy ride

SE3P_to_E90 · 10-22-2012, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by gtaccord

As long as it isn't a rft just plug it and go on your merry way.

+1. I've been running OEM RFT's with industrial truck patches/plugs in them for years now, and haven't had one issue... Can't count how many times i've plugged my RFT - despite the dealer stating I can't. As for the plug work, it was done at a BMW dealership at that...

SE3P_to_E90 · 10-22-2012, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BrazilianBimmer

That is the point, I DID NOT drive the vehicle home. I did not touch the vehicle after I dropped it off. I went to pick it up and I get to the shop's parking lot, check all rims and tires and I see the damn nail in the tire.

BTW, this was done by German Swedish Auto Service in Springfield.
I'm demanding a new tire! This is absurd.

in that case, since the car was always on their premises, you should demand a new tire and accept nothing less. if you haven't driven on the new tire, you have no liability.

bmodzelewski · 10-22-2012, 12:54 PM

ive plugged my own RFTs and its been fine... just a little harder to get the plug in..

bigdaddycane · 10-22-2012, 12:57 PM

Ive always felt patching a tire was better long term than plugging....

SE3P_to_E90 · 10-22-2012, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bmodzelewski

ive plugged my own RFTs and its been fine... just a little harder to get the plug in..

+1... also did this on the side of the road on NJTPKE, and rode that tire for an additional 15k miles until it was bald.

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Originally Posted by bigdaddycane

Ive always felt patching a tire was better long term than plugging....

absolutely. however, you don't need to dismount the tire to do a simple plug... for emergencies, i always carry heavy duty plugs with me at all times - and a tire inflation kit...

AlpineE90335i · 10-22-2012, 03:59 PM

It could've been just a plain accident, I'm sure the shop didn't wanna just put a nail in your tire. Handle this calmly, and they should take care of you. All you really need is a tire plug. I also see your point, they were brand new!! Next time come see me , we are right around the corner from German Auto Group.

AlpineE90335i · 10-22-2012, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdaddycane

Ive always felt patching a tire was better long term than plugging....

I'm liking the new pics on the signature.

bigdaddycane · 10-22-2012, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by AlpineE90335i

I'm liking the new pics on the signature.

Thanks TJ....check the thread on the M3 rocker panels...I think they came out really nice.

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cotmfk Major General 2059 Rep 6,123 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Somewhere between DC and FL iTrader: (12)	Since you drove home, it might not be so easy to get them to admit fault. That could have happened on the drive home -- aka not their fault. __________________ When you say impact instead of affect/effect, you are communicating that you don't understand the difference between the two words, and are too lazy to learn.
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