Another flat... - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Emboyoyo · 2008-01-22, 08:34 AM

So last night my tire pressure light came on again and it dropped from 40 to 20 and I looked at it this morning and it was totally flat....I don't have any luck with tires lately

MPREZIV · 2008-01-22, 09:02 AM

Sucks. Sounds like my luck: every time I buy new tires, I get a flat within the first couple weeks...

Emboyoyo · 2008-01-22, 09:22 AM

Yeah I called subaru to get a price on one new tire and it was $248.

Dean · 2008-01-22, 09:33 AM

Your tires should have a warranty. Check your glove compartment.

If not, we can beat that price at TireRack I bet.

What is it? An RE92? Size?

Emboyoyo · 2008-01-22, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

Your tires should have a warranty. Check your glove compartment.

If not, we can beat that price at TireRack I bet.

What is it? An RE92? Size?

It's an RE92A size 205/55 16
I didn't think the tires were under warrenty

Dean · 2008-01-22, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emboyoyo

It's an RE92A size 205/55 16
I didn't think the tires were under warrenty

Double check. Most new cars come with a warranty on the tires, often including puncture repair or replacement, sometimes the later is covered by the Roadside Assistance package.

If not, as long as it is not in the sidewall, is can probably be patched. (Not plugged)

Dean · 2008-01-22, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by RE92 warranty

Treadlife Warranty 40,000 Miles (Applies to H-Rated and below)
Uniformity Warranty First 1/32" of wear
Workmanship & Materials Warranty 5 Years - Free replacement up to 3 yrs, then prorated to 2/32" tread.

VR or HR (205/55??16)

New at TireRack HR are $126, VR are $179. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes....l=Potenza+RE92

You may be able to find them used for way less on 4th st.

You might also be able to find a full set of 4 with wheels in somebody's garage in the club for less.

Emboyoyo · 2008-01-22, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

VR or HR (205/55??16)

New at TireRack HR are $126, VR are $179. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes....l=Potenza+RE92

You may be able to find them used for way less on 4th st.

You might also be able to find a full set of 4 with wheels in somebody's garage in the club for less.

I'm not sure if they are HR or VR...would that be on the tire???

Kevin M · 2008-01-22, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

VR or HR (205/55??16)

New at TireRack HR are $126, VR are $179. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes....l=Potenza+RE92

You may be able to find them used for way less on 4th st.

You might also be able to find a full set of 4 with wheels in somebody's garage in the club for less.

None of that appears to indicate road hazard coverage, Dean.

Dean · 2008-01-22, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emboyoyo

I'm not sure if they are HR or VR...would that be on the tire???

Yes, right between the 55 and the 16.

Emboyoyo · 2008-01-22, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

Yes, right between the 55 and the 16.

Okay well i'll have to look when I get home...I drove with someone down to work so I didn't have to drive on my spare in the snow.

Dean · 2008-01-22, 10:23 AM

Used tires can be had at Ray's and Hooten, both on 4th St. in Reno.

TireRack Warehouse is out near Mustang.

100_Percent_Juice · 2008-01-22, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Dean

Used tires can be had at Ray's and Hooten

I went to hooten last july when I needed a tire.
he asked me
"so what car is this for?".
*oh its for my subaru.*
"sorry but I can't sell you just one tire for your awd car."
*no its fine, I just need one with about the same tread wear thats pretty close to the same size.*
"nope I can't do that, sorry."

So if you go to hooten and he asks you what car its for, simply tell him that its for a government research project and you cant get into details.

MPREZIV · 2008-01-22, 10:57 AM

Warranty *warrants* against manufacturer defects, not road hazards...

If you have a Roadside Protection plan, that may cover the tire, but there's no warranty in the world that will cover a tire puncture. If the tire itself failed, you'd be good, but the nail's all on you unfortunately.

Road_Kill · 2008-01-23, 09:52 AM

Just a side note on the subject of Potenza RE92A's.... They are NOT available through any tire manufacturer or through Subaru!!!! When I need to get them they come to us drop shipped from Subaru's manufacturing plant and take about 2 months to get to the dealer.... Treat these tires like they are GOLD!!!!

Emboyoyo · 2008-01-23, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Road_Kill

Just a side note on the subject of Potenza RE92A's.... They are NOT available through any tire manufacturer or through Subaru!!!! When I need to get them they come to us drop shipped from Subaru's manufacturing plant and take about 2 months to get to the dealer.... Treat these tires like they are GOLD!!!!

Yeah those tires suck....I JUST bought the car like 2 months ago and already lost one tire....I think i might just buy some expensive good tires when spring comes around....when I had my tires on the STi they lasted me 2 years.

cody · 2008-01-23, 11:50 AM

I still have lots of nearly bald tires available for free.

Emboyoyo · 2008-01-23, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cody

I still have lots of nearly bald tires available for free.

Thanks but I'm getting a set of winter tires from khail19

cody · 2008-01-23, 12:21 PM

Saw that in the other thread. Kick ass!

2008-01-22, 08:34 AM	#1
Emboyoyo EJ22 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 259 Car: 2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Class: Novice	Another flat... So last night my tire pressure light came on again and it dropped from 40 to 20 and I looked at it this morning and it was totally flat....I don't have any luck with tires lately

2008-01-22, 09:02 AM	#2
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	Sucks. Sounds like my luck: every time I buy new tires, I get a flat within the first couple weeks... __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2008-01-22, 09:33 AM	#4
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Your tires should have a warranty. Check your glove compartment. If not, we can beat that price at TireRack I bet. What is it? An RE92? Size? __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2008-01-22, 10:23 AM	#12
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Used tires can be had at Ray's and Hooten, both on 4th St. in Reno. TireRack Warehouse is out near Mustang. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2008-01-22, 10:57 AM	#14
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	Warranty warrants against manufacturer defects, not road hazards... If you have a Roadside Protection plan, that may cover the tire, but there's no warranty in the world that will cover a tire puncture. If the tire itself failed, you'd be good, but the nail's all on you unfortunately. __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2008-01-22, 09:22 AM	#3
Emboyoyo EJ22 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 259 Car: 2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Class: Novice	Yeah I called subaru to get a price on one new tire and it was $248.

2008-01-23, 09:52 AM	#15
Road_Kill EJ18 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reno Posts: 50 Car: Boost fed 91 Toyota MR2 Class: SM2 Never2Fast	Just a side note on the subject of Potenza RE92A's.... They are NOT available through any tire manufacturer or through Subaru!!!! When I need to get them they come to us drop shipped from Subaru's manufacturing plant and take about 2 months to get to the dealer.... Treat these tires like they are GOLD!!!! __________________ Under steer is when you hit the wall with the front of you car..... Over steer is when you hit the wall with the rear of your car..... Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall...... Torque is how far you take the wall with you!

2008-01-23, 11:50 AM	#17
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	I still have lots of nearly bald tires available for free. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2008-01-23, 12:21 PM	#19
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Saw that in the other thread. Kick ass! __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

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