On my way into work on Friday (the 13th 
) I picked up a large piece of metal. I did not see it in the street, but I sure could hear and feel it. I was just a block away from my parking lot so I took it there. I got out and looked around...the right rear was still hissing and I could see the metal sticking out of it. There is a automotive shop a block away (and I regularly took my previous car there) so I drove it over there while there was still air in the tire. He looked at it and stated that it probably wasn't repairable since the puncture was on the outer row of treads. I did get the extended warranty for the rims and tires, so I tell him that I will take it to the dealer. He has one of his guys put on the donut spare while I am at work...doesn't charge me.
I call the dealership and let them know. A service manager calls me back to verify the tire size, etc. Tells me that the GM warranty program is a reimbursable procedure. They file paperwork, do the service, I pay for it, I file paperwork, hopefully receive payment. Also, they cant find an 18" Michelin in stock anywhere, so it has to be ordered. He expects it either Tuesday or Wednesday. The cost is around $300, too.
That leaves me riding around on the **** donut spare for a few days. It looks terrible, but rides surprisingly well. There has been no pull or wobble like I have experienced with other cars. I still have not taken it on a highway and don't plan to. I guess I have always had negative impressions when I see cars with the small spare on. I always assume the owner is too cheep to get another tire. It never occurred to me that some tires take a couple days or more to get replaced.
) I picked up a large piece of metal. I did not see it in the street, but I sure could hear and feel it. I was just a block away from my parking lot so I took it there. I got out and looked around...the right rear was still hissing and I could see the metal sticking out of it. There is a automotive shop a block away (and I regularly took my previous car there) so I drove it over there while there was still air in the tire. He looked at it and stated that it probably wasn't repairable since the puncture was on the outer row of treads. I did get the extended warranty for the rims and tires, so I tell him that I will take it to the dealer. He has one of his guys put on the donut spare while I am at work...doesn't charge me.I call the dealership and let them know. A service manager calls me back to verify the tire size, etc. Tells me that the GM warranty program is a reimbursable procedure. They file paperwork, do the service, I pay for it, I file paperwork, hopefully receive payment. Also, they cant find an 18" Michelin in stock anywhere, so it has to be ordered. He expects it either Tuesday or Wednesday. The cost is around $300, too.
That leaves me riding around on the **** donut spare for a few days. It looks terrible, but rides surprisingly well. There has been no pull or wobble like I have experienced with other cars. I still have not taken it on a highway and don't plan to. I guess I have always had negative impressions when I see cars with the small spare on. I always assume the owner is too cheep to get another tire. It never occurred to me that some tires take a couple days or more to get replaced.
