Costco Tire Damage Issue - Toyota Yaris Forums

nkaufman · 03-14-2015, 11:05 AM

For my 2010 Yaris sedan with P185/60R15 tires:

Got Michelin Defender 90K mile warranty tires from Costco about 4K miles back.

Now one of the rear tires got damaged, metal piece pierced sidewall. Costco wasn't getting the Michelin tires so wanted to replace both the rear with Bridgestone.

If I insist of Michelin then they will go outside the regular channels and get only ONE tire and replace the damaged one saying that for a 90K mile tire, 4K driven miles will not make much of an impact.

Which alternative is better or if neither then what should I propose to them?

Thanks.

bronsin · 03-14-2015, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by nkaufman

If I insist of Michelin then they will go outside the regular channels and get only ONE tire and replace the damaged one saying that for a 90K mile tire, 4K driven miles will not make much of an impact.

Which alternative is better or if neither then what should I propose to them?

Thanks.

Either way is fine. I personally would go with the single new Mich.

*kimona* · 03-14-2015, 12:31 PM

Get one new Michelin.

IllusionX · 03-14-2015, 03:14 PM

Get 1 new. 4k miles is nothing especially it is a rear tire..

MUSKOKA800 · 03-14-2015, 03:49 PM

Do the matching Michelin. It's never good to have mixed brands in play.

nkaufman · 03-14-2015, 05:49 PM

Thanks everyone for the input.

So basically get the ONE new Michelin because mileage is so less on the tires.

What would the strategy be if tires had say 30K on them and one tire gets damaged beyond repair? Replace 2 on the same axle or all 4?

IllusionX · 03-14-2015, 07:48 PM

Usually is they are worn less than 1/2 thread, I would just get 2 new.

If you are on your last season or 2 with them, I would get all 4 new.

nkaufman · 03-16-2015, 07:48 PM

Thanks everyone for their input.

Got Costco to replace one tire only. Hopefully all would be well.

03-14-2015, 11:05 AM	#1
nkaufman Drives: Yaris Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 23	Costco Tire Damage Issue For my 2010 Yaris sedan with P185/60R15 tires: Got Michelin Defender 90K mile warranty tires from Costco about 4K miles back. Now one of the rear tires got damaged, metal piece pierced sidewall. Costco wasn't getting the Michelin tires so wanted to replace both the rear with Bridgestone. If I insist of Michelin then they will go outside the regular channels and get only ONE tire and replace the damaged one saying that for a 90K mile tire, 4K driven miles will not make much of an impact. Which alternative is better or if neither then what should I propose to them? Thanks.

03-14-2015, 03:14 PM	#4
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	Get 1 new. 4k miles is nothing especially it is a rear tire.. __________________

03-14-2015, 03:49 PM	#5
MUSKOKA800 Drives: Scion FRS RS2, ‘21 Crosstrek Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,729	Do the matching Michelin. It's never good to have mixed brands in play. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

03-14-2015, 07:48 PM	#7
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	Usually is they are worn less than 1/2 thread, I would just get 2 new. If you are on your last season or 2 with them, I would get all 4 new. __________________

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kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	Get one new Michelin.

03-14-2015, 05:49 PM	#6
nkaufman Drives: Yaris Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 23	Thanks everyone for the input. So basically get the ONE new Michelin because mileage is so less on the tires. What would the strategy be if tires had say 30K on them and one tire gets damaged beyond repair? Replace 2 on the same axle or all 4?

03-16-2015, 07:48 PM	#8
nkaufman Drives: Yaris Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 23	Thanks everyone for their input. Got Costco to replace one tire only. Hopefully all would be well.