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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by cyclopathic, Sep 25, 2015.

  1. cyclopathic

    cyclopathic Senior Member

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    Consumer Reports warns many car tires are not lasting as long as their warranty promises - Story | abcactionnews.com | Tampa Bay News, Weather, Sports, Things To Do | WFTS-TV
     
    #1 cyclopathic, Sep 25, 2015
  2. milkman44

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    I had a set of the Michelin Defenders from Discount Tire, 90k mile tires, they wore out at 60k miles. I went to Discount Tire to have them replaced and pointed out the difference in the warranty miles and actual use. They gave me $158 for the difference in the warranty and the used miles. I bought a set of Continental ControlContact Tour AS 195/65/15, also 90K tires. If these wear out early, I'll be back for another partial refund on purchase price. The Continentals were $336 out the door with the refund on the Michelins. I declined the TPM rebuild kits, but I didn't catch the $64 charge for lifetime rotate and balance that they stuck me with. There's a restaurant across the street that I like to visit and since the tire shop is 65 miles from home, it's a good excuse to make it there when I need a balance and rotation.:)
     
    #2 milkman44, Sep 25, 2015
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    frodoz737 Top Wrench

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    :ROFLMAO: Gotta read the paperwork.
     
    #3 frodoz737, Sep 25, 2015
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    Purchased Sept 14, looks like I just missed the Sept 20 to Oct 3 $70 rebate too.:(
     
    #4 milkman44, Sep 25, 2015
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    seriously, they just figured it out?
    morons
     
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