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dragon22 · 05-26-2011, 07:16 PM

And a VERY minor one at that!

My TPMS alerted me today that my L/R tire was low. Got the car home and there is a wood screw in the tire.

That's what you get with all the constuction going on in Calgary all over the place. I'm just lucky it is my first flat in literally years!

I called the dealer and explained that while I have the ability to plug the tire myself, I would rather they repair it as I have Road Hazard on the Pirelli's that I paid big money for. (Can't remember how much right now, but I'm not going to pay for it and not use it!)

I have an appointment and 11:00 AM on Saturday! They said I should be able to wait for it. (I would certainly hope so). LOL

The Stig · 05-26-2011, 07:49 PM

I would tell them that you just want a new tire. I mean you have the protection plan right? Then after they give you a new tire tell them you want the punctured one for a "tire swing" . With all that construction, pretty soon you'll have a spare set of rubber.

632 · 05-26-2011, 08:05 PM

good luck with your repair

dragon22 · 05-26-2011, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stieger

I would tell them that you just want a new tire. I mean you have the protection plan right? Then after they give you a new tire tell them you want the punctured one for a "tire swing" . With all that construction, pretty soon you'll have a spare set of rubber.

I just might give that a go and see how it works out.

RCLapCar · 05-27-2011, 01:43 AM

I know your pain. I had a screw in a brand new winter tire 2 weeks after I got the car (during winter). Had to get that tire replaced entirely. Then a month after I swapped to the Pirellis for the summer I got a nail in one. Thankfully that one could be repaired.

Matster · 05-27-2011, 11:32 AM

You had me worried Tom when I read the subject line. Good to hear it wasn't something serious...... mechanically speaking. And hey it is a WHOLE lot better than area 51

dragon22 · 05-27-2011, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matster

You had me worried Tom when I read the subject line. Good to hear it wasn't something serious...... mechanically speaking. And hey it is a WHOLE lot better than area 51

LOL Yes it IS a whole lot better than Area 51! In all, these newer cars are needing way less repairs than years ago. I'm hoping the times of the import outlasting domestics is gone. I feel the manufacturers have really stepped up to the plate and shown people that they too, know how to make an automobile!

I can live with a tire repair once in a while.

dragon22 · 05-27-2011, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCLapCar

I know your pain. I had a screw in a brand new winter tire 2 weeks after I got the car (during winter). Had to get that tire replaced entirely. Then a month after I swapped to the Pirellis for the summer I got a nail in one. Thankfully that one could be repaired.

And I hope you had road hazard coverage on the tires. It really hurts when a person doesn't have that!

dragon22 · 05-28-2011, 10:16 PM

This was very painless today. Took about an hour and the tire is good as new!

Now...Monday, I go in the have the parcel shelf in the rear window replaced as it got scratched up when my rear window broke. I'm going to have them do an oil change and rear end service at the same time!

wbdinger · 05-28-2011, 11:21 PM

Painless is always good huh

dragon22 · 05-29-2011, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by wbdinger

Painless is always good huh

I like painless!

05-26-2011, 07:16 PM	#1
dragon22 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,697 View My Garage	First Repair Needed And a VERY minor one at that! My TPMS alerted me today that my L/R tire was low. Got the car home and there is a wood screw in the tire. That's what you get with all the constuction going on in Calgary all over the place. I'm just lucky it is my first flat in literally years! I called the dealer and explained that while I have the ability to plug the tire myself, I would rather they repair it as I have Road Hazard on the Pirelli's that I paid big money for. (Can't remember how much right now, but I'm not going to pay for it and not use it!) I have an appointment and 11:00 AM on Saturday! They said I should be able to wait for it. (I would certainly hope so). LOL

05-26-2011, 07:49 PM	#2
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	I would tell them that you just want a new tire. I mean you have the protection plan right? Then after they give you a new tire tell them you want the punctured one for a "tire swing" . With all that construction, pretty soon you'll have a spare set of rubber. __________________

05-27-2011, 01:43 AM	#5
RCLapCar Drives: 2016 2SS A8 HB/JB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 505	I know your pain. I had a screw in a brand new winter tire 2 weeks after I got the car (during winter). Had to get that tire replaced entirely. Then a month after I swapped to the Pirellis for the summer I got a nail in one. Thankfully that one could be repaired. __________________ Current: 2016 2SS Hyper Blue/Jet Black Former: 2010 2LT/RS IOM/IO - Solo Catback w/ J-Pipes

05-27-2011, 11:32 AM	#6
Matster Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM/IOM #3625 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 1,902 View My Garage	You had me worried Tom when I read the subject line. Good to hear it wasn't something serious...... mechanically speaking. And hey it is a WHOLE lot better than area 51 __________________ 666 EVIL RWHP BUILT AND TUNED BY SHIFTED PERCEPTIONS INC.(SPi) 416 Forged Stroker, E-Force Supercharger, Blower Cam, Rotofab CAI, Stainless Works 2" LT Headers and 3" Exhaust, LPE ZR1 Twin Disc Clutch, DSS 1400 HP Axles, Pfadt Performance Kit Stage 3.

05-28-2011, 11:21 PM	#10
wbdinger Drives: NSMNJW=2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Exshaw Alberta Canada Posts: 1,214	Painless is always good huh __________________ DYI Oil Catch Can, DYI dash ABL, DyI fender "V"emblems, ACC Plasma DRL, DYI Painted red SS on steering wheel, DYI CGM painted bowties on wheels, DYI Clearcoated Brake Calipers, Eibach pro 1" lowering springs, GM Heratige grill, GM skipshift eliminator, GMPP 92206992 Exhaust, 2-10" Kenwood subs w/350watt pioneer amp, RiderGraphics hood spears/gill outlines, 9x20 wheels-custom silver,weather tech mats, ARH 17/8 headers and cats. Tuned by Davenport Motorsports.

05-26-2011, 08:05 PM	#3
632 Account Suspended Drives: black camaro Join Date: May 2011 Location: new jersey Posts: 184	good luck with your repair

05-28-2011, 10:16 PM	#9
dragon22 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,697 View My Garage	This was very painless today. Took about an hour and the tire is good as new! Now...Monday, I go in the have the parcel shelf in the rear window replaced as it got scratched up when my rear window broke. I'm going to have them do an oil change and rear end service at the same time!

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