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JimmyZ · 07-19-2014, 06:54 PM

New 1LE with goodyear eagle f1 g2 tires.

i picked up a screw in passenger rear tire on monday. it was close to the side wall so I put on a new tire. shop handled new rims with care, but there was still a small scratch where they popped off the tire. very small.

today i noticed another screw in driver front tire but this looks like it can be patched. car has 500 miles on it and i have picked up two screws and out of pocket 300 already and possibly another 30-300 depending on damage tire.

my question is: do these tires have a history of picking up screws and nails easier than others? Second, is it OK to plug these tires? i figure it is fine, but looking for other opinions. any yes, i did not buy the optional road hazard when i purchased the car. figures right.

thanks in advance for your replies.

Mark T · 07-19-2014, 07:15 PM

These tires have a habit of picking up EVERYTHING !!

But they sure do stick in the corners though.

ilir14 · 07-19-2014, 08:21 PM

those tires should be covered under warranty you shouldn't have to pay anything

rickr9504 · 07-19-2014, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JimmyZ

New 1LE with goodyear eagle f1 g2 tires.

i picked up a screw in passenger rear tire on monday. it was close to the side wall so I put on a new tire. shop handled new rims with care, but there was still a small scratch where they popped off the tire. very small.

today i noticed another screw in driver front tire but this looks like it can be patched. car has 500 miles on it and i have picked up two screws and out of pocket 300 already and possibly another 30-300 depending on damage tire.

my question is: do these tires have a history of picking up screws and nails easier than others? Second, is it OK to plug these tires? i figure it is fine, but looking for other opinions. any yes, i did not buy the optional road hazard when i purchased the car. figures right.

thanks in advance for your replies.

yes I have had more screws in one year with this car than in the last 10 years of owning cars. I replaced them with Michelin A/S3 tires and so far so good.

MikeInAZ · 07-20-2014, 12:59 AM

Holy crap, sorry to hear that! 2800 miles and no road debris picked up yet... Finding a piece of wood to knock on....

VOGGS-LS3-1LE · 07-20-2014, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ilir14

those tires should be covered under warranty you shouldn't have to pay anything

Not for nails in tire....if the tire had a physical defect maybe....but no warranty for crap in tire.

rdrfronty · 07-20-2014, 08:37 AM

I picked up a nail to my first week of ownership too. They are very sticky tires.

MYDLIFECRISIS · 07-20-2014, 08:47 AM

Sorry about your luck there...expensive fix I'm sure. Hope you've gotten it out of your system now.

JimmyZ · 07-20-2014, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by rickr9504

yes I have had more screws in one year with this car than in the last 10 years of owning cars. I replaced them with Michelin A/S3 tires and so far so good.

Thanks everyone for the replies. I know road hazard is just that and it seems like this might not be the last time i get a screw in the tire, but with the black painted rims i shutter every time i think about a shop removing my tire. i just don't want them scratched up.

i guess on positive with both tires they did not lose air pressure until the pulled out the screw so they seem to hold up good and not blow out.

might try the Super Sports when the tread runs out on these.

fatboy99 · 07-20-2014, 05:45 PM

It's just bad luck on picking up screws. I see no reason you cannot plug or patch as long as it's not close to the side wall. I would use goods plugs and go that route and no rim worries.

PYROLYSIS · 07-20-2014, 09:50 PM

I feel your pain. Just replaced my left rear that only had 9k miles on it. Thought I could avoid the 1LE tire curse. No one is safe.

LittleReEntryRacer · 07-20-2014, 09:57 PM

Mine's in getting a new tire too. Third hole in 6 months.... I paid for the third party "tire and wheel" warranty, so haven't had to shell out a dime yet!

PYROLYSIS · 07-21-2014, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by LittleReEntryRacer

Mine's in getting a new tire too. Third hole in 6 months.... I paid for the third party "tire and wheel" warranty, so haven't had to shell out a dime yet!

That's not very encouraging. Way too much trouble in a 6 month period.

gajagfan · 07-21-2014, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ilir14

those tires should be covered under warranty you shouldn't have to pay anything

Only if the OP has a tire and wheel protection package. Vehicle warranty will not cover that.

07-19-2014, 06:54 PM	#1
JimmyZ Drives: 2017 1LE Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 47	2 screws - 2 tires - 5 days New 1LE with goodyear eagle f1 g2 tires. i picked up a screw in passenger rear tire on monday. it was close to the side wall so I put on a new tire. shop handled new rims with care, but there was still a small scratch where they popped off the tire. very small. today i noticed another screw in driver front tire but this looks like it can be patched. car has 500 miles on it and i have picked up two screws and out of pocket 300 already and possibly another 30-300 depending on damage tire. my question is: do these tires have a history of picking up screws and nails easier than others? Second, is it OK to plug these tires? i figure it is fine, but looking for other opinions. any yes, i did not buy the optional road hazard when i purchased the car. figures right. thanks in advance for your replies.

07-19-2014, 07:15 PM	#2
Mark T American Gold Whisperer Drives: 2014 White 1LE 2SS/RS/NPP/Rec/Nav Join Date: May 2014 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 838	These tires have a habit of picking up EVERYTHING !! But they sure do stick in the corners though. __________________

07-20-2014, 12:59 AM	#5
MikeInAZ Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE, AGM Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: AZ Posts: 332 View My Garage	Holy crap, sorry to hear that! 2800 miles and no road debris picked up yet... Finding a piece of wood to knock on.... __________________ Roto-Fab CAI, #8 Fuse Pull, 1LE Emblems, misc cosmetic changes, and a mod list that is a mile long.

07-20-2014, 08:47 AM	#8
MYDLIFECRISIS Drives: '12SS/2SS/45TH-'06 2500HD/Silverado Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 2,107 View My Garage	Sorry about your luck there...expensive fix I'm sure. Hope you've gotten it out of your system now. __________________ 2012 Camaro SS 2SS 45TH Anniversary Edition

07-20-2014, 09:50 PM	#11
PYROLYSIS Remember the Charleston 9 Drives: 2004 KME PREDATOR, 2014 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerv1LE SC Posts: 5,381 View My Garage	I feel your pain. Just replaced my left rear that only had 9k miles on it. Thought I could avoid the 1LE tire curse. No one is safe. __________________ BRING BACK THE B4C POLICE CAMARO! 2002 V-6 5 speed rally red (current camaro) Also driven:1992 Z-28 305 auto Red w/ black stripes (anniversary), 2001 V-6 auto light pewter metallic,1991 RS V-6 auto Black

07-19-2014, 08:21 PM	#3
ilir14 Drives: Camaro ss 1le Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 470	those tires should be covered under warranty you shouldn't have to pay anything

07-20-2014, 08:37 AM	#7
rdrfronty Drives: 2019 ZL1 1LE CRUSH Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 298	I picked up a nail to my first week of ownership too. They are very sticky tires.

07-20-2014, 05:45 PM	#10
fatboy99 Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Smashville, TN Posts: 42	It's just bad luck on picking up screws. I see no reason you cannot plug or patch as long as it's not close to the side wall. I would use goods plugs and go that route and no rim worries.

07-20-2014, 09:57 PM	#12
LittleReEntryRacer Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Langley, BC, Canada Posts: 133	Mine's in getting a new tire too. Third hole in 6 months.... I paid for the third party "tire and wheel" warranty, so haven't had to shell out a dime yet!