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richdave

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Had my car in for it's second radiator replacement (that's another story..) and was told that my tyres were subject to a recall. My car is a Feb 03 build

The dealer arranged replacement at no cost.

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Hope it's the same for my XR8 Ute. Same tyres.

Have been racking my brains trying to figure out what I could have run over to get what appears to be knife cuts high up on the inner wall of the front tyres.

My car is Feb 04 build 11,000kms.

Will talk to the dealer and see if he fills me full of crap as with other issues.

Only new to the forum but great benefit already.

Cheers,

Chris

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Guys,

The pro rata thing is standard at the tyre joints. To get full warranty go to the dealer. There is definately a service buliten out on this one, back in around Aug- Dec 03. If the dealer does not know anything about it, go to another dealer. :o (Unless Ford have pulled the service buliten out of curculation - I doubt it though).

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Well I got the brush off from my dealer,(ex dealer will be going elsewhere now)just didnt want to know!

"go see a dunlop agent mate"!

so I did and of course that's gonna cost me.

I could try another dealer or go back and make a fuss hmmmmm.

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I had the same issue with the Dunlops on the GT except they wore out in 12000 klm which apparently has happened to quite a few (not from burnouts or abuse either). I rang Dunlop and they sent a rep out and replaced the back ones for @ $130 for the pair. I was told on the rumour mill that KHUMOS are made on the same production for a lot less money at the retail end :nono:

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Goodyear? or dunlop?

Coz my rear tyre is split right around, but theres only about 20% tread left!

Did they change all tyres?

Are they the original tyres?

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replaced all of 'em wear is not relevant because they are faulty.....I'd done 50K on mine now have shiney new Dunlop SP3000's all round

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Hi Dave.

You are completely correct. I remember having all 4 replaced on my T at the 3000 klm courtesy service but when I asked why the service guy shrugged his shoulders and said its in a TSB :nono: Geeez 5oK is a decent run on them, cheap tyre motoring. Just have to have the right dealer I guess. :nono:

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Well I got the brush off from my dealer,(ex dealer will be going elsewhere now)just didnt want to know!

"go see a dunlop agent mate"!

so I did and of course that's gonna cost me.

I could try another dealer or go back and make a fuss hmmmmm.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I rang Ford CRC regarding a cutting out problem in my BA XR8, and at the same time mentioned my SP 3000 inside wall splits.

When they finally returned my call about half an hour ago he told me that there is a service bulletin regarding this. He told me to take it to my dealer and make sure I tell them that I have talked to Ford CRC.

It will be interesting to see whether they cough up or try bull**it their way out of it and blame me.

Chris :w00t2:

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Checked with my uncle who works at Ford and this is a pro rata recall. Basically you pay for what has been used they refund the rest, althought some dealers have taken it apont themselfs to replace them at no cost........

Cheers :spoton:

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well I just tried ford crc and got told

"Dealer should fix it but, this is a pro rata recall."

My dealer just did not want to know,

I have a customer survey form here from ford, I guess now is a good time to fill it in :lol:

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