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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16895   
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That may be so but they are covered by the sale of goods act etc and for a tyre which has clearly never been used to be in that state I would suggest indicates that it is not fit for purpose nor of merchantable quality. Given that (based on your signature block) the tyre is only a year old I am sure that you have valid claim for a replacement, and furthermore the vehicle warranty is irrelevant in this situation.
If it was me I would do a bit of extra research (internet and/or CAB) and then politely but firmly explain the situation to your dealer. The dealer supplied the car and tyre to you, your contract is with him, he has the legal duty to sort it out. Good luck! |
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27th Jun 2014 1:21pm |
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| Jim_Bean Member Since: 10 May 2011 Location: Staffordshire / Shropshire border Posts: 603 
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Thanks for the advise. Yes - its a 2013 Defender.
I'm just googling around at the moment for some legal backup and i'll also contact Continental directly. |
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27th Jun 2014 1:24pm |
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| roel Member Since: 08 Aug 2009 Location: Lelystad Posts: 2039  
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There is waranty on tyres too.
I had a problem with my Vredestein wintrac tyres. A few email and a visit later and I have a 40% discount on a new set off tyres including mounting etc. Good service from Vredestein I have to say as I expected less. 
So if your dealer doesn't want to help you contact the tyre company and they probably will tell you that the dealer has to put a claim in to them. That way the dealer has to do it.  Roel
1984 90 2.5 na Diesel - RR V8 (1994-2001) 1997 Camel Trophy Discovery 300TDI (2001-2009) 2005 G4 Discovery III 4.4 V8 (2008-2018) It's gone but it still hurts. 2003 90 Td5 (2009-now) |
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27th Jun 2014 1:32pm |
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| Jim_Bean Member Since: 10 May 2011 Location: Staffordshire / Shropshire border Posts: 603
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I'm just looking for a customer service email address for Continental now. I'll drop them an email and see if I have any better luck with them.
Thanks for the tips  |
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27th Jun 2014 1:34pm |
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| mees Member Since: 04 Mar 2011 Location: sdijk Posts: 38
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I have the same on all my continental tires. never had any issues.
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27th Jun 2014 1:35pm |
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| Jim_Bean Member Since: 10 May 2011 Location: Staffordshire / Shropshire border Posts: 603
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Your Continental tyres have the same fault? Have they blown as well?
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27th Jun 2014 1:37pm |
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| mees Member Since: 04 Mar 2011 Location: sdijk Posts: 38
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yes, i noticed it last year at one of my tyres. but after checking, they all had it a little bit. So thought it was normal.
still running without any issues. I think if you check your other tyres they all will have some sligth deformations on the sidewalls. |
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27th Jun 2014 1:41pm |
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| rallysteve Member Since: 10 Feb 2014 Location: Cumbria Posts: 2200 
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Have a look here (P17) from conti them selves:
http://www.evanshalshaw.com/Files/pdf/cont...s_2010.pdf Steve 02' 110 TD5 Double Cab Rebuild Thread 84' 90 3.9 V8 Caged Pickup Build Thread - Now For Sale |
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27th Jun 2014 1:43pm |
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| Jim_Bean Member Since: 10 May 2011 Location: Staffordshire / Shropshire border Posts: 603
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No - all the other tyre sidewalls are fine and have covered 14,000 miles now. Its just the spare. I've been advised that it would be an MOT failure here in the UK.
I certainly won't be using this tyre. |
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27th Jun 2014 1:44pm |
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| Jim_Bean Member Since: 10 May 2011 Location: Staffordshire / Shropshire border Posts: 603
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Thanks for that Steve. So when is a sidewall faulty and when is it 'normal'?
Seems a little strange. Also, have looked at photos of my Landy from a few months ago there was no bulge in the sidewall. Really odd. |
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27th Jun 2014 1:49pm |
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| rallysteve Member Since: 10 Feb 2014 Location: Cumbria Posts: 2200
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My understanding is that indents in the sidewall (obvioulsy excluding cuts) are not a problem but any swellings or blisters are bad news.
Steve 02' 110 TD5 Double Cab Rebuild Thread 84' 90 3.9 V8 Caged Pickup Build Thread - Now For Sale |
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27th Jun 2014 1:53pm |
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| Jim_Bean Member Since: 10 May 2011 Location: Staffordshire / Shropshire border Posts: 603
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Thanks Steve. I've contacted Conti and i'll see what they say. It looks too prominent to me to be a 'safe' indentation. I'm sure they'll wriggle out of it but i'll try anyway.
I miss my BFGs! |
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27th Jun 2014 2:03pm |
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| jimbob7 Member Since: 06 Jul 2013 Location: uk Posts: 2055 |
I have a low mileage Conti with exactly the same thing,not worried about it tho. Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5.
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27th Jun 2014 2:34pm |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6265  
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If I'm not mistaken their have a life time warranty for defects - good luck.
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27th Jun 2014 7:10pm |
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