DZeckhausen

A 2.5 mile commute, by my calculation!

350zroadster

iTrader: (1)

look at the number of times driven

DZeckhausen

Hey, you're right! I missed that one. He's only driven it twice, yet he's commuted to work 8 times. Something doesn't quite add up.

barrybell

No he said he was on the freeway eight times (I drive on two separate freeways to work in the morning a day), that's 4 freeways a day. Maybe that's what he means.

barrybell

I decided to look at the tires, picture blownup and added brightness.
Look at the radial tears. What does that mean to the tire experts?

KONVERTER

iTrader: (2)

im out of this one now...

but the blown up pic just shows how the rim cut the tire and from the tire bending after it was cut the rubber cracking...

woogemooge

same thing happened to my friend's supra turbo when i was riding with him...he posted it on the supra forum, where some michelin rep read about it and gave him 50% discount on all 4 pilot sports. not bad!

barrybell

KONVERTER are you a tire expert?

tree-fity-zee

I live really close to my work. I drive to work, home for lunch, back to work and back home at the end of the day. Hopefully that clears any suspicion. As for why I chose these tires, after reading all the good things about the Falken 451's on the posts, who wouldn't get them. Great tires at a great price. Too good to pass up.

My rim is doing well, I brought them in and cleaned them just to look for damages. Everything checks...OK.

Keep the comments coming, good or bad, it's a learning experience for all.

I'm in Orlando, Fl for a convention all week so i'll check this forum from time to time. This is why I wanted to get this resolved quickly, now I have to wait a week

By the way, I watched them put my rims on as well and boy did they have a hard time. I made sure they didn't scratch it up.

KONVERTER

iTrader: (2)

no... but im just looking at it as if it were hapning...

thats why i dont know the terms for things.. haha.. like the nozzle the air goes in.. hrm... i thought of it earlier..

if a harder rubber is bent more then it can stand it will crack..

i dunno.. im just going by what i see..

barrybell

I do not know how accuate this is...........
but 74mm is 2.91 inches into wheel well

WashUJon

I noticed that, too, and I'm still not sure I understand...

jackwhale

Posted a while ago:
tree-fity-zee: When pressure in my tires is low, the pressure sensor starts flashing. Was your pressure sensor flashing before the big bang?

Todd@ProDyno

Please let me apologize in the delay of customer care calling you back. I made the mistake of transferring your voicemail to a representative that was out on Saturday. He just got the message, reviewed the thread and pics and is calling you now. Andrew will take good care of you. I am very interested in seeing this tire in person.

Thank you for being patient.

Thank the rest of you for your input.

tree-fity-zee

Thanks Todd.

I'm not pointing any fingers at anybody. I'd just like to get the issue resolved because I miss driving my car(Even though I won't get to see it until the end of this week). So far, I'm happy with your prompt attention in this matter. Check your PM. I sent you my cel number.

Phil

HREWheelMaker

When you get the new tires mounted, I would suggest having the mounted & 'aired-up' tire/wheel assembly dunked in a water tank to ensure there are no leaks. Most tire shops have these dunk tanks to inspect tires for leaks & punctures.

Those are three-piece wheels you have? It's possible that the silicone seal is defective or was damaged during the tire mounting procedure. Usually, the seal won't leak air that quickly, but who knows?

Are we talking about the 245/35-19? If so, the 245/35-19 is right at the outside of its' design parameters on a 19x9.5. I would suggest using the 275/30-19 on the front- it's a better fit for the 19x9.5, and you won't have any clearance issues.

I've had good experiences with the Falken tires- I think there is more than just a tire issue here...

Regards,

Bob Hale
Technical Specialist
HRE Performance Wheels

tree-fity-zee

I just received a call from Andrew(Customer Rep at Discount Tires), and guess what, they are shipping me a brand new tire today free of charge. Now this is what I call EXCELLENT SERVICE!! Thank you all for all your comments. I will be starting a new post to praise these guys!

tree-fity-zee

Jackwhale - Sensors did not indicate anything. the "PSI" warning never appeared on the guage.

HREWheelMaker - There 285/35 rears are the ones that blew out. The 245's fit great.

I have no doubt that Falken's 451's = great tire + great price.

I can't praise Discount Tires enough on how excellent their service is. They came through. I highly recommend these guys to all you 350z owners out there!

Todd@ProDyno

Definitly sorry for the ionconvienence, but I am sure you will be happy with the Falkens in the end. Andrew said you were great to talk with. Thanks again.

spoonsport

I'm glad everyone seems to be happy. And that "customer service" is still alive and well. There are thousands of horror stories out there and the net is the fastest way to get bad news out.

Todd- My hats off to the staff at Discount Tire! Hope to do business with you guys when I get back from the desert.

tree-50Z- I hope you have better luck next time around.

Spoon