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Is it normal for new tires to look like this?
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Lots of vehicles that are damaged in shipping and repaired are sold as new. And the dealership does not have to report the damage to Carfax or any other reporting agency. And until vehicle is titled, it is still a "new" car
As long as the vehicle makes it off the car carrier onto dealership lot, it is then the responsibility of the dealer to handle any damages.
CogitoErgoLevo
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Looks like the tech used a ton of whatever grease they use to mount the tires and did not clean them after.
My tires looked pretty much like that yesterday after installation and right before the tech cleaned them.
I don't have nubs in my new tires either btw, and I am sure that mine are new.
My tires looked pretty much like that yesterday after installation and right before the tech cleaned them.
I don't have nubs in my new tires either btw, and I am sure that mine are new.
Darksteel165
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If they were sure they were new they wouldn't be ordering new ones for OP though.
CogitoErgoLevo
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You are correct.
For some reason i missed his post about dealership replacing them
sessman
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To add one more layer to this, I drove to a reputable tire shop near me and asked their opinion. The guy looked at them, measured all tread depth in multiple areas of all 4 tires and they all read between 10-11/32. He said they're definitely new and that some tires don't come with the nubs anymore. He said they should have been cleaned but they definitely look new.
Now the dealer says my replacement tires will be in tomorrow. What would you guys do?
Now the dealer says my replacement tires will be in tomorrow. What would you guys do?
Dewey
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Did you try cleaning them yet?
What happens if the new tires come in and look exactly the same?
sessman
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Not yet, was waiting to use my pressure washer on them and have to wait because I just had my truck ceramic done...that is my fear as well. What if this time they scratch a rim or something else happens and it wasn't even necessary.
Dewey
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Pressure washing won’t do much. You need a spray on product to clean the rubber blooming. Money well invested because you’ll need it later anyway no matter which tire you have.
sessman
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I just bought the Adams stuff you recommended. Can't decide if I have them replace them or not...
CogitoErgoLevo
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Why don't you have the dealership clean the tires since they should have done it before. If they say no, then have them replace the tires.
sessman
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I'm thinking you're right.
Side note, and off topic, but that Adams cleaner is so good that you can dilute it 2 or 3 to 1 !Some tires are worse than others with blooming but it seems to get better over time. Give them a good cleaning and see how they are in a few days. It’s something you will have to do regardless every so often no matter what tire you buy.
This is what I use but plenty of other good products out there that do the same thing.
Adam's Wheel & Tire Cleaner
Scroll down to see the video. This product is designed to make cleaning stubborn tires and caked up wheel contamination a breeze with one chemical. The formulation specifically targets neglected sidewalls and wheel surfaces to breakdown buildup. Safe on all tires & painted, powder-coated, clear...adamspolishes.com
This.
That type tire won't have big nubs. I see plenty of mold flash on there that indicates they're new.
Clean as suggested and move on. Thank the dealer for making it right, but let them sell the ordered set to someone else. Or they'll send them back. Done all the time.
