blown tire collision or comprehensive
I had a tire blow out and i have geico insurance. The blowout caused damage to the camper because i had to get off the bay bridge before i could pull over. I have been told that i am at fault and this...
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We have a Cardinal friend that replaced ST Marathons with BFG Commercial TA's in 2010 on his new trailer with 6K axles. One of the TA's failed in Arizona this winter and Michelin/BFG is paying for trailer damage and one tire. He replaced the TA's with XPS RIBs this time, which he should have bought to start with, so I am not sure if they paid for a new TA or RIB.
Discount Tire in Mesa did all the paper work and shipped the failed tire to BFG. He said it was like doing a police report, location, speed etc etc! They checked the air pressure in the other three tires and noted that on the paper work also.
He is happy with the customer service he received at Discount and from Michelin/BFG.
Again, why take a hit on your insurance with a claim, when it should be with the tire company. I know the with Goodyear if you claim it on your insurance they will pay your deductible. But why do it that way. Go to the tire company first, and if you come up short, then ask your insurance company to pay the difference or eat it.
BTW, he said it almost put him in the ditch when it went. Jerking the the whole rig to the left violently. 34-35 trailer and newer GM 3500 SRW truck. I know others that lost a tire and did not even know it until someone flagged them over!
Chris
Discount Tire in Mesa did all the paper work and shipped the failed tire to BFG. He said it was like doing a police report, location, speed etc etc! They checked the air pressure in the other three tires and noted that on the paper work also.
He is happy with the customer service he received at Discount and from Michelin/BFG.
Again, why take a hit on your insurance with a claim, when it should be with the tire company. I know the with Goodyear if you claim it on your insurance they will pay your deductible. But why do it that way. Go to the tire company first, and if you come up short, then ask your insurance company to pay the difference or eat it.
BTW, he said it almost put him in the ditch when it went. Jerking the the whole rig to the left violently. 34-35 trailer and newer GM 3500 SRW truck. I know others that lost a tire and did not even know it until someone flagged them over!
Chris
