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RVER's avatar
RVER
Explorer
Aug 14, 2014

Bridgestone R250 Tires

I had to get a new Bridgestone R250 Duravis tire and when put on there were problems but the tire was manufactured 35th week of 2013 and I complained I wanted a tire manufactured in 2014. No fault of the tire store the tire was defective so was replaced and that tire was older, manufactured 18th week of 2013. The guy at the tire store said that is what the warehouse has on hand and he talked to Bridgestone and they told him "they have not newer tires manufactured" Is that even possible or is he blowing smoke up my ass? I spent over $300 for this tire and it is already a year and half old. That is not good at all and told him I was going to check it out. HELP!!!!
Thanks in advance
  • Cummins12V98's avatar
    Cummins12V98
    Explorer III
    Aug 14, 2014
    RVER wrote:
    Where is Trailer tires and wheels located? Do you have a number or if I know where they are located can get a number.
    Thanks!!!


    I could give it to you but if you copy and paste what I typed into google you will have their info.

    I am helpful but not that helpful. ;)
  • RVER's avatar
    RVER
    Explorer
    Aug 14, 2014
    Where is Trailer tires and wheels located? Do you have a number or if I know where they are located can get a number.
    Thanks!!!
  • FastEagle's avatar
    FastEagle
    Explorer
    Aug 14, 2014
    Industry: Shelf life not the answer
    U.S. tire industry says a shelf life is not the answer. Donald Shea of the Rubber Manufacturers Association said: “What it is is a complex series of events that can make a tire deteriorate. One, is the amount of mileage; two is the abuse it takes on the road; third and perhaps most important is the maintenance that is given or not given to the tire. If the public gets the impression that they could continue to use a tire until that use by date that could send clearly the wrong message.”

    By Robert Hager
    NBC News


    FastEagle
  • Cummins12V98's avatar
    Cummins12V98
    Explorer III
    Aug 14, 2014
    Call Scott at trailertiresandwheels.com see if he has them and what the dates are.
  • tsetsaf's avatar
    tsetsaf
    Explorer III
    Aug 14, 2014
    They are lying. Get a new tire. Reputable tire shops will not sell anything over 6 months old.
  • Me_Again's avatar
    Me_Again
    Explorer III
    Aug 14, 2014
    Someone is blowing smoke. Ask for a 20 percent discount or tires less than 6 mounts old.

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