I have a sidewall bubble on a goodyear eagle ls2 tire?

the tire is 5 months old and has about 5k miles on it.


i know i didn't hit any pot holes or rough roads to cause an impact bubble, but the audi dealer doesn't believe me.


do you think i'll get a discount from goodyear for a new tire, or will i get a new tire for free because it might be caused by a defect?|||Yes you did. That sort of damage is caused by a sharp impact and only by a sharp impact. It is not a defect.|||Take it to a Goodyear dealer and have them look at it.An EXPERIENCED tire tech will know if it is an impact break or a separation. Sounds like you need a new tire any way so when they get it off the vehicle they can cut it open and inspect further to diagnose what happened if there's any doubt. 9.5 times out of 10 though they can tell just by looking at it.Good year should warranty the tire if it is new as you say it is. Reciept or not.Side walls dont just get bubbles for nothing. Usually it is caused by an impact of some sort and very rarely a defective tire.|||You can try but doubt it, it would be the same, if you have gotten a puncture that was to close to the sidewall to repair typically means your out of a tire, unless you have a tire warranty.And its hard to say you didn't hit anything,the damage had to come from some where, in the future i would check your tire pressure as well, over inflated tires are pron to more damage from the road.Gl|||You say the tire is 5 months old with about 5k miles on it. Is this a new car? If not don't take it to the Audi dealer take it to a Goodyear dealer with a receipt from when you bought it. If it is a new car I would still take it to a Goodyear dealer to have them look at it and see if they can either warranty the tire or call the Service Manager of the Audi dealer. Of all the receipts I trash tires, batteries and oil changes I keep in the vehicle at all times for warranty purposes plus it helps the value at trade in time if you can show maintenance records.|||best bet is to call Goodyear's customer service, explain your situation, car dealers are hurting and ain't getting up off nothing if they don't have to, there barely staying in business as it is. where as Goodyear is doing very well and may want to keep your business in the future, it's all customer satisfaction in that realm, and one tire means nothing to them, but then again Audi may not be your first choice for new car next time will it.. my dad had a Goodyear separate on his truck and tore up the molding and paint on his truck, guess what? they payed for repair and not one but 4 new tires, but then again he knows who to ***** at.|||My opinion is you are in-titled to a new tire from Goodyear or Audi whoever the warranty falls on. Side wall bubbles are due to improper construction of the tire layers and/or rubber layering. Do not give up if the first Rep doesn't help. Keep climbing the ladder, I have never gone away with nothing if I keep asking for someone higher up. *****They don't want you to bad mouth their product/business, so if they argue at all just tell them that you won't be able to recommend their product and might have to suggest against it due to the negative experience you have had***** As a rep before... We were instructed to resist to the point of negative publicity !! Messed up I know but that is another way they save money at the expense of the consumer!!!! GOOD LUCK AND DON'T GIVE UP!!!!!!! They will give you what you want if you fight hard enough.......#1 Customer is eventually right.|||Defects on tires are only covered on the top treaded area. All sidewall bubbles are caused by some sort of impact. They wont give you a new tire, but if you call goodyear and start a claim, they might give you some goodwill credit towards a new tire.|||My experience with the audi dealer is they wont ever give up money unless you bought an r8 with cash. There is a slim chance you can get them to give you a discount becuase they will blame it on you. I would first call Goodyear and see what they do.|||Bad tires aren't unheard of... But of course, no one will want to believe that it's not your fault. I would make some calls, talk to supervisors and see what happens. The squeaky wheel gets the grease...|||good y will perhaps be able to tell what caused the damage BUT dont expect a diss count on a new tyrestraight away. i would think u will pay F/P and if they find its not your fault then they will refund you.