Car is an '07 Subaru Impreza 2.5 (non WRX) Wagon. I have a slow leak on one of my tires. Multiple shops have said that it is coming from the tire bead area but no-one is able to fix it--bead seal hasn't worked... Tires only have ~15k on them but this particular one HAS been patched from an earlier puncture. I have a few questions...
Is this warranty-able? First guess is no because tire was damaged--nothing to do with tread life. Problem with warranty is that these tires have enough wear on them that if I need to replace one--I have to replace all 4 (thanks AWD). Sooo... I thought I was out four tires except it gets better... latest shop says that my problem is not the tire but the wheel.... It may have a ding in it (thanks Wife). That brings me to a decision.... apparently an OEM replacement wheel from Subaru is $600.00!!! Fvck that.
So I may need new wheels and tires.... Anyone have experience with places like Tire Rack? Does the savings just get erased by mounting and balancing charges when you take it to a shop?
Can any of the car guys figure out an OEM wheel size for me for this car (offset, backspacing, etc.)?
Any recommendations on good 205/55-16 tires?
Any recommendations for good places to get wheels?
Or.... is there a way I can fix my apparently bum wheel?
Thanks in advance....
Is this warranty-able? First guess is no because tire was damaged--nothing to do with tread life. Problem with warranty is that these tires have enough wear on them that if I need to replace one--I have to replace all 4 (thanks AWD). Sooo... I thought I was out four tires except it gets better... latest shop says that my problem is not the tire but the wheel.... It may have a ding in it (thanks Wife). That brings me to a decision.... apparently an OEM replacement wheel from Subaru is $600.00!!! Fvck that.
So I may need new wheels and tires.... Anyone have experience with places like Tire Rack? Does the savings just get erased by mounting and balancing charges when you take it to a shop?
Can any of the car guys figure out an OEM wheel size for me for this car (offset, backspacing, etc.)?
Any recommendations on good 205/55-16 tires?
Any recommendations for good places to get wheels?
Or.... is there a way I can fix my apparently bum wheel?
Thanks in advance....