Tire Blow Outs and Trailer Damage??

Barb · 09-30-2008, 11:04 PM

Here is the latest update on my Trailer/Tire issue. Goodyear North America, sent me to a Goodyear dealer of their recommendation, to inspect all 8 mounted tires. This was a complete waste of time, as the heaviest vehicle they see is an F350, and they had only sold this tire a few times, in all their operations. Their tire machine was too small to fit the hub, and couldn’t of balanced them anyway. After losing a whole day off work, I did find a Light Truck dealer that was honest enough to say that the Blow up was not normal, for any tire, and that I should trade all 8 tires. At $315.00 (retail) a tire, this was a bit ludicrous to me, as 2 of the tires were still brand new. But Goodyear Corp authorized a pro-rated deal that was really good..4 tires at no cost, 3 at under $90.00 each and full price for the one that blew-up (that $315.00 retail price). If they allowed a dime on that one, they would have to admit some liability for the damage it did, a smart move legally on their part. The tire is in Akron Ohio for further evaluation and they will LMK, if it is a failure after testing etc… The trailer damage is estimated at $14,000. to start, I was a little low on that guess, there are 4 panels inside and out to be replaced and 12 Z-bars, the front Axle etc… My Insurance Company is freaking out, of course, and making life miserable. My adjuster knows nothing about trailers and would rather pay the $2,000. tow to PA from NJ on a flat bed, than reimburse me for the fuel to get the trailer to Goldrush…what an idiot!!

The funny thing is, as a body shop Manager, this is the first claim I have ever submitted for myself, and I find the shoe on my other foot, is a little tight right now.
Barb Seemann

09-30-2008, 11:04 PM	#9
Barb Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Tire Blow Outs and Trailer Damage?? Here is the latest update on my Trailer/Tire issue. Goodyear North America, sent me to a Goodyear dealer of their recommendation, to inspect all 8 mounted tires. This was a complete waste of time, as the heaviest vehicle they see is an F350, and they had only sold this tire a few times, in all their operations. Their tire machine was too small to fit the hub, and couldn’t of balanced them anyway. After losing a whole day off work, I did find a Light Truck dealer that was honest enough to say that the Blow up was not normal, for any tire, and that I should trade all 8 tires. At $315.00 (retail) a tire, this was a bit ludicrous to me, as 2 of the tires were still brand new. But Goodyear Corp authorized a pro-rated deal that was really good..4 tires at no cost, 3 at under $90.00 each and full price for the one that blew-up (that $315.00 retail price). If they allowed a dime on that one, they would have to admit some liability for the damage it did, a smart move legally on their part. The tire is in Akron Ohio for further evaluation and they will LMK, if it is a failure after testing etc… The trailer damage is estimated at $14,000. to start, I was a little low on that guess, there are 4 panels inside and out to be replaced and 12 Z-bars, the front Axle etc… My Insurance Company is freaking out, of course, and making life miserable. My adjuster knows nothing about trailers and would rather pay the $2,000. tow to PA from NJ on a flat bed, than reimburse me for the fuel to get the trailer to Goldrush…what an idiot!! The funny thing is, as a body shop Manager, this is the first claim I have ever submitted for myself, and I find the shoe on my other foot, is a little tight right now. Barb Seemann __________________