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What should I expect as a fair cost for replacing one tire? I've been told that the repair will set me back $252 CAD, or $201 USD, with labour included. With tax, it comes out to $290 CAD, or $232 USD.
I had it pointed out to me that my Right Rear tire was underinflated this morning. Upon closer inspection, I found some sort of brass fitting/needle embedded in the centre of the tire, protruding from one of the grooves. Since my local Saturn Dealer was overbooked, I brought my vehicle to the recommended Dunlop Retailer. When Retailer mechanics took off the tire they found another nail that had gone through the bottom of the tire and gouged (taken a chunk out of) the sidewall. Evidently, this was the cause of the air leakage and not the brass metal, which had not punctured the rubber. This was not helped by having a low profile tire. The retailer gave me a loaner tire and ordered the last replacement Dunlop in the area which should arrive on Monday.
Does this price seem appropriate? I seem to pick up a puncture of some sort every year, but have never had to replace a tire. Since my tires only have 3900km (2423 miles) on them and appear new so I disappointed to have to pay for one now. I've asked the dealership for a quote and I see that the're offered for $103.00 (USD) at The Tire Rack.
Thanks in advance & Best Regards!
I had it pointed out to me that my Right Rear tire was underinflated this morning. Upon closer inspection, I found some sort of brass fitting/needle embedded in the centre of the tire, protruding from one of the grooves. Since my local Saturn Dealer was overbooked, I brought my vehicle to the recommended Dunlop Retailer. When Retailer mechanics took off the tire they found another nail that had gone through the bottom of the tire and gouged (taken a chunk out of) the sidewall. Evidently, this was the cause of the air leakage and not the brass metal, which had not punctured the rubber. This was not helped by having a low profile tire. The retailer gave me a loaner tire and ordered the last replacement Dunlop in the area which should arrive on Monday.
Does this price seem appropriate? I seem to pick up a puncture of some sort every year, but have never had to replace a tire. Since my tires only have 3900km (2423 miles) on them and appear new so I disappointed to have to pay for one now. I've asked the dealership for a quote and I see that the're offered for $103.00 (USD) at The Tire Rack.
Thanks in advance & Best Regards!