Author Topic: 2004 Optra tire and alignment problems (Read 1772 times)

magicdan · « **on:** May 03, 2005, 11:21:49 am »

I have a new Optra with only 18000 km the front tires are bald and the Alignment is off. GM says it is not their fault. And claim that I have hit something. I am the only driver of the car I would know if I have hit something.

ovr50 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 03, 2005, 11:55:17 am »

This is the 3rd post on the same topic and all posts are identical. Please DO NOT double or triple post as all that happens is your replies get spread all over the place.

Craig · « **Reply #2 on:** May 03, 2005, 12:36:13 pm »

Or you just get flamed for being a n00b.

magicdan · « **Reply #3 on:** May 03, 2005, 01:37:11 pm »

Sorry about the double posting regaurding the 2004 optra. I am new. I thought I was putting them with related topics

mrthompson · « **Reply #4 on:** May 03, 2005, 01:43:46 pm »

It's best to post your topic in only one area. This makes it easier for you to follow up afterward, i.e. not having to chase down multiple threads on the same topic.

magicdan · « **Reply #5 on:** May 04, 2005, 05:13:56 pm »

I tried to get replacement tires. Kumo these tires are no longer made. I did get bf goodrich tires that came with a great warentee

morty · « **Reply #6 on:** May 06, 2005, 02:41:21 am »

Really a tough one to pass any particular blame. The car could have come brand new with the alignment being completely out, which is not uncommon. Many times new cars come from the plant and the alignment is not correct. However, you could also have knocked the alignment out simply by hitting a large pothole. You may not even remember, but it could be something that seemed small at the moment it happened.

Difficult thing is proving who is in the right. You could fight with them over it, but you will probably end up with nothing.

What it does show is how important proper alignment is.

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