Crack in tires, Replace?

[Wheelin98TJ]

Yes, in my state it doesn't say anything for used cars. But dealers can't sell tires older than 6 yrs. However on used cars, I don't think there are state laws in Texas for that. In California it goes by tread depth, can't legally sell a car less than a certain depth

Here in Michigan, I think they can sell anything if it’s sold “as-is”.

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[Tigg]

Got some new rubber. I made a complaint with Toyota Corp of the dealer, not sure what will bring of it but dealer was not willing to share the new tire cost

 

[ecidiego]

I went to a Jeep dealer today and lucked out that a tech was willing to drive around just to test the suspension, cause being my first jeep, felt floaty. But he assured its how rubicons ride.

I contacted sales rep from the Toyota dealership and it seems they might be willing to work with me, we are waiting on sales manager. I will give them a couple days. 9 year old tires on a 2022 while advertising New Tires online, I think they will help. If not I'll go to Discount Tire or local Jeep dealer and get the written inspection and take it for partial reimbursement or Google review it will unfortunately be.

They put used 9-year-old tires on a truck and sold it to you you've got them by the balls

 

[Scott L]

Are those wrangler wheels? I’d give the dealer the benefit of the doubt here sounds like once you pointed it out they fixed it. My guess whoever traded it in tried putting everything back to stock and threw on some old tires. Around here if the tread depth is ok the tires could be fifty years old and pass inspection.

 

[JTGuy]

If those tires had no cracks they are still 9 years old. One good hot long run on the freeway and that will be it. The dealer should replace them. Check the lot for tires that old on other cars. Tell the dealer you are going to notify everyone.

 

[Main Line Willys]

They look like the optional Rubicon wheel

 

[WILDHOBO]

Thanks. I was hoping that wouldnt be the answer right after purchasing. I wonder if it's legal for dealers to sell 9 yr old tires on a car.

And if this is a gladiator, the pressure is too high. Stock tires are supposed to be at 37psi cold. If they’re different than stock size, check with the tire manufacturer, but yes, they don’t look good.

 

[JTGuy]

Those are not the tires it came with new. Someone took the good ones and put those trash tires on it.

 

[Scott0700]

If for no other reason than to aggravate them, file a small claims court action against them for the cost of the tires.

 

[Florida Mojave]

The issue is the age of the tires - the dealer should never have sold that TRUCK with those tires - whether they put them on or not.... that speaks highly of their inspection program and doesn't do much for their reputation either.
They knew they screwed up that's why they would not let you share the cost...
Another reason to be completely informed before you make the purchase. You could have called them out at that time and saved yourself some headache.

 

[Jefe1018]

Got some new rubber. I made a complaint with Toyota Corp of the dealer, not sure what will bring of it but dealer was not willing to share the new tire cost

I think I read this wrong… They weren’t willing to replace the tires?

 

[legacy_etu]

I think I read this wrong… They weren’t willing to replace the tires?

That's the way I read it. They wouldn't pay up so he replaced them himself and filled a complaint against them. Shitty dealer.

 

[Jefe1018]

That's the way I read it. They wouldn't pay up so he replaced them himself and filled a complaint against them. Shitty dealer.

At first I thought it said they wouldn’t share the cost, as in replaced them but wouldn’t tell him how much they cost but that doesn’t make much sense at all now does it? ?

Anyways, that is the definition of not standing behind the product you sold.

Google, Yelp, Better Business, threat of small claims court, small claims court, all on the table.

Op, share the name of the dealer.

 

[Sweetums]

Looking at the date code, those tires are from May of 2015, that makes them nearly 9 years old. Replace them and take it up with the dealer afterwards. Keep the old tires for proof.

If necessary, keep the ad saying "new tires" and sue in small claims for the cost to replace them with the same make and model tire. It's a crap shoot, the big thing is the ad said "new tires" - without that, all used cars are pretty much sold "as is" and it's on your to check things yourself. You might be able to nail them on the false ad, but it depends on your state law. There might be a state statute that says all sales are "as is" regardless of the ad.

The nice thing is civil cases are based on "the preponderance of the evidence" - meaning you just need to convince the small claims judge that there's a >50% chance you're right and the dealer is wrong.

 

[Tigg]

At first I thought it said they wouldn’t share the cost, as in replaced them but wouldn’t tell him how much they cost but that doesn’t make much sense at all now does it? ?

Anyways, that is the definition of not standing behind the product you sold.

Google, Yelp, Better Business, threat of small claims court, small claims court, all on the table.

Op, share the name of the dealer.

I'm in contact with Toyota Corporation as it was a Toyota dealer. I'm reluctant to share as I got a good deal on the car. The AD did say New Tires, however it was on cars.com and not on their website, I think there is some fine print on cars(.)com that states all ads can contain details that might not be accurate? I'll check in with Toyota Corp and update the thread, but last I heard their options are limited as it is not a Toyota brand vehicle

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