OEM Tires

[jrhog]

I purchased a used 2014 Silverado 1500 Crew LT 4x4 a few months ago. The tires have 21k miles and are close to needing replacement. I want to go to the dealer to get them replaced under the tire warranty but I have no idea if these were the OEM tires. Is there any way to tell? They are Bridgestone Dueler 255/50/17. Thanks, John

[TxTruckMan]

Dueler what? AT? HL?

 

But probably not. I think most come with Goodyear LS2s or Wrangler SRAs.

[Chevor]

Date code on tires. Last four digits on DOT stamp. Tells the week and year tires were produced. Usually stamped only on one side of tire.

[royrjs]

I have a 2015 WT and that's the exact tire it's rocking.

[jrhog]

Bridgestone Dueler AT 684II 255/50/17. DOT V6ND 650. Thanks,

[Chevor]

Other side it is four digits long at end of DOT code.

[Victor Ferreira]

Regardless, if you're getting tires replaced I wouldn't do it at the dealer. Even if they don't charge you, the tires GM puts as OEM on these trucks are crap (at least the Eagle LS/2s are).

[SILVER SLED]

I doubt you will get tires replaced under warranty with 21,000 for wear. Alot of factors go into play there.

 

As far as replacing at a dealership, any GM dealership can get you just about any brand tires/sizes. Per GM, a dealership will price match tires and now have a $100 or $50 rebate on a set of four tires sold until the end of next month (and will still price match).

[TxTruckMan]

I think that he's hoping for a free replacements under the tire warranty. I'm not sure that it works that way though. If your tires come with a 50,000 mile warranty, I think that means that they'll cover any defect for 50,000 miles, not that the tires are guaranteed to last that long. But I could be wrong.

[Chris]

I believe tires and batteries installed at the factory are wear items that dont qualify under the warranty. The replacements you buy at the dealer carry their own warranty.

[14 Silverado]

They will not replace them under the tire warranty. They are a spec tire that are junk that come on new cars designed to only last 20-30 thousand miles. I've never had a tire on any of my new vehicles ever last longer then 24 thousand miles. They are always just cheap junk that they buy from the lowest bidder.

[Victor Ferreira]

They will not replace them under the tire warranty. They are a spec tire that are junk that come on new cars designed to only last 20-30 thousand miles. I've never had a tire on any of my new vehicles ever last longer then 24 thousand miles. They are always just cheap junk that they buy from the lowest bidder.

Exactly. Only the high end Euro brands put premium rubber as OEM.

 

For anything else, when OEM tires are worn out, I'd advise to research the category. Chances are there's much better tires to be had for your car / truck.

 

 

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[dbcooper748]

If they do anything at all, they will most likely pro-rate the tires under warranty

[jrhog]

The date code is 2014. The local Bridgestone dealer said the 60k warranty is for defect and tread wear. I will let you know if I get anywhere with the dealer. Thanks,

[amxguy1970]

If they do anything at all, they will most likely pro-rate the tires under warranty

 

This, if your tires last 25k and they have a 50k mile tread wear warranty they might give you half the price of a set of tires towards a new set. Then again being a new vehicle it might be exempt but not sure. Curious to see how this goes.

 

They will not replace them under the tire warranty. They are a spec tire that are junk that come on new cars designed to only last 20-30 thousand miles. I've never had a tire on any of my new vehicles ever last longer then 24 thousand miles. They are always just cheap junk that they buy from the lowest bidder.

 

They aren't always junk. A tire is a tire, if it comes with tires that are rated at 50k miles then they aren't designed to only go 20-30 (that is most the tires actually). Also they might not be up to snuff for some people in terms of performance (not sticky enough for handling) or off road (they might not look cool or be good at off road) but the tire is designed mostly for on road. Doesn't mean they are junk. Some have been pretty bad (the stock uniroyal tires come to mind back in the day).

 

With that the tires on the full size SUV's aren't bad at all and last. My mom has 40k on her stock 20's and maybe half way worn. My buddy had a cavalier with 89k when he replaced his stock goodyears. My lifting partner travels a ton on the highway in his tahoe and went 80k on his stock set of tires on 17's. Depends on how you drive, you drive like a grandma you can get many tires to last a long time or strictly tons of highway mileage. You drive harder (guessing you do and so do I) they will last a lot shorter. My brother got a set of 60k mile warranty tires on his truck, 30k later they are shot. He drives a little harder but also services pools, lots of neighborhood turning which eats tires.

 

Me personally OP if they will pro-rate your tires then upgrade them with something they have at the dealer that fits your style and purpose.

 

Tyler