Tire damaged at dealer

[heresick]

I was on my way from the night shift at work and my TPMS light came on late last night.
Less than 800 miles on these tires, car is officially two weeks old

Pulled over and tried checking out all of my tires, but couldn’t find any sign of damage.
Tried to recalibrate sensors to clear code.

Figured that we went from having 110* days to 80 degree days in AZ because of the smog from the fires blocking some of the sun, I just needed to let some summer air out and swap for winter /s

Take to dealer first thing in the morning today, to get tire checked out.

I have tire and wheel warranty. Didn’t cost me anything, but they had to order a new tire. Kept car at the dealer all day -noticed the mileage on it went up a little (peculiar)

After they replaced the tire (unrepairable- I picked up a screw at a weird angle) the rep pulls my R around and I give it a walk around and notice this piece of metal is stuck in a different tire.

He quickly tried to grab it when he saw I was snapping a photo. They pulled my car back in, and checked the tire with the soapy water spray - no air bubbles.

Drove for about 10 miles, TPMS sensor light came on again.

Luckily I just installed a hardwired dash cam so we can see if I accrue any extra miles this next visit when I take it back tomorrow ?

Side note- anyone know what this metal piece could be from? The spike is nearly as big as the rep’s finger.

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[gohighhhehrr]

The car also has a built in GPS history, it was posted here some days ago. Instructions are on the manual as well. You can use this to check if they have driven the car.

 

[MrTuckers]

I was on my way from the night shift at work and my TPMS light came on late last night.
Less than 800 miles on these tires, car is officially two weeks old

Pulled over and tried checking out all of my tires, but couldn’t find any sign of damage.
Tried to recalibrate sensors to clear code.

Figured that we went from having 110* days to 80 degree days in AZ because of the smog from the fires blocking some of the sun, I just needed to let some summer air out and swap for winter /s

Take to dealer first thing in the morning today, to get tire checked out.

I have tire and wheel warranty. Didn’t cost me anything, but they had to order a new tire. Kept car at the dealer all day -noticed the mileage on it went up a little (peculiar)

After they replaced the tire (unrepairable- I picked up a screw at a weird angle) the rep pulls my R around and I give it a walk around and notice this piece of metal is stuck in a different tire.

He quickly tried to grab it when he saw I was snapping a photo. They pulled my car back in, and checked the tire with the soapy water spray - no air bubbles.

Drove for about 10 miles, TPMS sensor light came on again.

Luckily I just installed a hardwired dash cam so we can see if I accrue any extra miles this next visit when I take it back tomorrow ?

Side note- anyone know what this metal piece could be from? The spike is nearly as big as the rep’s finger.

What the heck? At first I thought it looked like an allen key tool.

 

[RBrackett]

that looks a brake drag reduction clip from the brakes?! i haven't touched mine so idk if it is or not

 

[fk-eight]

Keep in mind, the TPMS will trip if the tires are overinflated, as well. Ask me how I know???

Ok, I'll tell you. The car is shipped from Swindon England, by boat, and the tires are inflated to 50PSI, the Max sidewall pressure, for the journey. So the tires don't flatspot, while the car is strapped down.

Part of the PDI is for the dealer to adjust the tire pressures. Well, I drove mine 300 miles with 50 Psi in the tires. I aired the tires down, and calibrated the light, and never saw the light, again, until It had been about 2 weeks since I drove the car.

Keep in mind, the TPMS sensors, which aren't even mounted inside the tire, they're mounted on the shock, give you the least amount of problems, when you set them to the cold tire pressure, on the drivers door jamb. I believe its 35 front and 33 rear.

 

[Draxaan]

The car also has a built in GPS history, it was posted here some days ago. Instructions are on the manual as well. You can use this to check if they have driven the car.

Do you remember the feature name for the manual?

 

[Phy]

Looks like the spring from the brake shoes. Probably not from yours. I would expect at most 2-3 miles if they drive it a bit to clear the TPMS code.

 

[civicmanic]

It's just brake hardware, likely the tire picked it up from the shop floor. I doubt it did any damage.

Did you check your tire pressures?

 

[RBrackett]

Keep in mind, the TPMS will trip if the tires are overinflated, as well. Ask me how I know???

Ok, I'll tell you. The car is shipped from Swindon England, by boat, and the tires are inflated to 50PSI, the Max sidewall pressure, for the journey. So the tires don't flatspot, while the car is strapped down.

Part of the PDI is for the dealer to adjust the tire pressures. Well, I drove mine 300 miles with 50 Psi in the tires. I aired the tires down, and calibrated the light, and never saw the light, again, until It had been about 2 weeks since I drove the car.

Keep in mind, the TPMS sensors, which aren't even mounted inside the tire, they're mounted on the shock, give you the least amount of problems, when you set them to the cold tire pressure, on the drivers door jamb. I believe its 35 front and 33 rear.

^^ this

happened to me when i first picked up my CTR, "wow this is really rough and bouncy ride" get home and all 4 were ~47PSI. (no light tho) then i s let out the pressure and calibrated and never had an issue. until i installed the new rims and was like "wow this is really a squishy ride" aaaannnddd forgot to check tire pressure and the light came on in about 5 miles. inflated to 35/33 psi calibrated and went away and nothing has come back for the past 1k miles

 

[GotCTR?]

what is the recommended psi for stock tires and rims? i heard 40

 

[tinyman392]

what is the recommended psi for stock tires and rims? i heard 40

Mine are 35/33 F/R.

 

[RBrackett]

what is the recommended psi for stock tires and rims? i heard 40

inside the driver side door is says 35 front 33 rear. maybe its changed on the 2020?

 

[heresick]

Looks like the spring from the brake shoes. Probably not from yours. I would expect at most 2-3 miles if they drive it a bit to clear the TPMS code.

Took it back to the dealer this morning.
They replaced the second tire that had the brake spring in it, as it had the tiniest little puncture, and seeped out to ~30psi

I checked pressure in all tires and was sitting 35-30 fr 30-33 rear

A little off, and not uniform to spec.

They replaced second tire, aired up appropriate tires to proper specs, and now no code!

Also addressed driving to clear TPMS and they confirmed.

Thank you all for your insight!

 

[BoxsterSteve]

I was on my way from the night shift at work and my TPMS light came on late last night.
Less than 800 miles on these tires, car is officially two weeks old

Pulled over and tried checking out all of my tires, but couldn’t find any sign of damage.
Tried to recalibrate sensors to clear code.

Figured that we went from having 110* days to 80 degree days in AZ because of the smog from the fires blocking some of the sun, I just needed to let some summer air out and swap for winter /s

Take to dealer first thing in the morning today, to get tire checked out.

I have tire and wheel warranty. Didn’t cost me anything, but they had to order a new tire. Kept car at the dealer all day -noticed the mileage on it went up a little (peculiar)

After they replaced the tire (unrepairable- I picked up a screw at a weird angle) the rep pulls my R around and I give it a walk around and notice this piece of metal is stuck in a different tire.

He quickly tried to grab it when he saw I was snapping a photo. They pulled my car back in, and checked the tire with the soapy water spray - no air bubbles.

Drove for about 10 miles, TPMS sensor light came on again.

Luckily I just installed a hardwired dash cam so we can see if I accrue any extra miles this next visit when I take it back tomorrow ?

Side note- anyone know what this metal piece could be from? The spike is nearly as big as the rep’s finger.

That looks like a staple from a smashed wooden skid.

 

[MadMage]

inside the driver side door is says 35 front 33 rear. maybe its changed on the 2020?

No, it's still 35/33

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