2013 STS rear tire

[SpyderGAAZ]

Hello
need some help ....STS has 5000 miles and I just realized that I have a slow leak in the tire.
when I called the dealer he told me that they do not repair tires so I will have to buy a new one?
is this the safe route to take ?
I cannot see anything in the tire but haven't looked that close. I have not been to the dealer since my 900 mile check and it runs great.
If it needs anything I wouldn't attempt it anyway-chick thing:sour:!!!
just want to make sure this is the correct option
thanks
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[SpyderAnn01]

You're kind of stuck if your dealer won't repair it. If you wanted you could have him remove the wheel and you could take it to a tire shop to see if they can find the leak and repair it. Or you can just buy a new tire.

 

[SpyderGAAZ]

Thanks for the reply!
i was just wondering if this is the norm for dealers to just replace and not fix the rear tire?
would your dealer fix the tire?
thanks

 

[Chupaca]

Sadly

It is becoming the norm with all tire places. They do not want to run the risk of a suit so they just replace the tire. I plug my own and if you can find a Jose's used tire shop they can help out. But you will have to find the leak. Could be a loose valve core or a small hole. If it is too close to the sidewall then pretty much no one will fix it. :banghead: