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$100 Site Donor 2024
I have a 2005 Mercedes S500 with OEM staggered tire configuration. The rear tires I purchase always have a treadwear of 500 (or more) last no longer than 17k miles. I have tried Continental, Bridgestone, and even Goodyear tires once. Michelin highest treadwear for this S500 is 300, so I don't purchase Michelins for this vehicle. I have Michelins on all my other vehicles.
About two years ago I purchased Bridgestones for this S500 in Salt Lake City from Discount Tire. They lasted about 17k miles. The Bridgestones have a 50k mile warranty. Last year Discount Tire in Columbia, SC replaced the Bridgestone, with a very generous mileage credit. I now live in the Seattle area, and the rear tires had about 17k on them, and the tires worn below safe tread levels again. Discount Tire again replaced the tires with a very generous mileage credit.
The reason I post this- is the mileage credit is 100 percent hassle free. I don't need to provide receipts of the tire purchase, Bridgestone doesn't have to approve the credit. Discount Tire tracks the tire purchase to my VIN, they track the mileage. Completely hassle free.
Discount Tire, like all chain auto shops, have workmanship issues. But with their tire replacement policy being hassle free and no upsell, I am a customer for life. And of note, I am not one to ever send in for a rebate, or keep a receipt.
About two years ago I purchased Bridgestones for this S500 in Salt Lake City from Discount Tire. They lasted about 17k miles. The Bridgestones have a 50k mile warranty. Last year Discount Tire in Columbia, SC replaced the Bridgestone, with a very generous mileage credit. I now live in the Seattle area, and the rear tires had about 17k on them, and the tires worn below safe tread levels again. Discount Tire again replaced the tires with a very generous mileage credit.
The reason I post this- is the mileage credit is 100 percent hassle free. I don't need to provide receipts of the tire purchase, Bridgestone doesn't have to approve the credit. Discount Tire tracks the tire purchase to my VIN, they track the mileage. Completely hassle free.
Discount Tire, like all chain auto shops, have workmanship issues. But with their tire replacement policy being hassle free and no upsell, I am a customer for life. And of note, I am not one to ever send in for a rebate, or keep a receipt.
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