8.2

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,500 miles

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problem #3

Nov 012024

Tahoe

  • miles
Cooper Discoverer All-Terrain LT265/70R17 123S All-Terrain Tire. Just purchased from Walmart Oct 31, 2024. This is the email I sent to Walmart Claims Service, Inc. First of all, the tires were installed in the wrong manner. The Tire Pressure Sensor Monitor (TPMS) was installed on all four tires. I was fraudulently told that the car battery was bad and that the TPMS were unable to be reset. My auto battery was only purchased 3 months ago and the best battery that can be purchased from NAPA for my vehicle. When I returned to the indicated store, I was given the same BS story about my car battery being bad without proof of defect. This was an obvious attempt to get me to purchase a replacement battery. Fortunately, I have my own device to reprogram the TPMS devises. I was able to reprogram the TPMS devices on all 4 tires without problem on the first try. This is clear evidence of bad faith dealing on the part of Walmart. The tire pressure is 80psi. at the maximum load rating of the tire. At the recommended pressure of 44psi the tires are too soft. The tire squishes and rolls when driving around moderate curves at the posted speed limit of the roadway. This causes an unsafe condition and very dangerous to trailer a pull along vehicle. These tires are UNSAFE!!!! And that is a fact that cannot be disproven. Walmart is totally responsible for any product liability as a result of any death or damage sustained. I am not interested in entertaining any comments about, "if you feel they are unsafe, then don't drive the vehicle". I didn't purchase new tires for my vehicle to sit in the driveway. These tires need to be replaced ASAP with an alternate viable option. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ At the recommended operating tire pressure of 44psi the sidewalls are not supportive enough to prevent the rear end from pulling to the side, slipping, and sliding. This is more prominent when going around moderate curves.

- Sedona, AZ, USA

problem #2

Nov 202009

Tahoe

  • 6,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe lt. The vehicle has General Grabber uhp tires, line size 275/55/R20. The contact stated that the front passenger tire rim was fractured. The dealer advised that the vehicle was safe to drive. Within two months, the tire exploded while the contact was driving 60 mph. The dealer replaced the tire at the contact's expense. The vehicle was later inspected and the contact was advised that the front driver side tire exhibited extreme tread wear. The tire was replaced at the contact's expense. On a later date while attempting a turn, the contact unexpectantly drove over the curb. Later, he noticed the tire was cracked in the same as the front passenger tire was previously. The rear tires were not replaced. The tire dot number and the VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 6,000 and the current was 16,000.

- Silverdale, WA, USA

problem #1

May 282008

Tahoe 8-cyl

  • 7,500 miles
Tire kept going low. I have had vehicle for 3 months and bought brand new vehicle. Tire is separating... dealership will only replace the one tire where I requested all because all have same data.

- New Ulm, TX, USA