how to get a defective tire replaced?

[B Vibert]

scott thomas wrote:
>
> On my newer 200q, the p.o. put on a set of
> Cooper Cobra gth's right before selling. Anyway,
> they have low miles, no damage, etc. The pass
> side rear tire developed a bulge in the sidewall
> that's growing pretty quickly. Since the
> previous owner installed them, I have no
> receipts. I just emailed cooper and told them
> that the tires are nearly new and would be happy
> to take them to a dealer to be inspected for a
> defect replacement.
>
> What are my chances? Anyone btdt?
>
> Funny thing in looking for Cooper on the web-
> hits for lawsuits and judgements against cooper
> for making tires that blow out and treads that
> separate. Scary stuff...
>


A bulge in the sidewall is usually an open ply splice or similar.  It
could blow out at any time as the part made to hold pressure is no
longer doing that.  Don't drive on it.
As for getting it replaced, I dunno.

Burl Vibert
1987 5kcstq
Kingston, Ontario