Tim

Just discovered a screw or bold sticking out of the tread on my right tire. I saw the standard tire warranty doesn't include road hazards, but I was wondering if one came with the car in any case...

Tim

Answering my own question. That was one of the extra options I *did not* select. Does anyone know about what kind of punctures can be patched vs. replacement...

rktskicar

I have full road hazard, but my tires/wheels not OEM.

Bruce

UmIsThisThingOn

If it's in the tread itself, you can get it repaired @ any tire place.
It should be pretty solid since it's in the tread too.

seinsmeld13

Agree, sounds like it is repairable.

drrick89

Yes, it's mostly likely repairable if the screw/bolt puncture is in the middle of the tire tread. They stick in a plug, cut off the excess, and you're good to go.

But, if it's toward the edge of the tire, you're *screwed* - sorry about the pun!

HDClown

The tire warranty would NOT cover a screw/nail in your tire anyway. They specifically cover a FULl BLOW OUT or BROKEN RIMS, that's it. General road hazard is not covered.

NOTE: I'm talking about the warranty offered through Audi at purchase, not an aftermarket one from a tire shop.

soljc

Not true. I purchased tire and rim protection through Audi and was told specifically that it covers repairs to a tire, and if repair is not possible, then replacement. And in fact, my paperwork refers to the plan as "road hazard coverage."

HDClown

What you are told has absolutely nothing to do with what the fine print says. A tire blow out or a rim braking from something on the road is still "road hazard". Doesn't mean every possible form of road hazard is covered. Check out the paperwork to know for sure. My salesman AND finance guy indicated nail/tire is NOT covered. And if anyone where to tell me something to sell me, it would be them.

soljc

The fine print, at least for me, reads: "This warranty provides for the repair or replacement of the vehicle's tires and wheels, which during the term of this agreement become unserviceable due to a road hazard. Unservicable means that the tire(s) has been punctured or otherwise damaged to the extent that it is unsafe or that the wheel would no longer hold a seal with its tire."