megaspeed Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) So I noticed an air leak in my tire which is about 10 PSI a week. First visual inspection showed no obvious problems so I refilled the tire back to 38PSI (3 PSI over the recommended pressure). But a week later my dashboard yelled at me again that I have a low pressure. So I took it to the tire shop where they found a screw and that they have to replace the whole tire since it's in the sidewall. It's going to cos me $218 with rotation and ballancing - ouch. The screw is really in the sholder and so I wonder if replacement is really necessary. Please check out the picture and let me know what you guys think as $200 is a lot of money for me, but I also don't want to negotiate my safety. I'm talking about Ford Fusion Sport 2012 with GoodYear Eagle tires. Edited June 10, 2014 by megaspeed 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Yep - way too close to the sidewall. No reputable shop would patch that. Sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Check the local tire shops - they may have a used tire that would fit. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megaspeed Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 Thanks, getting it replaced tomorrow. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megaspeed Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 So I just got my tire replaced and after arrival at home I've noticed that the tire says "side facing inwards". I can't believe that a place that mount tires for living will make such an error. Meanwhile, should I be concerned about safety with tire mounted incorrectly like this? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 It depends on the tire - some are ok to mount either way. The note could just be for looks. But I would take it back and have them check it for sure. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megaspeed Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Took it back and had them swap it. In the process they chipped the paint of the wheels quite signifficantly. Now I have another problem on how to fix that. Would you know of any good alloy wheel clear coat touch up? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Regular automotive touchup paint works fine including clearcoat. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drolds1 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 The Goodyear Eagle RS-A has an asymmetrical tread. That's why they're marked with the correct side for mounting. Note, this isn't the same as unidirectional tires, which are designed to roll in only one direction. he Eagle RS-A features a subtle asymmetric tread design with larger tread elements in the outside shoulder intended to deliver more responsive handling, cornering, and steering. Smaller tread blocks on the inside shoulder combined with wide tread and lateral grooves are intended to enhance wet and snow traction. I can't believe that a tire shop would make this mistake. Meanwhile, if they chipped the paint then they should responsible for repairing the damage. They should send it out to a wheel repair shop at their expense. Why should you be left with a damaged wheel because of their error? For the record, Dupli-Color makes clear coat wheel paint. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megaspeed Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 The Goodyear Eagle RS-A has an asymmetrical tread. That's why they're marked with the correct side for mounting. Note, this isn't the same as unidirectional tires, which are designed to roll in only one direction. I can't believe that a tire shop would make this mistake. Meanwhile, if they chipped the paint then they should responsible for repairing the damage. They should send it out to a wheel repair shop at their expense. Why should you be left with a damaged wheel because of their error? For the record, Dupli-Color makes clear coat wheel paint. Hi Droids1, I've noticed that you are on Long Island. So perhaps I can advise you to never ever come to STS shop in Farmingdale on Route 110 just north of SSP. Having said that, I've never actually had a good experience with anyone messing with the tires. They always scratched my alloy wheels on the other car that I owe as well and that includes Ford dealer in Hassett. If you knew of someone reliable where you go to, please let me know, I'm willing to travel for a good reliable service. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drolds1 Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Hi Droids1, I've noticed that you are on Long Island. So perhaps I can advise you to never ever come to STS shop in Farmingdale on Route 110 just north of SSP. Having said that, I've never actually had a good experience with anyone messing with the tires. They always scratched my alloy wheels on the other car that I owe as well and that includes Ford dealer in Hassett. If you knew of someone reliable where you go to, please let me know, I'm willing to travel for a good reliable service. Thanks for the advice. Funny that you mentioned Hassett. I've been buying cars there since 1986. I never had them mount any tires, though. All Weather Tires in Huntington Station is a reliable tire shop. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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