Re: [Chrysler300] 300 M tires

[mwl1967@xxxx]

George,
you're not alone... many, many people with 300M's (with 
17" tires) have complained about handling, alignment and wear problems with 
these tires. Specifically, the 99 models were very prone to complaints and 
sometime in the next model year Chrysler switched to Michelin tires.

What you are experiencing is referred to as a "tire 
disturbance" by the folks at GoodYear. The tires which came on your 300M are "OE" 
designated and not the same ones you'd buy at a retailer despite having the 
same name and size. GoodYear will tell you that "oe" designated tires are built 
to different manufacturer specs and in the case of your model... well... 
Chrysler f&^%%d up. 

There was ( maybe still is ) a program in place by 
Chrysler to replace your tires for free. I know... I had my tires replaced. The 
problem is that noone at any Chrysler dealer will know about it. Call GoodYear 
customer service and tell them what kind of car you have and that you're 
experiencing a tire disturbance and find out if Chrysler still has the program in 
place to replace your tires. GoodYear will give you a special phone number for 
your Chrysler dealer to call. You're 5 star dealer will look at you like 
you're nuts but then they will call, get a purchase order and have your tires sent 
to the dealer.

My tires had 16,000 miles on them when I had them replaced, they 
cost me nothing out of pocket. This was several years ago. The replacement 
GoodYear did not shake or pull but they promptly wore out after perhaps 25,000 
miles. I now have Michelin tires on the car and they ride well and seem to be 
wearing much better than the GoodYears. For more info specific to your 300M 
you may want to check out www.300Mclub.org They are a group as dedicated and 
excited about the 300M as we are about our real Letter Cars and can 
undoubtedly provide more details specific to that car.

Good luck and let me know how it turns out.
Mike Laiserin



In a message dated 6/27/2003 3:33:46 PM Mountain Daylight Time, 
cann@xxxx writes:


> Hi all,
> I need to replace the tires on the M soon, due to belt problems. Was 
> interested if anyone else has had similar problems with 17"G/Y Eagle LS tires or 
> could recommend a replacement tire. The tires I'm removing have more than 
> half the tread remaining.
> Regard,
> George



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