A big bubble has formed in the sidewall. So the dealer won't do jack, and neither will Bridgestone. I have to buy a new tire and its on order while I ride on my spare. This pissed me off. Oh well. Tires don't seem to hold up well obviously. I have the 17" wheels with Bridgestone Dueler ht.

2003 Pathfinder LE 4X2

Hmmm... Tires aren't covered underthe bumper to bumper 36000 mile warranty????? There's a separate warranty for the tires, check it out...

Was this a front tire. Did the dealer say why they wont cover it? POssible underinflation?

"ELIGIBILITY
You are covered under the terms of this warranty if you are
the first retail purchaser or authorized agent of the first retail
purchaser of any new Bridgestone or Firestone tire bearing
the Bridgestone or Firestone name and Department of
Transportation (DOT) assigned identification number, produced
after July 3, 1994 (274), and if your tire has been
used only on the vehicle on which it was originally installed
in non-commercial service and is of a size equivalent to or
greater than that specified by the vehicle’s manufacturer.
WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS & FOR
HOW LONG
If, (i) before wearing down to 2/32nds of an inch of tread
depth remaining (i.e., worn down to the top of the built-in
indicators in the tread grooves), (ii) before 6 years from the
date of purchase (proof of purchase required), or (iii)
before 6 years from the date of manufacture (whichever
occurs first), any Bridgestone or Firestone tire covered by
this warranty becomes unusable for any reason within the
manufacturer’s control, such tire will be replaced with an
equivalent Bridgestone or Firestone tire on the basis set
forth below.
WHAT THE WARRANTY DOES NOT
COVER
1. Tire damage or irregular wear due to:
A. Road Hazards.
Including, without limitation, puncture, cut, impact
break, bruise, bulge, snag, etc.
B. Continued use while run flat or under acute underinflation.
C. Improper Use or Operation.
Including, without limitation, improper inflation pressure,
overloading, use of an improper rim, vehicle
misalignment, tire/wheel assembly imbalance or other
vehicle conditions, worn suspension components,
improper mounting or demounting, misuse, misapplication,
negligence, tire spinning, tire chain damage,
chemical contamination, fire or other externally
generated heat, water or other material trapped
inside the tire during mounting, tire alteration, racing
or competition purposes, improper insertion of sealant,
balance or filler materials.
D. Improper Repair.
2. Ride disturbance claims submitted after 1/32nd inch of
treadwear or for 4 or more tires from the same vehicle.
3. The cost of applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
4. Tires purchased and normally used outside the continental
United States.
5. Claims for weather/ozone cracking after 4 years from
the date of purchase (proof of purchase required) or if
not known, 4 years from the date of manufacture.
6. Failure to observe any of the safety and maintenance
precautions contained in the “Important Tire Safety
Information” section of this booklet beginning on
page 30.
This warranty is in addition to and/or may be limited by any
other applicable written warranty concerning special tires
or situations you may have received.
“LIMITED WARRANTY” Bridgestone and
Firestone Brand Passenger & Light
Truck Tires
REPLACEMENT PRICE
Radial passenger and light truck tires adjusted under this
warranty will be replaced free of charge during the first
25% of treadwear or within the first 12 months after
purchase (Proof of Purchase and Purchase Date are
required), whichever occurs first.
During the free replacement period, mounting and balancing
are included free of charge.
After the free replacement period, to determine the replacement
price, the percent of used treadwear is multiplied
by the owner-user’s regular buying price. Taxes,
mounting, balancing, and other service charges will be
added to the adjustment replacement price.
IN CANADA, the tire will be adjusted at dealerships
(subject always to dealer discretion) at a predetermined
“Adjustment Price”.
Replacement Warranty. If you receive a tire under this
warranty, it will be covered by the warranty then given on
that tire.
Where to go. See your Bridgestone or Firestone retailer
listed in Yellow Pages under Tire Dealers-Retail.
CONSUMER RIGHTS
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state and in
Canada from province to province.
(Continued on page 18).
For Customer Assistance:
1-800-847-3272..snip"

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'98 FAD FrontyKC
151,000 miles
Packin ARB'd 9"(5.00)& Tornado w/ Dual Remotes;-)

Per the tire place, its not even covered, said it was caused by a pothole, etc. The rear right tire.

2003 Pathfinder LE 4X2

try calling the 8 number listeed at the bottom of my last post.

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'98 FAD FrontyKC
151,000 miles
Packin ARB'd 9"(5.00)& Tornado w/ Dual Remotes;-)

That's a sidewall separation.. Thats almost always due to a defective tire. Tires *shouldnt* normally separate like that.. even if you hit potholes. I've hit tons of potholes with my truck.. and all the rocks you can imagine while offroad, and my sidewalls are fine.

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BEEFYJames Fabrication - Custom Fabricated for Use and Abuse
M.E.S.A. - Modified Easterly Swanky Associates

That warranty's written to really give all the power to Bridgestone. A dealer can almost say ,"Look, that tire's bulging cause you hit an "Etc." "Etc's" aren't covered under warranty."
I bet tho, that if you call the Company direct, and schmooze( that just means no yelling, and talk like a late night clasical jazz DJ ) them, they will give up a tire to their loyal Bridgestone tire supporter For Customer Assistance:
1-800-847-3272

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'98 FAD FrontyKC
151,000 miles
Packin ARB'd 9"(5.00)& Tornado w/ Dual Remotes;-)