Jamez Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 I recently purchased a set of Dunlop Q2 tires. I had them installed at Cadre cycle and shortly afterwords I noticed I had a hopping of the front tire starting at 40mph and keeps getting worse the faster I go and is really bad at 60ish.I called cadre cycle and the owner instucted me to stop back in. They rechecked the front tire even though I didn't purchase the tires from them. Turns out I have a bad tire.So no biggie right? I bought them from MOTORCYCLE SUPERSTORE. I called them and they said to send them back the tire. They will in turn send the tire back to Dunlop. IF dunlop finds a problem with the tire then motorcycle superstore will issue me a credit.I asked the operator how long this would take and he said " about 8 weeks or so".I asked " what am I supposed to do for 8 weeks?"He said " well normally people just buy another tire"I said " great well I already spent over 220$ with you guys but I guess ill have to call you back" click.BEWARE its not motorcycle superstores fault but they were a little rude about it. I recommend buying tires from an installer so you don't have to deal with this.Long story summed up I'm going back to Cadre cycle Tuesday to buy another tire from them and sending this one back to the superstore. I have terrible luck. Murphys law I guess.Hopefully this will steer someone away from buying tires online or atleast warn them about the dangers.* and yes they have sweet tread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Cadre Cycle would have to do the same thing if you purchased the tire from them. It sounds like this is just how Dunlop works and the others may do the same. I get all my tires online but they also do track side service too. There is just no way most installers can compete with the online prices and I install them myself. Not sure what dangers you are steering us away from you would still be stuck for weeks for dunlop to check the tire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamez Posted August 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Cadre Cycle would have to do the same thing if you purchased the tire from them. It sounds like this is just how Dunlop works and the others may do the same. I get all my tires online but they also do track side service too. There is just no way most installers can compete with the online prices and I install them myself. Not sure what dangers you are steering us away from you would still be stuck for weeks for dunlop to check the tire.Cadre told me if I bought the tires from them then they would simply give me another tire and THEY would have to worry about getting it warranted.Figured id atleast warn people what can happen, I had no idea. I thought 8 weeks was excessive to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 It is, most would probably send you a tire. I just make sure I get my stuff from someone that I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentracer Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 a real shop wouldn't have a run around like a online store I'm sure. they're not out of a tire per se. and since they are a dealer of that brand of tire, they'll have no issues getting a replacement.there's no reason a customer should have to deal with the wait.that's why a dealer exists.edit, I see cadre said basically what I said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Hopefully this will steer someone away from buying tires online or atleast warn them about the dangers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamez Posted August 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 I love Futurama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohdaho Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 I cant remember the last time I bought a tire from a B&M store. They say what was wrong with the tire specifically? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Did they break the the bead relube and reseat first before condeming the tire? It's pretty easy to seat a bead off center and have the hop you describe. I would put money on a bad install before a bad tire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Did they break the the bead relube and reseat first before condeming the tire? It's pretty easy to seat a bead off center and have the hop you describe. I would put money on a bad install before a bad tire.This ^...Eyeball the line on the tire near the rim and see if it's uniform all the way around.A common tire mounting error. It will give a distinctive bouncing hop like you described.Back in the day when I pried tube tires on and off, that was typical.Have to always check it every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamez Posted August 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Thanks for the advise. I carefully examined the tire where it meets the rim and found nothing.I doubt they broke the tire down and reseated it but I don't know for sure either way. I won't know what/if there's anything wrong with it for atleast 8 weeks from Tuesday when it goes back to Dunlop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Thanks for the advise. I carefully examined the tire where it meets the rim and found nothing. Do you know exactly what you were looking for when you did? Otherwise you wouldnt see it. It is not obvious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake1221 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 MT gives good advice (at least in this thread) take it to another shop or.....Mothball the bike and wait for Dunflop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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