Dude,

That sucks, I've read about the dealer price of the tires on other posts. I'm not surprised about the "you're the second owner" stuff, I don't think any Mfg's transfer new owner services either... doesn't make it right, just doesn't surprise me.

I am concerned about the "no spare" for exactly what happened to you. Sorry that must have been very frustrating.

In your situation I wonder if anyone makes a tube that would fit our tires? I'd even be willing to pack one 18" and one 19" tube.