Originally Posted by
GraphiteGhost
OK, got all 4 tires and went to DTD to apply for the rebate. It'll come in 1-2 weeks (visa prepaid card). Have to use it within 6 months (EASY) or it drops the remaining $ on it. Went to the Continental tire webpage and low n behold, you can register the new tires there (by DOT number) because they are a Continental branded tire. As I was perusing the site, I also find they offer a couple bennies as well.
Register the tires at (
register.cimstireregistration.com 200612 ), section 2 has a drop-down for the Barum's. The tires (without an additional purchase) have a 12 month replacement warranty (with conditions) AND a premature wear warranty as well.
Then (much to my surprise, didn't find anything to exclude them) here (
https://register.roadsideprotect.com...inental_en.php ) is a bonus! This complimentary tire protection program (careful, just activate the free service, as outlined on the 'HOME' tab of the page given) is INCLUDED in the cost of the tires! Now, about all those 'tire replacement policies' they try (retailers in general) to sell you at initial purchase? Hmmmmmm....
Of course, you have to do your homework so make sure you read all, and get what you deserve! IF by some wild accidental overlooking of any situation that renders something I posted here invalid, please please let me know so I can correct it?
Mounted/balanced, had TPMS sensors removed with 1 1/4" rubber valve stems (set of 4 from local Napa, only 2 bucks), out at the local AFB Firestone franchise. The cost of the mounting/bal was $63.01 (had all the 'felgercarb' *sci-fi folks know* taken off the list of things they seem to automatically add on (like lifetime bal/rotate, valve rebuild kits, old tire recycle fee's, and such). Took her for a 15 mile spin (remember, I am not driving the car because of the recalled drivers side airbag, which FCA is handing PI$$POORLY). Car is super quiet now (NO ROAD NOISE), Very stable and responsive just like when I first bought her! Quite the difference from the worn out almost 9 year old OEM Conti's. The whole package was $406.01 installed ($341, $2, $63.01). Only problem I had, was the SC superheated weather that just beat me down. I put her on jack-stands and took the 4 wheels and 4 new tires out to the base in the bed of my P/U. I highly recommend these tires! ! You may not get the $75.00 rebate from DTD but if you sweet talk them, they might give it to you. I had until Aug 4 to apply for the rebate so if your good at sweet talking, maybe they can give you the rebate? Good luck!