Thanks for all the advice, guys! I did take it into Sears and they said they couldn't see the cords or anything - just a cosmetic thing.

I think I'm going to get a second opinion anyways just for safety's sake. Thanks again for all the feedback!

I've never been comfortable having a department store even look at my car. But you seem to be covered 6 ways from sunday so take it in and let them look at it before you tell them anything! Yeah, I started off there out of sheer convenience (they are across the street from my old job) and once all ...

If they jump at the chance to tell you the tire has to be replaced, *then* I would mention the Road Hazard coverage. Yeah, I thought about handling it this way too. My concern would be that they deny that they cover that kind of damage (I've seen stories from people going either way online) and the...

Yeah, I just drove from Kansas to Seattle, so the thing is dirty as heck- even after a trip to the car wash! But at least the dirt will wash off unlike the scratches! :cry: I probably will take it to Sears just to see if they will honor the replacement. I'm a little skeptical of them because I think...

My wife ran the front tire up against the curb the other day and I'm trying to decide if this is a serious gash or not. I've never had low-profile tires before, so I'm not really sure if that changes things. I've attached some pictures. The actual thickness of the rubber that's coming apart from the...