[sunak]

Hi,

I have Hondacare and I need to replace my tires. My question is, do I have to go to the dealer for new tires or I can have them replaced anywhere without affecting Hondacare warranty ?

Thanks !

 

[whoa]

Hi,

I have Hondacare and I need to replace my tires. My question is, do I have to go to the dealer for new tires or I can have them replaced anywhere without affecting Hondacare warranty ?

Thanks !

You're serious, right? Tires are a wear item and you can go wherever you want to have them replaced.

 

[sunak]

Thanks for the reply Much appreciated.
I didn't have my Hondacare doc handy, and wasn't sure if there is any small print/legalspeak there.

 

[homer's van]

whoa - is this still an automotive forum?

 

[William Wiles]

You do know that you have to pay for the tires. Honda Care won't pay for them.

 

[sunak]

Do I sense sarcasm ?
Having fun at my expense ?
Cool, guys!
Enjoy.

 

[William Wiles]

Not really. Go up and read your post ans you don't come to the conclusion you were expecting warrenty replacement.

 

[sunak]

Maybe I phrased my question wrongly.
What I really wanted to ask was
"will I void my warranty if I don't replace the tires at Honda dealer"

 

[nicomtl]

I read the original post as asking if having tires sold and installed by someone else could void the warranty. Some people (dealers?) try to push the idea that all service has to be done at a Honda dealership for the warranty to remain valid, so it is not that far fetched a question. It may depend on where you Live but here service can be done anywhere, but you need to keep receipts.

And, actually, tires can impact the warranty if you get tires that are a different size than the OEM tires. My dealer's sevice guy told me they go by a 3% rule, so 225/70R16 would be ok to replace the OEM 235/65R16, but 50s would not.

Nicolas

 

[whoa]

Do I sense sarcasm ?
Having fun at my expense ?
Cool, guys!
Enjoy.

My apologies, you're right. "nicomtl" makes a good point. As long as you stay within recommended spec you should be fine. Welcome to the club.

 

[homer's van]

Well, I read it and scratched my head wondering how HondaCare and tire replacement could be seen as linked in any way by an informed car enthusiast. Then I remembered that Odys are driven and loved by just normal people (such as those without my "car disease"), too. Everyone can love a Honda.