2020 Buick Encore GX
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Not sure, but probably not a new tire unless they asked for the size which they didn't . I destroyed a tire after hitting a curb in the dark. They sent a Cadillac service truck and they replaced the tire with my spare. I had to go buy a new tire the next day. If I had no spare not sure what would have been done. My tire was not repairable. I would guess the service truck carries donut spares.
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More likely, it will be towed to the nearest shop of the owner's choice, unless a possible warranty issue is involved, where it will go the the nearest GM dealership.
My Verano had a serious flat that ruined a rear tire, but I was able to put on the spare in a parking lot and take it from there. My Lacrosse also needed a front tire, but got an OnStar tow. Encore GX also needed a new front tire after just a few months (picked up an large bolt).....but OnStar wasn't involved. I'll go into that story more in my upcoming 6-month ownership review.
My Verano had a serious flat that ruined a rear tire, but I was able to put on the spare in a parking lot and take it from there. My Lacrosse also needed a front tire, but got an OnStar tow. Encore GX also needed a new front tire after just a few months (picked up an large bolt).....but OnStar wasn't involved. I'll go into that story more in my upcoming 6-month ownership review.
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Originally Posted by LexsCTJill
Does Onstar send someone with new tire for those with no spares?
So with no spare, make sure you DON'T DRIVE ON THE FLAT TIRE ANY DISTANCE.
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More likely, it will be towed to the nearest shop of the owner's choice, unless a possible warranty issue is involved, where it will go the the nearest GM dealership.
My Verano had a serious flat that ruined a rear tire, but I was able to put on the spare in a parking lot and take it from there. My Lacrosse also needed a front tire, but got an OnStar tow. Encore GX also needed a new front tire after just a few months (picked up an large bolt).....but OnStar wasn't involved. I'll go into that story more in my upcoming 6-month ownership review.
My Verano had a serious flat that ruined a rear tire, but I was able to put on the spare in a parking lot and take it from there. My Lacrosse also needed a front tire, but got an OnStar tow. Encore GX also needed a new front tire after just a few months (picked up an large bolt).....but OnStar wasn't involved. I'll go into that story more in my upcoming 6-month ownership review.
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Not a chance. They'd have to (1) know the brand and size of your tire, (2) have it in stock (keeping in mind they send a AAA tow truck, which isn't a tire shop), and (3) would have to be able to mount and balance it on your rim on the roadside.
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Crazy to think we grew up with full size spares. I still have one on my 4Runners, they both match the existing wheels. No issues about breaking a tire far from home and having to mess up my schedule. I understand cars would have staggered tires which makes things just a bit more complicated but for regular everyday cars…a full size spare is a must. (Instead people are paying subscriptions to Onstar)
So you still have the old 4Runner?
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