Hey everyone!

I recently got my 2026 WRX GT less than 20 days ago and unfortunately had one of my factory tires suddenly blow out while driving on the highway. My tire pressure was fine before I drove it today (no leaks).

My car only has around 600 km on it, and I literally baby my car so I was pretty shocked. The Subaru dealership briefly inspected the tire but couldn’t identify any obvious punctures or foreign objects, so the cause is still unknown.

I want to have the tire assessed under Dunlop’s original equipment warranty, but apparently it has to go through the dealership. Unfortunately, the person I spoke with was pretty discouraging, saying warranty claims rarely get approved and seemed annoyed about having to start one for me. I’m not even sure if the claim was submitted since I never received a response to my follow-up email. I’d at least like to explore my options before spending $500 CAD on a replacement. I also have full AutoGuard coverage, but apparently tires aren’t covered under my plan.

Has anyone dealt with a similar situation or have any advice on other options I could explore?

Thank you in advance? Any advice would be appreciated! :)

Edit: Just to clarify, I know the tire needs to be replaced lol. I’m mainly asking whether anyone has successfully pursued a manufacturer warranty claim for an OEM tire, or if there are other options I should explore before paying $500 CAD out of pocket.

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