Spare Tire Problems of Subaru Outback

My 2014 Subaru Outback 3. 6r came with continental pro contact GX p225/60 r17 tires. Notice one of the tires was significantly deflated. Took to dealer and I was told that there was a small hole but no nail as the cause. Now my passenger side rear tire has developed side wall bubble. I took to Subaru dealer who did nothing and told me to call continental tires about warranty (didn't even warn me of the danger nor did they put the spare tire on) continental said passed responsibility back to dealer. I then went to discount tires then americas tires. All said (before even looking at the tire) that impact damage is not covered. First 95% of my driving is highways and I have hit no pot holes or had any type of impact. I have been driving for 35 years and I have never had this problem with tires. There is 350 complaints in department of consumer affairs about sidewall problems with these tires. This is unacceptable. What will it take for continental to take responsibility?.

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When using the factory provided spare tire, the rear differential caught on fire. Owner did not drive vehicle over 50 miles as stated in owner's manual. Owner was able to put out fire. The repairs were made by the dealer under warranty. Fire was due to the diffenrence in the tire size.

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We purchased a brand new Subaru Outback s/w in 1999 and recently had a flat tire. Upon placing the "Mini" spare provided with the car and driving (under 50 mph) only 19 miles to a tire dealer to have the flat repaired, the rear end was damaged. It cost $800 to have the rear end gears replaced. It turns out that the "Mini" spare provided with the car cannot be used without disabling the all wheel drive, by finding and replacing a fuse under the hood (listed in the instructions for spare removal last on page 2 of the owners manual). Oh yeah, the spare can only be used on the rear wheels. This information is all "hidden" in the owners manual. Since we have auto insurance that includes towing, we would have been much better off towing the car to the tire dealer to have the flat repaired (for free) than using the spare provided and paying $800 to have the rear end rebuilt. (towing needs to be done on a flat bed truck with all whells off the ground. ) please warn other drivers of this improperly labled "spare tire". Any assistance you can provide from Subaru will be greatly appreciated.