Not a happy bunny...

[bacillus]

Had my car serviced today and was informed that the inner sidewall on the passenger side front tyre had a tear that in all likelyhood would expand with time. As you can see in the pic, there is no evidence of any rim damage so it may well be a defect in the tyre.
 
I was advised that for safety reasons I should get the tyre replaced. The tyre has covered less than 2k miles. 

I suppose I could fight with Goodyear for a replacement but that's likely to take some time and I want my car to be as safe as possible now.

[MancBen]

Why would Goodyear offer a replacement ? Is it a defect.

Looks like a slice caused from glass or something from the pic

[tony_danza]

Does look like a slice, rather than a defect - could have been the tyre fitter and been there all along?

See if the wall looks damaged and chance your arm with Goodyear.

[VC]

no way it would be sold like that, looks sliced to me, glass/nail etc etc

either that or its split from a hard impact from a curb or rock but it would have been one very noticable bang if you had

[Merlinman]

Re-assuring that your dealer spotted it though? 

[Caz]

by the looks of it that it woyldnt be, but even if it were a defect tyre, it would take agessssssssssssssssssssssss to get a reply and something done..

[Andy]

on the mkiv forum a few members on thier have had the same problem--when you buy a replacement send that one back to good year,its worth a try to see if you get anything of them