Aged-out Tires From 2011

[slacktide_bitog]

She is widowed, in her early 80s, and doesn't have a lot of money. I suspect it's keep this vehicle going, or do without.

Kal Tire quoted C$1000 all-in (mounting/balancing/new valve stems/eco fee/taxes) for four all-weather tires (i.e. winter-rated).

It does drive well, and the rust appears to be mostly cosmetic. If the paint weren't so bad, it would look a lot better.

I wonder whether it originally came from a place with intense sun exposure? The peeling clear coat and faded paint look like old vehicles seen in Colorado.

Do you have a Walmart that does tires nearby?

Because they have these all-weather tires for $154 each, so probably $700 for a set of four installed.

Blackcircles has Imperial all-weather tires for a similar price, and it works like Tire Rack

 

[Number_35]

Take a look on marketplace for some good used tires on rims. I've had some luck finding (and selling) rims and tires on there for my kids cars and my Mustangs.

Thank you, good thought - there's a set of four all-seasons, on Hyundai rims, on Kijiji for a good price. We'll take a look.

 

[IndyIan]

Thank you, good thought - there's a set of four all-seasons, on Hyundai rims, on Kijiji for a good price. We'll take a look.

Yeah, assuming the alignment is half decent, even a set of winter tires on rims would work well and run them all year, for a couple years and see if she's still driving?

 

[slo town]

Wow, those are bad. I just replaced my BFG KO2s from 2015, plenty of tread but starting to concern me. My 2000 Honda spare exploded in the trunk a few months back. Never been used, zero cracks previously. I kept it aired up every few months.

Is it just me, or does anyone else get spooked when airing up a spare use only tire to 60 psi, especially when you're airing it up in the trunk.

Scott

 

[Number_35]

Yeah, assuming the alignment is half decent, even a set of winter tires on rims would work well and run them all year, for a couple years and see if she's still driving?

She's in her 80s, and has had some health problems. I think a set of used tires will likely outlast the vehicle, and perhaps her driving years.

Do you have a Walmart that does tires nearby?

Because they have these all-weather tires for $154 each, so probably $700 for a set of four installed.

Blackcircles has Imperial all-weather tires for a similar price, and it works like Tire Rack

Walmart has closed most (all?) of its auto centers here. However, Canadian Tire has all-seasons in the correct size (225-70R16) for C$135.78. But, there would be an eco fee, valve stem seals, blah blah, plus 12% sales taxes.

At this point we're looking at a set of used all-seasons on Hyundai Santa Fe alloys for C$350 all-in.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

She's in her 80s, and has had some health problems. I think a set of used tires will likely outlast the vehicle, and perhaps her driving years.

Walmart has closed most (all?) of its auto centers here. However, Canadian Tire has all-seasons in the correct size (225-70R16) for C$135.78. But, there would be an eco fee, valve stem seals, blah blah, plus 12% sales taxes.

At this point we're looking at a set of used all-seasons on Hyundai Santa Fe alloys for C$350 all-in.

Great! I hope those used tires work out

 

[Number_35]

Great! I hope those used tires work out

The plan is to look at them on the weekend. I'll update this then.

 

[John105]

2022 PS A/S 4

Not getting replaced until worn. Even if my pockets were deep.

 

[2strokeNorthstar]

2022 PS A/S 4

Not getting replaced until worn. Even if my pockets were deep.

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That didn't take long. I've had the same luck with Michellin tires. Ridiculously long warranty only to dry rot in a few years. Im not driving 30k miles a year which is about how they design them to last

 

[slacktide_bitog]

2022 PS A/S 4

Not getting replaced until worn. Even if my pockets were deep.

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those sidewall gouges in the second pic

 

[Number_35]

those sidewall gouges in the second pic

Yup ...