question about leasing & tires

[Pardus]

i'm leasing a car and the dealership is telling me the tires are almost bald.. need to be replaced.. we get really bad winters here and the i been finding the car not performing good when there is snow/ice on the ground. if i were to replace the tires, do i have to put the same make and model as they are now or will any tire do..

i'm told there grade B on there now. i figure i ask here before i ask the dealership.. cause i know they will try to sell me the most expensive tires they carry. thanks.

 

[sniperruff]

just get the cheapest tires you can find to hold you through the lease.

 

[tylerdustin2008]

Don't get the tires from the dealer you will pay out the ass. Go to a local shop and get them. Also you need to get all terrain tires.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: tylerdustin2008
Don't get the tires from the dealer you will pay out the ass. Go to a local shop and get them. Also you need to get all terrain tires.

All terrain tires? He didn't even state what kind of car he's leasing. Snow tires would be best for winter driving.

 

[tylerdustin2008]

So you mean hes going to run those tires all year long in the snow? No. Because there is not snow on the ground all the time. Also all terrain tires are just as good as snow tires, and they work just fine on pavement.

Ive got all terrain tires on my truck and they don't spin in the snow at all. And I have about 50,000 miles on them with plenty of tread left.

And another thing, snow tires are for snow. Not rain, mud... or anything else he may get into. But all terrain tires can do it all.

 

[Pardus]

It's a Chevy Malibu 2004, tires on it now are Bridgestone B450.

 

[Capt Caveman]

How much longer do you have on your lease? I recommend going to www.tirerack.com and doing a little research on tires for your vehicle. If you don't want to get a snow tire for the winter, all season tires can vary on how well they handle wet/snow/ice conditions.

When you find out what you, go to NTB or some local place and see if they'll match tirerack.com's price.

 

[Pardus]

Capt Caveman, the wear bars are gone on my tires, thread is less than 1/16" on all. Dealership said i would be charged to replace then when lease is up in aug 08. I have all seasons now, not going to put on all-terrain. These are B-B grade tires.. crappy.

 

[sniperruff]

Originally posted by: ActiveX
Capt Caveman, the wear bars are gone on my tires, thread is less than 1/16" on all. Dealership said i would be charged to replace then when lease is up in aug 08. I have all seasons now, not going to put on all-terrain. These are B-B grade tires.. crappy.

wow i've never heard of the B450 let alone B-graded tires! i bet even those $55 a pop hankook will beat these tires hands down

you can also go to your local flat fix/savage yard to pick up a set of used tires.

 

[Pardus]

Traction
Traction grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. The traction grade is based upon "straight ahead" braking tests. It does not indicate cornering ability.

A - Best
B - Intermediate
C - Acceptable
Temperature
The temperature grade represents the tire's resistance to the generation of heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperatures can cause the materials of the tire to degenerate and reduce the life of the tire. Excessive temperatures can lead to tire failure. Federal law requires that all tires meet the minimal requirement of Grade C.

A - Best.
B - Intermediate
C - Acceptable

From here

 

[Dr. Detroit]

If you turn in a leased vehicle with tires below 25% tread you will definitely be charged for new tires.

Buy from TireRack, have them shipped, then go to one of there many recomennded installers and pay approximately $15 for each new tire to be mounted, balanced, and installed.

I would recommend the Kumho Solus KR21 or General Altimax RT for a budget tire under $70.

 

[Itchrelief]

Originally posted by: tylerdustin2008
So you mean hes going to run those tires all year long in the snow? No. Because there is not snow on the ground all the time. Also all terrain tires are just as good as snow tires, and they work just fine on pavement.

Ive got all terrain tires on my truck and they don't spin in the snow at all. And I have about 50,000 miles on them with plenty of tread left.

And another thing, snow tires are for snow. Not rain, mud... or anything else he may get into. But all terrain tires can do it all.

All-terrain tires must be pretty magical. Do they improve your gas mileage and reduce road noise as well?

 

[Vette73]

Get the cheapest tires with the highest treadwear you can find. I would say where you might go but you do not have a state/location in your profile.

 

[Dr. Detroit]

Originally posted by: Itchrelief

Originally posted by: tylerdustin2008
So you mean hes going to run those tires all year long in the snow? No. Because there is not snow on the ground all the time. Also all terrain tires are just as good as snow tires, and they work just fine on pavement.

Ive got all terrain tires on my truck and they don't spin in the snow at all. And I have about 50,000 miles on them with plenty of tread left.

And another thing, snow tires are for snow. Not rain, mud... or anything else he may get into. But all terrain tires can do it all.

All-terrain tires must be pretty magical. Do they improve your gas mileage and reduce road noise as well?

He is confused by all-terrain and all-season. An all-season does everything OK, but nothing great! The best performing dry tires are usually the best performing wet-tires as well. Of course any ice or snow comes into play with those and you are in a death-trap. Since you have snow/ice where you live it would be most practical for you to be an all-season tire! On the sidewall of the tire it will say A/S, AS, or All-Season.

TireRack.com will explain everything to you by reading their website on how-to purchase new tires.

 

[tylerdustin2008]

Originally posted by: ItchreliefAll-terrain tires must be pretty magical. Do they improve your gas mileage and reduce road noise as well?

They don't make any noise, these tires do not have big knobs on them.

And gas mileage.... It doesn't matter what tire is on my truck as long as they are the correct size. I get about 17mpg, and about 12mpg with 4wd on.

http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com...terrain-t-a-ko/44.html

I will never get a single type of tire.. IE snow, rain, and etc. These are the best tires my truck has ever had. Also all terrain tires have more tread so they last allot longer.

I'm not arguing with you, I was just stating a type of tire to get. So don't get sarcastic with me.

 

[jagec]

Originally posted by: tylerdustin2008
So you mean hes going to run those tires all year long in the snow? No. Because there is not snow on the ground all the time. Also all terrain tires are just as good as snow tires, and they work just fine on pavement.

Ive got all terrain tires on my truck and they don't spin in the snow at all. And I have about 50,000 miles on them with plenty of tread left.

And another thing, snow tires are for snow. Not rain, mud... or anything else he may get into. But all terrain tires can do it all.

All-terrain tires are really for trucks, not cars. Unless he's off-roading all the time, he should get all-seasons instead.

I don't think I've ever seen tires with less than an "A" traction rating.

 

[tylerdustin2008]

No....

All terrain does not means he has to go off road.... Plus I mention all terrain before he said what vehicle he had.

Ive seen all terrain tires on cars.