YACT: Stock tires

[WhiteKnight]

I'm in the market for a new car and I find myself wishing that I could buy the car and then just supply my own tires. Of course, I could immediately put new tires on, but then I've wasted a few hundred dollars worth of rubber in the stock tires. Is there any reasonable option here or is it just one of those things that people put up with?

 

[quakefiend420]

sell the stockers and at least get a few bucks back out of them

 

[Tremulant]

The stock tires on my '05 altima 2.5sl are craptastic in the rain. I noticed this the first time I drove in the rain and I've been wanting to change them. But I decided to wait until they wear down. The tread on the front low, rear is fine, but I think I'll just get a new set of tires because I'm not comfortable driving in wet conditions.

EDIT: quakefiend's idea FTW.

edit2: I have close to 19k miles on my car. In 10 months. :heart:

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Just haggle better rubber into the deal. What kinda car purchaser are you?

- M4H

 

[WhiteKnight]

Originally posted by: quakefiend420
sell the stockers and at least get a few bucks back out of them

What's the best venue for that?

 

[AmdEmAll]

Get new tires at tirerack and sell the stock ones on craigslist.

 

[Bullhonkie]

Originally posted by: WhiteKnight

Originally posted by: quakefiend420
sell the stockers and at least get a few bucks back out of them

What's the best venue for that?

Craigslist or local papers/publications that allow free listings of items for sale under a certain dollar amount.

 

[Apex]

Take it to the track, burn the stock tires off learning the limits of your car. Then, upgrade the tires.

 

[WhiteKnight]

Thanks for the suggestions. As for taking to the track, never mind the rubber, I don't have cash like that to burn right now.

 

[geno]

yeah sell the takeoffs on CL, I'm sure you can get a couple hundred back