"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
03/17/2016 at 11:27 • Filed to: TIRE HALP
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"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
03/17/2016 at 11:27 • Filed to: TIRE HALP | 0
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Warm weather is here, so it’s time to put my all-seasons back on my truck (2wd for those of you who don’t know). Catch is, they’re shot. As I’m staring down the barrel of spending $500-600 that I’d rather not spend, I realized my winters are about expired too. The date code says they’re almost 5 years old (hooray, I haven’t lost all my memory yet, because that’s what I thought they were!). There’s plenty of tread left, but there’s only about 1/8" or the good sticky stuff left, after that it’ll be the harder compound. I’m considering just leaving these on this year, and buying a good set of all seasons in the fall and being done with it. I don’t NEED winter tires ... but I sure do like having them.
So there’s my dilemma. Do I buy some all seasons now, and get one more winter out of my winters. Or do I say Efff it all, chew these up this year, and buy some all seasons in the fall? I dunno, maybe I’m just being a lazy idiot even considering this. What say Oppo?
Recommendations for all seasons are welcome. I’m heavily leaning towards a set of General Grabber HTS’s right now at $500 for a set of four.
StoneCold
> shop-teacher
03/17/2016 at 11:52 |
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I’ve had a few close encounters with worn tires, so I’d lean towards buying sooner than later, but if you change your driving habits to suit the tires (Snail driving, ALL the time), it should be fine.
uofime-2
> shop-teacher
03/17/2016 at 11:59 |
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I see not reason to unnecessarily trash your winters, given that they are hidden from the sun and elements over half they year I’m guessing they’ve got a few more years in them (as long as they aren’t cracking or dry rotting).
If you can afford it you should just get the new all seasons now, you could also check forums/craigslist for a screaming deal on some lightly used tires to keep the cost down somewhat.
Urambo Tauro
> shop-teacher
03/17/2016 at 12:01 |
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If the winter tires are no longer suitable as winter tires, but still have some life in them, it would be a waste to throw them out. I would either use them as summer tires until they aren’t qualified for such use, or sell them on Craigslist at a treadwear-pro-rated price.
Personally, I would seriously consider using these for the summer to maximize getting your money’s worth out of them, and delay the purchase of a new set until it gets cold again. At that time, get a set of winter tires and start saving up for the purchase of all-seasons next spring.
I know it sucks having to buy two full sets just a few months apart, but your use of seasonal tires has already done a lot to help delay that burden. Once both sets are replaced, you should be good for several more years if you keep everything rotated and aligned.
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shop-teacher
> Urambo Tauro
03/17/2016 at 12:13 |
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If I’m going to stick with two sets of tires, I may as well buy the all seasons now. I can get one more good winter out of the Blizzaks.
Birddog
> shop-teacher
03/17/2016 at 12:25 |
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We didn’t really have much of a winter this year so..
I’d go for the new 3 season tires if the current ones are truly “shot”.
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shop-teacher
> uofime-2
03/17/2016 at 12:25 |
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That makes sense. I’ve been trolling Craigslist for the last couple weeks any luck.
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shop-teacher
> StoneCold
03/17/2016 at 12:26 |
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I won’t be driving on the worn all seasons, that’s for sure. The winters aren’t worn, but they will get that way if I drive on them in the summer.
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Urambo Tauro
> shop-teacher
03/17/2016 at 12:31 |
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Ah, I think I misunderstood the question. So the concern is that the winter tires can indeed last another winter, but only if you avoiding driving on them for the summer? Perhaps replacing your all-seasons now would be the way to go after all...
I guess it really depends on your driving needs and local climate (Chicago area, right?). If you think all-seasons are sufficient for your situation, it would save you the hassle of switching back and forth. I’ll be running all-seasons year round on my truck here in SE Michigan.
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shop-teacher
> Birddog
03/17/2016 at 12:34 |
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No we didn’t, it was nice to have a mild one for once.
The 3-seasons really are shot. They have tread left, but they’re five years old, have lots of heat checks, and a couple of the sidewalls are pretty badly “skinned”.
jariten1781
> shop-teacher
03/17/2016 at 12:35 |
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Run the current winters through the summer. Recheck asset position late fall. If you’re in a position to stay on two sets buy new winters then and new all seasons/summers/muds/whatever come spring. If you're stuck going to one set grab some all seasons before the first snow. That's probably what I'd do at least.
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shop-teacher
> Urambo Tauro
03/17/2016 at 12:41 |
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Yeah, that’s it exactly. I can replace the all seasons now, and get one more winter out of the winters, or go ahead and just run all seasons year round and buy them in the fall. The winters are a luxury, as I am in the Chicago area, but they’re a luxury I enjoy.
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uofime-2
> shop-teacher
03/17/2016 at 15:19 |
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its a rough time to search for summmer/ AS tyres, since everyone wants them now, i’m seeing sets that went for 300 going for 500.
If any new trucks have a stock size (or overall size and bolt pattern) that would work for yours check out their forums/ facebook for sale pages you might have more luck there
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shop-teacher
> uofime-2
03/17/2016 at 15:38 |
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Good point, I didn’t think of that. I can buy brand new from Tire Rack for $500, so there’s no point in buying from some yahoo off Craigslist for the same price.
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uofime-2
> shop-teacher
03/17/2016 at 15:47 |
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No shipping too, t’s nice having them so close. I’m actually going there saturday to get my summers remounted.