Never Buy These Tires for a Daily Driver

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Tires to buy for your car. Never Buy These Tires for a Daily Driver, DIY life hacks and car repair with auto mechanic Scotty Kilmer. Tires you should never buy. The worst tires to buy for your car. Cheap tires vs expensive tires, which is better? The best tires vs the worst tires. Dangerous tires you should stay away from. Car tires explained and which type to buy. What tires should I buy? Tire review. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 55 years.
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@scottykilmer 11 ай бұрын

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@andrewnevermind4902 11 ай бұрын

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@ronsmith4330 11 ай бұрын

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@Redmi-xu1yo 11 ай бұрын

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@WellBehavedForeigner 11 ай бұрын

Is there any doubt as to whether any defense lawyer is the stereotype of "an irresponsible person", especially "a principled one"? (For example, Mechanics are "on the other side of the courtroom", so to speak.)

@greggchaffin1596 11 ай бұрын

This man is a saint. I’ve learned more about cars from this channel than any other resource

@dennisg8119 11 ай бұрын

I always have the tires rotated every time I get the oil changed ... Yes, I have to replace all four when they wear out, but they last longer!

@robertgreenhalge1708 11 ай бұрын

Agreed. I would prefer all tires too be matching as well. I rotate twice a year, once in late fall and then again in the spring. I don't see the point in buying 2 at a time. Most tire shops these days offer buy 3 get one free as well.

@marshmower 11 ай бұрын

I agree IF the lame assistant didn't ruin the studs

@happyevelyn 11 ай бұрын

Scotty advises against rotating tires......

@tommurphy4307 11 ай бұрын

as long as you trust the person handling your lug nuts- thats the deal maker/breaker

@kennethcooke6448 3 ай бұрын

L@@robertgreenhalge1708

@kennybubash3278 11 ай бұрын

If the tires are rotated every 6-8 thousand miles they should wear evenly eliminating the front tires from wearing out faster than the rear tires !

@thefordshopyard5348 11 ай бұрын

Thank You! That's What I Believe

@babygirl4489 11 ай бұрын

I agree very informative

@davidweum 11 ай бұрын

I use newer winters as my summers and new studded ones for my winter driving. Alternatively, I'd have to buy all seasons for summer. I'll wear both of them out and pay the $56 for the november/April changeover. David Alberta, Canada

@marshmower 11 ай бұрын

-Only required for 4 wheel drive vehicles. If you drive a staggered setup, forget about rotations!

@JTR253 11 ай бұрын

Tires are rotated due to how much weight is on the front and back of the vehicle. Generally, there is more weight on the front of the car with engine and then the drive axle for FWD vehicles. You have a more fifty fifty or close to it setup on RWD vehicles but still the empty trunk weighs much less than an engine. This is also the reason that you put the better traction tires on the lighter part of your vehicle which is usually in the back.

@cshum100 11 ай бұрын

Too bad every mechanic are not as honest as Scotty. I wish I could find a mechanic near me who was like Scotty.

@brent1387 11 ай бұрын

You can say that again!!!!!

@GreatGrandmasterWang 11 ай бұрын

A mechanic who berates every brand except Toyota and Honda

@troytruong8246 11 ай бұрын

@GreatGrandmasterWang why do you think toyota and honda are the best sellers for many years? Why do you think most asians druve toyota and honda? Honda is suck now.

@johnlampman353 11 ай бұрын

Yeah so honest he tells you that rotating your tires is pointless....

@jumpinjojo 11 ай бұрын

*Is not. Not are not. 🙄

@Ozzy-R 11 ай бұрын

Learned something today, yes even at 57 years still learning. Never knew the dot position in relation to the stem. Thanks!

@Shadobanned4life 11 ай бұрын

It is a rare treat to watch someone that likes what they do for a living !🌞

@josephtrunk3565 11 ай бұрын

Firestone Destination LE 2s, and now LE 3s , have been the best tires I’ve ever experienced in the last 55,000 miles. Having a solid mechanic, who fixed the alignment issues also played a big part. Thanks Jimmy. He also teaches his mechanic skills to future mechanics at the local community college. At 279,000 this car rolls amazingly smooth.

@phatgringo2.0 11 ай бұрын

Meh they're average. Michelin and Continental much better.

@JTR253 11 ай бұрын

Michelins have been very quiet on my SUV. Much better than the craplanders erm geolanders. The Japanese dropped the ball on their tires.

@daveballin 11 ай бұрын

Firestone products wear out in no time. Absolute crap

@joemiller2629 11 ай бұрын

I used to be in the automotive service industry. I sold a lot of destination tires. Not a Firestone dealer. I always presented them a great bang for the buck tire. Never had a single customer complain. Keep them properly inflated and rotate frequently and they will last much longer. I personally rotate with every oil change (3000 miles) which I do myself (have a hoist) and I'm retired so I have all the time.

@AlfaGTA156 2 ай бұрын

What? I have them on my Alfa spider 916 and they are absolute dog💩 in the wet. Will be replacing these soon.

@oralpowers7932 11 ай бұрын

In Canada we rotate the tires when we change from all season radials to winter tires. When it comes to bikes anything that has hydraulics and a motor is called a motorcycle and requires a motorcycle licence, insurance and safety apparel.

@1575murray 11 ай бұрын

In March 2021 I had four Michelin Defender T+H 195/65R15 tires put on my 2002 Honda Accord. Some people might think that I was crazy putting these top of the line tires on a 20 year old car but I frequently drive on local streets that are in far from perfect condition. As it turns out I have been doing a lot more driving now than I was then on a daily basis. The increased cost is well worth it to me in the form of improved ride and handling and durability over a less expensive tire. In my experience inexpensive tires do not hold up well in the driving conditions the New York City metropolitan area presents to drivers.

@chfpontiac5849 11 ай бұрын

Brother, you aren't crazy. You are right on the money. I'd argue putting a more expensive tire on an old car that's not quite as tight and bolted together as it was brand new is SMARTER than going cheap. LTX Defenders for all my past trucks and Defender T+H for most recent purchase for mom's 10 year old Civic and she loves everything about them. Hondas always tend to be loud in the cabin and transmit alot of road noise. Michelins are as quiet as you'll ever make a Honda. 👍

@tdgdbs1 11 ай бұрын

Smart move in my book; I am a loyal fan of the 10 ply Defenders, they do hold up well the entire 80000 miles. I put them on my Corolla which is way overkill.

@JimzAuto 11 ай бұрын

@@tdgdbs1 how are you able to specify the number of plys for your purchase?

@LA_Commander 11 ай бұрын

I agree. I have the Defenders on my Explorer and they handle the rough streets here in LA very well. Have had the tires for 5 years now and they still look great. I hope they will last 10 years.

@LA_Commander 11 ай бұрын

@neuralismgamingtv4511 unless your muffler is dragging lol 😆

@davinp 11 ай бұрын

As Scotty said in a previous video, he doesn't rotate his tires. I had thought rotating tires was so that each tire wears evenly.

@mikefoehr235 11 ай бұрын

I rotate mine

@marshallborder9089 11 ай бұрын

I also rotate mine too . When you buy new ones - usually in my area get free rotation . I wouldn't pass that up .

@kennybubash3278 11 ай бұрын

I agree with you 100%

@davidweum 11 ай бұрын

I've always thought so too,but Scotty doesn't. Hmmm?

@CB900SS 11 ай бұрын

I was wondering the same

@mynameisstilljafo4063 11 ай бұрын

Many years ago, I bought the cheapest tires available for the car I owned at the time once...and only once. The difference in handling and traction - especially in bad weather - was noticeable. Moreover, they wore quickly. They were rated (I think) for just 30k miles to begin with, but at around 20k they were showing significant wear. That was enough for me. Went to the tire shop and bought some quality all season tires and never skimped again.

@shokid24 11 ай бұрын

I just ordered a fresh set of Continental DWS. Can’t wait till install next week. Boy do I need em 😉

@billybarnes9208 11 ай бұрын

By rotation of the tires they all wear out evenly. That's what I was taught as a young man from my Dad. May God bless everyone!!

@STho205 11 ай бұрын

But the cost is the same on a 2wd car. I rotate too, but over time the number of tires you buy is the same.

@Neodymium5312 11 ай бұрын

I'd be more worried about really badly worn tires causing extra wear on suspension parts such as struts and bearings from the wear angle causing stress on the components. That's the main problem with no rotation. I'd rather replace tires than a wheel bearing or something twice the price of a tire.

@guyrouillier 11 ай бұрын

Tires suffer from age as well as wear. So theoretically, if the set of tires receiving power wear out say in 8 years, the remaining unpowered tires will most likely *not* make it to 16 years. They dry out, the sidewalls crack, etc. So as others have stated, you're better off if you rotate the tires so they all wear out about the same time. Then replace them all with newly manufactured tires.

@STho205 11 ай бұрын

@@guyrouillier who the hell takes 8 years to wear out a tire, much less 16, unless it is a car in storage. 60k mi is usually the rated treadlife on rubber rollers. That's

@tommurphy4307 11 ай бұрын

@@guyrouillier new tire from china, boy

@ThePanda6996 Ай бұрын

The car Dad I never knew I wanted... Much love Scotty. I wholeheartedly appreciate your content.

@RandThompson-dd3sk 11 ай бұрын

Cooper Enduromax. A true "4 season" tire. From hot summer roads, severe storms, full winter traction (3 peak rated), quiet and long lasting. On third set, 3 different cars. Improved ride quality too!

@henshawsm 11 ай бұрын

Glad to see Scotty at a Town Fair tire! You can't beat Town Fair tire. They only sell tires, Wheels, and alignments!

@waysidetimes9226 11 ай бұрын

Yeah bro I was trying to figure out which one. I run one, love the business model!

@rk22cc 11 ай бұрын

Heard both good and bad about Town Fair tires

@dr.mantistoboggan4746 11 ай бұрын

I always buy factory take offs from craigslist, they usually have 100 miles or less on them, good part is you get new oem wheels every time too and all 4 wheels with tires usually cost less than buying 2 new tires by themselves. You need to be in a larger city for this to work. Wheels and tires currently on my truck are about 6 generations newer than itself (same model though). Do your homework on fitment.

@billm.2373 11 ай бұрын

The valve you identified as a drain is positioned more like an air dump valve. A drain valve (which is used to drain water condensate from the tank, as you know) would be located on the lowest point of the air tank. The tank should be drained at the end of each day the compressor is used to prevent rust inside the tank.

@paulsi1234 11 ай бұрын

But it has a plastic tank? So it won’t rust.

@dr.mantistoboggan4746 11 ай бұрын

@@paulsi1234 Chinese plastic is capable of rusting.

@paulsi1234 11 ай бұрын

@@dr.mantistoboggan4746 🤣

@John.17.3 11 ай бұрын

Scotty is a well of car wisdom and knowledge. If I was a neighbor kid I’d be at his house every day.

@vmgf1437 8 ай бұрын

You as a kid say sheepishly "can I hold that flashlight for you?", Scotty says "get that torque wrench and tighten down those lug nuts, no one ever learned anything by holding a flashlight!"

@bcbc3762 21 күн бұрын

Not really. It's counter-intuitive, but if you're only replacing 2 tires on a FWD car, the new ones should be put on the rear. Because of the weight balance of a FWD car, you want the tires with the best traction on the back in order to control lateral movement, especially in bad weather situations or emergency maneuvers. You don't want bald tires on the back contributing to oversteer that may get dangerously out of control.

@locdowne9641 9 ай бұрын

Proper tire rotation should keep the wear even across all tires.

@robertgreenhalge1708 11 ай бұрын

Town Fair Tire is an excellent place to buy new tires and even new rims. My old car had factory chrome rims (never again in New England) that were flaking and causing my tires to leak. Needed a new set quickly and was worried about the final cost. I was able to find a great new set of rims at a decent price. They recommended several different types after telling them what I was looking for. Brought them to the car so I could see what they looked like. Offered interest free financing and helped me build my credit rating. Not sure how big of a chain they are, but for a chain, I was super impressed. If you buy tires and then see them listed somewhere else cheaper, they will reimburse you the difference. Fabulous place.

@davidday9193 Ай бұрын

Shop around. My local Town Fair quoted 989.92 installed plus tax AFTER mail-in rebate for the same goodyear assurance tires that Walmart Quoted 644.40 installed plus tax including road hazard protection. $345.52 difference a half mile away. No brainer.

@agpawpaw5912 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Scotty for tip how to open silicon tube!

@exxel01234 11 ай бұрын

Loving the picture of the Austin 1100 ❤ to explain front wheel drive 👍

@HR-wd6cw 11 ай бұрын

You can probably find center caps for most cars, that's not a usually a problem. The price, on the other hand, is usually the issue. I've seen some OEM center wheel caps go for as much as $50-$100 per cap and more.

@OnTheAir 11 ай бұрын

Ebay is a wonderful source for center caps at very low cost. I bought Toyota center caps for under $10 each.

@rdmineer1 11 ай бұрын

I only buy Douglas AS. Very quiet and reliable, excellent traction even on snow. For me they outlast mileage rating with rotation at every 5k oil change. Full set in May, with free rotation and road hazard, cost me less than $400. Least expensive Goodyear you can buy.

@geckobrah4201 11 ай бұрын

Scotty, tell the folks how to read the sidewall to tell when the tire made, thus assuring freshness.

@dval59valletta79 10 ай бұрын

Town Fair is pretty good. You can check the price on line and order. Also, they will price match with other tire shops. I used Discount tire's quote, and they matched it, even tho they have no stores in the northeast

@gdholmfirth 11 ай бұрын

Well., I will certainly never buy THOSE tires for my daily driver.

@LeSiZmOr 11 ай бұрын

Right on Scotty!

@Nellis202 2 ай бұрын

Look like Sumitomos/Falken tires . Great tires ! Got 4 tires at Mavis for less than $600. Comparable to Top mame brands at twice the price. Super quiet , excellent performance dry or wet and better than average snow performance. Falken 215/55/17.

@TinMan0555 11 ай бұрын

Doubling the advertised mileage is what I routinely get with tires. Air kept at the proper psi and getting them rotated at every other oil change is all it takes.

@randyedelen5770 11 ай бұрын

No way you are getting double the advertised mileage out of a tire

@TinMan0555 11 ай бұрын

@@randyedelen5770 ok, I guess I did take some liberty with that statement……let me correct it. On my Ram 1500 4wd, my last set of BFG K02 tires, (which have a 50,000 mile manufacturers warranty) I only got 98,000 miles on the set before I replaced them with another set of that same tire……..sorry for my error……….😐

@tommurphy4307 11 ай бұрын

see he lied but ADMITTED IT LIKE A TINMAN!

@JuanRodriguez-hv4wc 11 ай бұрын

OH MY GOSH...FIRST TIRE PLACE IN MY WHOLE ENTIRE LIFE THAT I SEE INSTALLS THE TIRE WITH THE MARKING LINED UP WITH THE VALVE. I AM AMAZED. What tire shop is this?

@devildog5354 Ай бұрын

They might have known Scotty was going to show their work to 6 million subscribers (laughing)...

@ryanacosta1009 11 ай бұрын

Hey Scotty their are KZfaqrs who make a top 5 - 10 best wet grip and snow grip tires I recommend everyone to choose from them

@pattyeverett2826 11 ай бұрын

Years ago, I had a Ford Escort with plastic hubcaps similar to what you have. When the Ford dealership worked on the brakes for the car, they broke one of the hubcaps. They would not replace it, claiming it was old. I had to pay for a new one myself. This was not the only time this Ford dealership was dishonest, so they no longer have my business. BTW, I have a 1963 Falcon in my garage. The metal hubcaps for it work fine to this day!

@charlesjames1442 Ай бұрын

I live in Illinois and get a fair amount of snow. In 36 years owning front wheel drive vehicles, I’ve never gotten stuck in the snow while driving one.

@devildog5354 Ай бұрын

I live in Colorado and never got suck driving RWD pickups to communte to work (62 miles round trip) over 20 years...

@charlesjames1442 Ай бұрын

@@devildog5354 : Give it time.

@marshmower 11 ай бұрын

Scotty, you need a follow-up regarding 4WD and all wheel drive. Also some cars have wider rears. You triggered so many questions i see.

@martyflannigan5052 11 ай бұрын

Scotty I agree with you but I live in Canada, so all wheel drive is great in the winter, and I got rid of my Subaru in November and a got a 2006 Buick Lacrosse with only 63,000KM's but I still miss my 24 yea old Subaru Legacy

@flydriveNdive 2 ай бұрын

Scottie, if you’re ever in Northern VA by Dulles airport, give Voltech Auto a call. They have brand NEW tries sold cheaper than any online store, Costco and the nearby Walmart!!

@HALWG51 11 ай бұрын

On front wheel or rear wheel drive vehicles you can get by without rotating and just replace the 2 worn tires. On all wheel or 4 wheel drive vehicles you need to rotate every 5,000 miles.

@dannybarrett1742 Ай бұрын

Tyres laying down, then stacked on top of each other tends to permanently deform the lower tyres. Don't store more than a couple of tyres like that. A tyre shop should know better than that.

@lLukeSkyscraper Ай бұрын

Bruh this is a shop, not a warehouse

@dannybarrett1742 Ай бұрын

@@lLukeSkyscraper tyres still get damaged by stacking them, whether they're in a shop or a warehouse. If the business is a tyre shop, they should know and practice the proper storage method. It's part of doing business in tyre sales and fitment, and it's the "price of entry" into the business.

@user-qm3sv7lt1u 8 ай бұрын

good stuff

@alanmurray3624 11 ай бұрын

Your suppose to rotate every other oil change so they wear the same and alignment checked

@dannyalashi9727 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video, Scotty!!!

@truenewsglobal 2 ай бұрын

Town fair tire used to be incredible. Especially if you had a dealer account or a garage account. They do installs for five dollars each tire. They do have really good prices but they were bought out by Mavis. The old man Neil used to own every single location. It was generally Northeast, but I think they are expanding now. The only problem is, the alignments are cheap, but they will only align the be car. If there is anything wrong, you are on your own until you fix the problem. Also, if you have a dealer or Garage account, they do alignments for $55. That’s really half price, so you can’t go wrong. However, their text aren’t the greatest when it comes to alignments. You often have to go back for them to zero out the steering wheel.

@smich53 10 ай бұрын

I had an alignment done last fall. I am about to replace my tires this weekend. Is it still recommended I get an alignment even though I’ve just had one done fairly recently on the old set of tires (same wheels)?

@artisholland618 11 ай бұрын

Great information as always

@julesvreug Ай бұрын

Them Silent oil free compressors are great, sprayed a whole car use for airtools, pumping up tires etc aparently they have a 100% duty cycle so motor can run for quite a while. (as long as keep filters clean) Been looking at Vevor tools including the Injector cleaner (AUTool) seems like good stuff. Im in the middle of working out what to do with my garrage :) Thought of even my own tire changng equipment.

@jcos55chev19 11 ай бұрын

About those electric bikes, just for safety, I would store them in a separate shed in case a battery goes up in smoke. It could be a serious mistake storing them in the garage, especially if the garage is attached to the house.

@Argedis 11 ай бұрын

Isn't any different than people parking their electric cars in their garage...

@tommurphy4307 11 ай бұрын

if anything i would CHARGE them in a shed away from the house before actually storing them in an inconvenient place all the time.

@mopesrus7266 11 ай бұрын

I'll stick to my Schwinn Stingray with the banana seat and the slick rear tire.

@Mike-Olds-1 11 ай бұрын

I had one… best bike ever 👍

@masongama3096 11 ай бұрын

Thats why rotating your tires is always advised

@David..832 11 ай бұрын

The waving of the hands help me to get the point much better

@paulblackman8159 Ай бұрын

I remember the Town Fair Tire when I lived in Middletown.

@strangeperson700 11 ай бұрын

Where can I find the square tyres? I've been looking for them everywhere, I like the way they look.😮

@oferhaze1467 11 ай бұрын

AFAIK - 4-5 years - it's recommended to replace all four tires because the rubber is drying

@pete5534 11 ай бұрын

Replacing ‘fronts’ more often on a front wheel drive vehicle is one way, or you can rotate ‘em on a regular basis - different strokes…

@bdeheton6445 Ай бұрын

What flooring have you installed in your garage? Looking for something like that.

@user-tx6mt8mh5c 6 ай бұрын

Mr. Scotty what kind of brand of tires did you buy and how much did you pay for each one

@timwirasnik5878 11 ай бұрын

Nothin but Cooper Tires for me!

@kave9482 9 ай бұрын

Can't go wrong with Cooper

@timwirasnik5878 9 ай бұрын

@@kave9482 That's the way I figure it Kave! BUT, I am hving an issue, I HAVE Cooper M&S on my Jeep now ( And I have had them for 5 going on 6 Years now, Same Tires) so I need to get some new ones before Winter kicks in, trouble is from what I understand Cooper has done away with M&S Line, so I would have to get AT3 To fit properly, I have never had AT3 before, so I am a little Nervous!

@livelarge333 11 ай бұрын

FYI The date the tire was manufactured is printed to the tire.

@wildhorses6817 Ай бұрын

DOT is DATE of manufacture

@themachine8009 8 ай бұрын

Town fair tire is expensive. I went to Cdsco last time and I saved 159.

@johnnybravo2452 Ай бұрын

I live in Canada and there's not a tire can be sold that doesn't pass DOT inspections so I mean even the cheep tires are pretty reliable just usually really soft

@jamesgurney6576 11 ай бұрын

What about tire rotation? I rotate my tires twice a year. What do you recommend?

@Moln0015 Ай бұрын

I have a 2019 Impala and I live in Minnesota. What are the best tires for my car with snow?

@rogfromthegarage8158 11 ай бұрын

The problem with buying tired from a tire store is that ehen you are traveling the chances of finding a store nearby are slim to none. Plus, they are somethimes only open 9-5 during the week so if you have an emergency on Sunday you are SOL. And, if you het special irder tires then they eill most likely not have one in stock. I had a complete sidewall blowout on the interstate doing 80 mph (handled it well thank you) and what do you know there was a WalMart open on Sunday 2 exits away. Worth considering.

@CP-mb7ly Ай бұрын

Walmart and Costco still go through a lot of tires. I would 100% buy from them if no tire stores were open

@georgebullard9637 11 ай бұрын

Mr. Kilmer, please ur opinion of replacing the wheels and tires on my 430 Lexus, currently they are 225 55 r17, I want to go to 245 45 r18, which are found on some LS 430 models , my car is a 2006 ML trim , ur thoughts ??

@brianmcpeake2509 11 ай бұрын

Have you ever tested out Exoforma tire products? I'm curious if the long lasting shine really works and is worth the $

@Harold_Callahan 2 ай бұрын

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="210">3:30</a> I just had some nice special order Falken tires installed at Sam's club and they put the dots in the wrong location on both rear tires. They did the front correctly. Man, businesses everywhere are so unreliable. EDIT: Not sure if I wanna go back and complain. Now I don't trust them to reinstall them properly, clean the bead etc.

@edwardkrochmal8268 11 ай бұрын

If you change tires keep the best 1 in case of an emergency.

@ItsMe-ic7on 11 ай бұрын

I do have a question about those air tanks. Do you have to fill them with are to make them work or what? I always wondered and never know who to ask so I'll just ask you Scotty.

@jaynava1312 3 ай бұрын

I just bought use Michelin pilot sport cup 2 K2 tire and they have little under 7/32 mark or 6mm thread life left. For 110 was it worth it and how long will they last

@Kurtdog63 11 ай бұрын

My understanding some states/businesses will not install tires that are older than 5 years old, so if you have some tires stored in your garage to "save money" like I did, look at the DOT date, should be four numbers month/year. If they are expired, instead of saving money, you will be spending money to have them disposed of. Dang it...

@marshmower 11 ай бұрын

Install your own and stay away from low pros

@gman9033 11 ай бұрын

I GOT THE ARIEL RIDER X CLASS ELECTRIC BIKE, 35 M.P.H & 75 MILES ON A SINGLE CHARGE, I CARRY AN EXTRA BATTERY SO I GO 150 MILES WITH NO ISSUES BUT IT DOESN'T FOLD.

@joojoojeejee6058 Ай бұрын

How about rotating the tyres frequently so that they wear evenly... Here in the Northern Europe we have to change tyres twice a year anyway (because of winter), so uneven wear is basically a non-issue.

@Horizon301. 11 ай бұрын

If it was 4 wheel drive, there likely wouldn’t be much of a difference. You just replace the front two like a FWD vehicle. When I’ve enquired with various tyre places and the dealership for an Audi, they suggest that unless tread is very different, it’s unlikely to be much of an issue. In this instance the fronts were worn and the backs were fine.

@russianredneck7985 2 ай бұрын

what about tires though? if you can possibly suggest the brand , so I can get the best tires for my honestly earned dollar I would be super happy. Thank you in advance for the answer

@jasoncasale3708 11 ай бұрын

Michelin Pilot Sport all weathers for me. Great tires but do not last a long time.

@jamescaron6465 11 ай бұрын

That looks like Town Faire Tire. Used to get my tires there when I lived in the northeast. Great company. Michelins and Toyos for me always had them in stock.

@boatlover1875 Ай бұрын

My understanding was the dot was the heavy side of the tire and should be on the opposite side as the heavy side of the wheel and then balanced accordingly. Did I miss something?

@stephenrogers4537 11 ай бұрын

Hey Scotty, they did such a good job why you giving the tires the finger?😮😂😂😂😂<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="211">3:31</a>

@wingman8447 11 ай бұрын

Also, tires have date codes. Try to get the latest dates and definitely verify all 4 tires have the same dates. Good vid. Thanks.

@tommurphy4307 11 ай бұрын

they are not 'codes' they are actual dates- by law. perhaps it is being confused with the DOT plant code.

@wingman8447 11 ай бұрын

@@tommurphy4307 Very good. Thank you for the correction.

@Sharonda2ginuine8 2 ай бұрын

What all season tires are good for a 2006 Infiniti M35?

@Fister_of_Muppets 18 күн бұрын

Just to slightly correct Dennis Hopper here: You don't want to go to a place that has a lot of tires, you want to go to a place that SELLS a lot of fresh tires and can't keep them in stock.

@michaelmartin2276 Ай бұрын

Well Scotty if you rotate the tires they will all 4 wear out at the same time. Also jave all 4 tires with the same tread depth and type the car will drive better and handle better.

@alaudun8670 Ай бұрын

I’m having a problem with cupped tires on a 2020 gmc terrain slt 2.0 front wheel drive on Bridgestones

@davidkutz5418 11 ай бұрын

Cooper and Goodyear are good tires 💯👍

@Mike-lt6sj 11 ай бұрын

Coopers are good. Never had luck with Goodyear. Toyo and Kumho, Nokian winter tires.

@davidkutz5418 11 ай бұрын

@@Mike-lt6sj Anyone ever hear of Uniroyal tiger paw tires? I think they made some in Indonesia they're good for 7-years I had to special order them hard to find 👍

@Mike-lt6sj 11 ай бұрын

@@davidkutz5418 Some people swear by them, say they are the best. I am looking for different qualities than wear in a tire though. I look for low noise, braking in all conditions, cornering, etc. I accept that I'm buying tires every two years because I drive a lot and I need to know when it's time to stop, I can do it. My Toyos saved me one time, and that's peace of mind for me. Inches and it would have changed my life.

@kave9482 9 ай бұрын

We put Cooper tires on our family van. They run great and last a long time. No complaints about them.

@dundundata7603 11 ай бұрын

Scotty you can buy new hydro bike brakes and install them pretty easy.

@vmgf1437 8 ай бұрын

AWD is great for snow & ice, gravel, mud and sand. Also, if you drive aggressively { please don't risk your life or others' }, it can save you from losing control if you have to dodge a car

@ajbdblin 29 күн бұрын

If you've rotational tyres then its best to rotate them once a year.

@amounifnd 2 ай бұрын

Some Chinese Tires can be awful, but others like Nankang NS series are legendary budget performance tyres. Koreans have been doing great ones for a while now.

@zynicide9010 Ай бұрын

nankans are outrageous here in America, for 14 inch tires at least, thats what i run.

@Slaphappy-_- 11 ай бұрын

Walmart tires are horrible! Definitely get the free replacement plan. I’ve had almost a flat once a month or two!!! But yes get free one! Another thing Walmart put lugs on with impact and I couldn’t get lugs off actually broke one off!

@robertgreenhalge1708 11 ай бұрын

Didn't even know Wal Mart sold tires! I love WM, but I don't think I would ever buy tires for my car from there!

@Jazc-mp889 11 ай бұрын

@@robertgreenhalge1708 are you kidding me? You must be the only person on the planet that does not know Walmart has tires LOL

@robertgreenhalge1708 11 ай бұрын

@@Jazc-mp889 It would never even occur to me to even look at Wal Mart for tires lol Kind of reminds me of Sears auto center back in the day...who in their right mind would bring their car to Sears for car maintenance? Who in their right mind buys tires at Wal Mart if they care about their vehicle? You go to Wal Mart for cheap Chinese junk that you don't care about quality, how long it lasts, etc. Perhaps most don't care about their vehicle as I do lol

@Jazc-mp889 11 ай бұрын

@@robertgreenhalge1708 I’m pretty sure you’ve walked by tires on display at Walmart. They’re over by the automotive section 🤣

@robertgreenhalge1708 11 ай бұрын

@@Jazc-mp889 Nope! Just for kicks I checked out the local Wal Marts in my area...no tires in stock in any of 'em. I could order online of course, and have them delivered. Which is a disappointment, actually. Would have loved to see what Wal Mart has for tires! Even at the "super" Wal Mart 15 miles from me...nothing. Are they displayed in their own aisle(s)? The auto section here is literally sprays and waxes and things like that. Not even batteries.

@ahotdj07 11 ай бұрын

If Town Fair is anything like Discount Tire in Texas; I wouldn’t recommend this company.

@SE45CX Ай бұрын

Ha ha, Scotty just learned me how a tube of adhesive should actually be used. I never knew.

@robertwalker1742 11 ай бұрын

Surprised you didn’t get Michelin Cross Climate Scotty, they are a brilliant long lasting tyre.

@timmueller1314 11 ай бұрын

I agree. Put a set on 2 years ago. Best all season tires I've ever had. They're not high-performance tires. They can be a little mushy in the turns.

@john_i39 11 ай бұрын

I was looking for used tires and this mechanic tried to sell me a tire that’s 12 years old. So I told him “That tire would be great for your family member” he look at me piss off. I went the buy his used Micheline A/S Pilot 4 that was made in year 2022 and made sure there was no patches.

@koimaxx 11 ай бұрын

Hi Scotty, I bought my car brand new around 6 years ago and only has around 55000 miles on it. It's still running on the original sets of seasonal tires and winters I bought around the same time, so each set has only been driven around 28000. Treadwear is still good and I don't see any visible cracking yet. How long can I continue driving them for or should I starting saving out for new sets? Thanks

@marshmower 11 ай бұрын

12 years and 6 months. 10 years is a safe bet unless you live in 120° half the year. 8 years might be the max in Phoenix or Mexico. The deep cracks around the tread won't flex much and where the plies come together at the side wall is the weak link.

@tommurphy4307 11 ай бұрын

if they were formulated from cheap plastics then they should be good for at least a few years, if they were made from industry-leading polymers then they could last 50 years with proper handling and treatment. and everything in between.

@VideoArchiveGuy 10 ай бұрын

I've never been able to buy tires "in stock" - they've always had to order them in.

@lannynavitka8949 11 ай бұрын

I live in Canada and I found an amazing strategy for buying tires. One of the chains has a credit card and offers a 24 month interest free payment plan on any purchaes over $150. They also offer cash back on their card and membership, and have monthly bonus rewards days where credit card holders get 30-40x the cash back. So I planned ahead and waited for a sale where the tires were already down to a buy three get one free price, and made my appointment for the bonus cash back day. I bought a set of road tires for my car and a set of BF KO2's(not cheap tires) for my heavy duty van. I got 35% off the regular price, plus I got 30x the bonus cash back. My original bill was $2400. The discount took it to $1700, then I got $850 cash back on my card. Two sets of expensive tires(that I chose and wanted) for under $900. Break it down on 24 month payments, and it was $37 per month to roll on amazing brand new rubber. I don't expect to have to replace them for at least 5 years, either. And you know when the time comes, I'll be ready.

@lannynavitka8949 11 ай бұрын

PS, My co-worker with a new AWD SUV had her tires replaced just yesterday after a catastrophic failure emergency: $2600