For those of you that know me, know that I am not what you would call a high mileage driver. In just over nine years, I have yet to reach 5000 miles, actually 4967, I believe.
Here is my question. On my Brabus coupe, my tires are basically all original. I did put two 17" Hankooks on the front at about 1500 miles. I rotate the tires once a year, about 550 miles each rotation. My tires have timed out, but still look like new as far as sidewall and tread.
Almost all of my driving is in the city at surface street speeds. No long trips, and very little interstate driving. My partner has a Nissan van and hates my smart, so we use her car for most longer driving.
Now my question. Would you spring approximately $500.00 for new tires, or just keep running the old ones for a while longer.
I know the safe answer is buy new tires, but for my driving needs, I really hate spending the money right now. All advice will be greatly appreciated.
I forgot to mention. My car is always garaged and covered, only rained on twice, and never exposed to hot sun for any length of time. No issues with roof crazing at all.
Here is my question. On my Brabus coupe, my tires are basically all original. I did put two 17" Hankooks on the front at about 1500 miles. I rotate the tires once a year, about 550 miles each rotation. My tires have timed out, but still look like new as far as sidewall and tread.
Almost all of my driving is in the city at surface street speeds. No long trips, and very little interstate driving. My partner has a Nissan van and hates my smart, so we use her car for most longer driving.
Now my question. Would you spring approximately $500.00 for new tires, or just keep running the old ones for a while longer.
I know the safe answer is buy new tires, but for my driving needs, I really hate spending the money right now. All advice will be greatly appreciated.
I forgot to mention. My car is always garaged and covered, only rained on twice, and never exposed to hot sun for any length of time. No issues with roof crazing at all.