Cheap Tires

[HEYHEY]

And people wonder why this happens once 1 cm of snow falls in this stupid city

People that think they're saving money on tires actually end up spending more in the long run. Spending 400 on a set of tires +100 to mount and balance them that will only last 50,000K, meanwhile for 600 they can get tires that will last 120K+.
You end up saving time and money in the long run.

As for winter tires there are unfortunately too many borderline retarded people in this city, who we will meet once that first snowfall happens. They'll convince you that winter tires are a waste of money while they're doing 10 km/h in the left lane of the 401 with their hazards on

 

[happ]

Prefer tire shops in North York

 

[GameBoy27]

Prefer tire shops in North York

Are you just looking for tires to certify the car in order to sell it or do you plan on driving it this winter?

 

[basketcase]

I wonder how many people just buy winter tires instead of getting them on their own set of rims.

 

[GameBoy27]

I wonder how many people just buy winter tires instead of getting them on their own set of rims.

Obviously it's best to have summer and winter tires on their own set of rims as winters are usually 1" smaller diameter. If you don't want to buy a spare set of rims then simply changing out your summers for winters is still a much better idea then driving on all seasons in the winter.

 

[Alfonzo]

What's worse worn tires or decent used ones? Do the used ones usually come in a set of four.

All my cars have 4 tires.

 

[happ]

Are you just looking for tires to certify the car in order to sell it or do you plan on driving it this winter?

I'll be driving it so I want the cheapest decent enough tires possible.

 

[LickRus]

Maybe on Black Friday you can find better deals ...

 

[happ]

Tire Depot doncaster location still the best deal in town can get a set of 4 chinese made Westlake tires for $440 including tax an installment. apparently all the locations are independently owned now. the one on danforth quoted me 600 for a different brand. both charge 50 bucks with installation for an alignment. crappy tire wants 800 for motomasters.

 

[GameBoy27]

Tire Depot doncaster location still the best deal in town can get a set of 4 chinese made Westlake tires for $440 including tax an installment. apparently all the locations are independently owned now. the one on danforth quoted me 600 for a different brand. both charge 50 bucks with installation for an alignment. crappy tire wants 800 for motomasters.

Great, so another vehicle with useless tires on snow and ice this winter. :frusty:

 

[nottyboi]

Great, so another vehicle with useless tires on snow and ice this winter. :frusty:

Just cos they are cheap don't assume they are lousy. When I was a starving student I put 4 east german tires (said made in East Germany on sidewall) and while they were noisy, they were really quite outstanding in the snow and ice, as well as lasting all the way though Uni...although when it comes to tires you are stuck with them for quite a while, so I would pay extra to get better tires now that I can afford it.

 

[t.o.leafs.fan]

There was just a thing on cheap chinese tires on cp24...they're all shitty, not safe and don't last long.

 

[GameBoy27]

Just cos they are cheap don't assume they are lousy. When I was a starving student I put 4 east german tires (said made in East Germany on sidewall) and while they were noisy, they were really quite outstanding in the snow and ice, as well as lasting all the way though Uni...although when it comes to tires you are stuck with them for quite a while, so I would pay extra to get better tires now that I can afford it.

I'm not assuming that they're lousy because they're cheap, I'm saying if people want to drive on snow and ice they they should buy winter tires. In addition, compounds on all seasons do not work below 7 deg. C. I don't care how good a driver you are, you can't stop, turn or accelerate or have as good control on all seasons. It's physics!

The main reason I use winter tires is so I can stop or avoid all the idiots sliding around on their all seasons. I know when the first snowfall hits, there'll be tons of people who thought all season are just fine getting stuck on hills, causing traffic jams and pileups on the highways. It's not far away!

It can take 9 meters (30 ft.) longer to stop on snow from just 50 km/h with all seasons. What if it's a car or pedestrian you're suddenly forced to avoid. You simply can't stop as quickly!

 

[happ]

There was just a thing on cheap chinese tires on cp24....

Where's the link?

 

[KBear]

Where's the link?

CTV News just did a consumer alert http://toronto.ctvnews.ca/more/consumer-alert

The one Chinese tire maker clamed their tire molds were stolen, and they did not make the tires tested. So, could be buying knock offs of Chinese tires.


Happ, best stay off the highway, avoid speed bumps, potholes, etc.

 

[happ]

Westlake is China's largest tire maker http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hangzhou_Zhongce_Rubber_Company I expect a reputable retailer would make sure the tires meet minimum standards.

 

[Malibook]

And when you are on your way up to heaven because of the shit cheap Chinese tires, at least you will be able to take comfort in the fact that you saved a few bucks.
Good stuff for those in your will.

 

[Malibook]

How much per year can you hope to save over the life of the tires?
$20 each?

 

[nottyboi]

I'm not assuming that they're lousy because they're cheap, I'm saying if people want to drive on snow and ice they they should buy winter tires. In addition, compounds on all seasons do not work below 7 deg. C. I don't care how good a driver you are, you can't stop, turn or accelerate or have as good control on all seasons. It's physics!

The main reason I use winter tires is so I can stop or avoid all the idiots sliding around on their all seasons. I know when the first snowfall hits, there'll be tons of people who thought all season are just fine getting stuck on hills, causing traffic jams and pileups on the highways. It's not far away!

It can take 9 meters (30 ft.) longer to stop on snow from just 50 km/h with all seasons. What if it's a car or pedestrian you're suddenly forced to avoid. You simply can't stop as quickly!

If you feel that strongly about it, then you should also only buy vehicles from the top table in the link:

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/...rs/best-and-worst/breaking-distance/index.htm

 

[HEYHEY]

Id have no problem with dumb people buying knock off tires and killing themselves in the process, but when you put everyone else's life at risk i get a bit annoyed.
Hopefully dummies who get these cheap tires only hit the guard rail or a tree and not another car, unfortunately thats not usually the case.
On top of everything else everyone else gets to spend 3 hours sitting in traffic while the tow trucks and cops clean up these wrecks.