I'm down to 2/32" in the front, and 3/32" in the back. 44-45k miles on these Goodyear Allegras ($75/tire) on the old Saturn.

Can I rotate them and get another 5-7k out of 'em?

I'm going to get a new set of tires off someone's car, but I don't want to put 'em on immediately if I don't have to.

Thanks in advance.

 

2/32" to me sounds like they're done for. For many states, that's the legal "wear" limit. I see you're also from Sac, I wouldn't run those on the highway when it's raining.

 

Don't dick around with tires, they are the most important part of your car.

Those tires are done for, replace them.

 

I've run 'em that low before, but you really should replace 'em...

 

time for new tires. we have all probably driven on bald tires but its safer to have something on them

 

Those are "fake" goodyears anyways, get rid of them... those are only available at wal-mart or sears.

 

You would feel shitty if someone in your family drove it and got into an accident.

Change them out.

 

the bare min is not 2/32 Mike.. change those puppies out.. jump on that deal u mentioned to me last night... jesal just gave u the ultimate reason why you should...

 

I think the lowest they allow is 3/32" before you must change them.

More importantly, if they are that low, why risk your safety.

 

Wear indicators are at 2/32's for a reason:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=51

But it goes on to say...

I haven't always obeyed the law or followed common sense...

 

If they look worn enough that you have to ask if they're still safe to drive on, it's a good indicator it's time for new ones!

I'd definitely throw on a new set.

 

Actually, let me put it into terms you might better relate to:

If you were running low on oil and it was dirty, would you try to squeeze another 10,000 miles or six months out of the little bit you had left, or would you just call it done and change the oil?

 

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Oh the horror!!

 

I tried to be easy on him and didn't even suggest the oil in the example wasn't synthetic! *GASP*

 

Gee, that sounds like 500 miles after an oil change!

Anyway, I think I'm going to rotate the backs (3/32") to the front (2/32") and leave 'em there until the end of this month as I don't have time to deal with replacement tires. My mom says there's no grip issues at all on the freeway anyway, and my dad is fine with it too.

Few questions: a section of the front tires (not the edges specifically) is worn to 1/32" and not 2/32". Is this a result of an alignment problem or is it just normal wear from excessive turns to the right/left?

Also, I'm going to mount/dismount/balance these replacement (used) tires myself at the school shop. Can I reuse the valve stems?

And where can I get rid of the old tires?

 

In the same amount of time it'll take you to jack up the car and rotate all the tires, a shop can have new ones mounted, balanced and installed (if you so desired). So it's really not much of a time issue.

Use a new valve stem.

 

Ok... where to begin...

Just because your parents SAY it runs fine, really doesn't mean it IS fine. Beleive me, been there, done that, and blown a few tires thanks to my parents. Have them take it to an actual Tire shop and see what they'd say.

Few answers: it all depends on what you mean a section of the front tires. Be more specific if you can... I.E. is it PATCHING, or is the MIDDLE worn? As far as alignment, if you were to let your car go in a straight line, with the steering wheel as straight as possible, does it veer to the left or right? If so, then your alignment is off.

The last part, well I wouldn't bother, but if your a tightass, then so be it. Good luck.

 

Tires could have been over inflated also if the sides are worn.

 

A piece of the middle is worn...somehow.

Pressure is typically set 3 psi about recommended specs for longer life.

 

if u set the psi higher than it should be the middle of the tire will wear out faster and vice versa, as it is now riding on a smaller contact point vs if the tire was underinflated. you probably know already that setting the psi higher on the front wheels of a fwd car with understeer helps to lessen the understeer feeling somewhat.

 

^^^^ Go with the recommended tire pressure, not 3psi higher for longer life . Because in reality, it gives you less life.

 

Your parents are idiots. You need to stop listening to them. If that means getting a job so you can pay for tires that are WAY past "ok" then go get one.

Jeezus, 2/32" and the tires are "okay"?

 

Agreed.

 

cheap bastard

 

Replacing the tires on a car doesn't take more than an hour. Especially if you call ahead and make sure they stock what you need. This isn't like putting off a timing belt for a few weeks so you can make other arrangements. Get it down to the garage and put some new rubber on that thing.

 

I'm going to go ahead and see if I can get that guy to come down a bit more on his price for those tires. If I can get 'em for $100, perhaps I'll stop by this weekend to the Bay Area and pick them up, then install them the following week.

 

buy new ones !why risk your life if you put them on the wrong way they will vibtate and you will crash the right front must go on the same side so buying used how will you know which side they were on?

 

Well, they only have 500 miles on them. I got the guy down to $100, so we'll see about it next week or so.

 

Right now my tires are at 8/32" . When should I change them out without losing much traction? They are the OEM tires on an 06 Accord, and they're already down to that after only 13542km (as of today). OEM tires seem to suck.

 

I heard if you're picky about traction, 4/32"

 

Why are you nickel and diming with tires? Dont be stupid, get new tires before you hurt someone

 

if they suck so much why not just replace them asap

 

if you get into an accident, and the cause was because of poor traction on your tires, you can be held liable I believe.

 

Yeah, 4/32's are about the minimum for wet/snow traction even tho' the legal limit in my state is 2/32. You won't have to worry till you get below 6/32's.

FYI: New tires are usaually 10/32 to 11/32... http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...skey.jsp#depth

I know that I should get new tires long before I do, but I like to squeeze every last penny worth out of my old tires... < / cheapbastard >

 

Fixed

 

Gotta thank tirerack.com for this one:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...currentpage=51

 

I think you are right.

 

Thanks, this is exactly what I wanted to know. Snow traction is what matters now. January. Canada. 'nuff said.