and i often get tire roations and get them inspected ... but is there a certain mileage that they should be replaced?
i am turning my car in (because its a lease) - and i dont know if i change the tires first (incase they charge me)
2007-12-08 13:04:24 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
tread depth is the important thing, I think 1/8th inch of tread is still okay.
Also, never lease a car, buy a 5-7 year old car for like $5-7k try and pay cash ... if you pay $200 to 400/m for the rest of your life on a car you'll loose out on close to $5million if you had invested it. I hope you like the new car smell.
2007-12-08 13:09:17 · answer #1 · answered by ne0neddy 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Poll: 2005 Chevy Impala!
2016-05-22 05:55:40 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would ask them first before doing any work. You can visually inspect your tire treads pretty easy. Take a penny and turn it upside down and put it in the grooves of your tire. It the tread is higher than Lincolns head, you have plenty of tread left and do not need new tires!
2007-12-08 13:08:17 · answer #3 · answered by jimmethun@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a penny and stick the top of Abe's head into the tread. If you can see the top of his head, then the tead is too thin and should be replaced.
Also check for other signs of danger, such as cracked sidewalls and tread seperating.
2007-12-08 13:07:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boltthrower is correct...if they do need to be replaced then you should do it before you turn it in...If you turn it in with worn tires they will charge you an arm and a leg to replace then for you.
2007-12-08 13:11:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The mileage is irrelevant.
The tread depth is the important point.
2007-12-08 13:07:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the leasing company will inform you if there is enough tread on them,be prepared for a large bill if they need to be replaced.
2007-12-08 13:06:59 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you should rotate your tires perhaps every 6000 miles. they should be replaced when insufficient tread remains, or if there are other obvious wear problems.
2007-12-08 13:07:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no reason to replace tires until one or more of them is below specs or dry rotting. if they are still good, keep them until they are not. good night
2007-12-08 13:07:27 · answer #9 · answered by negaduck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a depth gauge, and see how deep the tread is, NOT how many miles you have gone.
2007-12-08 13:07:07 · answer #10 · answered by dana5169 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋