Never Buy These Tires for a Daily Driver

[@scottykilmer]

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[@andrewnevermind4902]

Hey Scotty, what is your correct email? I want to send you some products but need an address. Cheers.

[@ronsmith4330]

HERE HERE!!!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Redmi-xu1yo]

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[@WellBehavedForeigner]

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.)

[@1575murray]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@LA_Commander]

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]

@neuralismgamingtv4511 unless your muffler is dragging lol 😆

[@dennisg8119]

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]

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]

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

[@happyevelyn]

Scotty advises against rotating tires......

[@tommurphy4307]

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

[@kennethcooke6448]

L​@@robertgreenhalge1708

[@Ozzy-R]

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

[@greggchaffin1596]

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

[@Hoosier-u4w]

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 !

[@FordAficionado]

Thank You! That's What I Believe

[@babygirl4489]

I agree very informative

[@davidweum]

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]

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

[@JTR253]

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.

[@josephtrunk3565]

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]

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

[@JTR253]

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

[@daveballin]

Firestone products wear out in no time. Absolute crap

[@joemiller2629]

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.

[@TheScrubmuffin69]

​@@AlfaGTA156 bruh le3 are KNOWN for their wet traction 😂

[@Shadobanned4life]

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

[@cshum100]

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

[@brent1387]

You can say that again!!!!!

[@GreatGrandmasterWang]

A mechanic who berates every brand except Toyota and Honda

[@troytruong8246]

​@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]

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

[@jumpinjojo]

*Is not. Not are not. 🙄

[@oralpowers7932]

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.

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

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.

[@davinp]

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]

I rotate mine

[@marshallborder9089]

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

[@Hoosier-u4w]

I agree with you 100%

[@davidweum]

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

[@CB900SS]

I was wondering the same

[@henshawsm]

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

[@waysidetimes9226]

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

[@rk22cc]

Heard both good and bad about Town Fair tires

[@Nellis202]

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.

[@mynameisstilljafo4063]

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.

[@timwirasnik5878]

Nothin but Cooper Tires for me!

[@kave9482]

Can't go wrong with Cooper

[@timwirasnik5878]

@@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!

[@fookingsog]

Interestingly, GoodYear now is the proud owner of Cooper Tire!!! 🤗

[@dr.mantistoboggan4746]

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.

[@billybarnes9208]

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]

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]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@guyrouillier new tire from china, boy

[@TinMan0555]

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]

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

[@TinMan0555]

@@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]

see he lied but ADMITTED IT LIKE A TINMAN!

[@billm.2373]

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]

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

[@dr.mantistoboggan4746]

@@paulsi1234 Chinese plastic is capable of rusting.

[@paulsi1234]

@@dr.mantistoboggan4746 🤣

[@robertgreenhalge1708]

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]

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.

[@shokid24]

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

[@pattyeverett2826]

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!

[@MistressDay]

As a woman who knew nothing about cars at the time, I purchased a used Nissan that came with high performance tires. When winter came, I slid from Massachusetts to Rhode Island until I realized the problem and slid into a Firestone to purchase new ones

[@Slaphappy-_-]

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]

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!

[@robertgreenhalge1708]

@Jonathan-mp7xg 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

[@robertgreenhalge1708]

@Jonathan-mp7xg 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.

[@robertgreenhalge1708]

@Jonathan-mp7xg The auto "section" around here is literally ONE aisle lol. Washes, plastic cup holder trays, license frame brackets...garbage like that. Zero actual items to make the vehicle last or even run. Not even jumper cables. I live in Taxachusetts, probably someone lobbied against it. (And got paid a damn lot of money doing so)

[@JuanRodriguez-hv4wc]

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?

[@locdowne9641]

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

[@rdmineer1]

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.

[@alanmurray3624]

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

[@jcos55chev19]

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]

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

[@tommurphy4307]

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

[@xcompa77x]

Regardles of fwd or rwd, you really should place the better tires on the rear to prevent hydroplaning

[@thomasharris5151]

@Scotty according to the tire industry and independent testing including Car & Driver mag test. The new tires ALWAYS go on the rear EVEN in a front wheel drive car because when it comes to lift/hydroplaning the rear lifts and it’s over! But if the rear grips and stays planted it’s easier to control the vehicle. 🎉

[@GF-mf7ml]

I normally install new tires at rear and older tires at front if FWD.

[@GF-mf7ml]

@Jonathan-mp7xg you need more grip at rear, understeer is way easier to control than oversteer. The rear tire are pretty new enough. If the tires are too bad replace it.

[@robertgreenhalge1708]

@Jonathan-mp7xg Agree. If you are going to only replace 2 tires (lousy idea imho) for a FWD you want at least the new tires up front. Better yet...properly rotate your tires so they are all on equal tread and replace them all at once when needed.

[@antonroux6737]

Why don't you rotate your tyres?

[@madmartian2]

I believe he has said it's a waste of money to have them rotated because modern cars and (radial) tires wear very evenly so it's unnecessary. 🤷‍♂️

[@tyronelannister9922]

Because hes a mechanic not a tire guy

[@amounifnd]

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]

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

[@geckobrah4201]

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

[@Papa_Smurf7]

Dont you rotate your tires to make sure they wear evenly?

[@ronmilly2121]

I don’t believe scotty rotates tires.

[@mopesrus7266]

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

[@Mike-Olds-1]

I had one… best bike ever 👍

[@AutoEngineerVideos]

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]

Bruh this is a shop, not a warehouse

[@AutoEngineerVideos]

@@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.

[@static7985]

what are you on? tires then get inflated with 32-45 psi. shouldnt that damage the tire far more than 50 lbs of tires on top of the bottom one that are spread out over a square foot of tire sidewall?

[@Horizon301.]

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.

[@charlesjames1442]

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.

[@charlesjames1442]

@devildog5354 : Give it time.

[@themachine8009]

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

[@HR-wd6cw]

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]

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

[@Impekible1]

If it was up to Scotty we would all drive front wheel drive Toyotas

[@kingneutron1]

...not seeing a downside... :B

[@michaelmartin2276]

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.

[@dayvoncissoko8242]

I’m actually the service manager of the town fair tire you went to im glad the guys was able to get you on the road again sadly I missed the opportunity to meet you 😂😂

[@FreedomIsNotFree999]

I buy good budget tires only have them for 2 year much deferent in helping the suspension. Way spend so much on a well now brand they where out in 2 or 3 year anyway the rubber go bad not the tread 😅

[@RandThompson-dd3sk]

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!

[@mplslawnguy3389]

I used to buy tires from a guy for $25 a pop, mounted and everything. Looking back I’m pretty sure it was a chop shop, but I was poor lol. How can you beat that price.

[@jordanstorm7684]

25?? What brand of tires were they 😂

[@mplslawnguy3389]

@@jordanstorm7684 God knows. Probably cheap knockoffs. It was shady as all hell but the one set lasted me like 3 years. Of course all 4 were completely different brands lol.

[@jamesgurney6576]

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

[@Offensively-normal]

A little confused Scotty. I buy 4 tires at a time. Am I wrong for rotation until they all need to go. Do some of y'all not rotate your tires?

[@robertgreenhalge1708]

Literally every mechanic I personally know recommends rotating tires.

[@marshmower]

If you drive a 2wd vehicle, rotations are a racket. I'd replace the drive tires only. On a 4wd vehicle, you need to keep the tread depth equalized for transmission life.

[@robertgreenhalge1708]

Granted, I live in the snow belt in the winter with powerful Nor'Easter's. I have never had winter tires, good all season tires. You need solid traction up here in the winter, regardless if you have AWD or 4WD. A good pair of tires up front in a FWD will be worlds better than lousy tires with AWD. I rotate twice a year...once in late fall and then again in the spring.

[@GuitarsCarsandBikes]

When I ask to rotate my Porsche 911 tires my mechanic punches me in the face. And spits on me. Tire rotation isn’t necessary.

[@pete5534]

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

[@ThePanda6996]

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

[@mrshawterry6]

This gentleman, Mr S Kilmer is the coolest older mechanic , i've seen, i know he's workied for years , he never be still , not even when talking, these are the kind of people. i'd like to be like, an older person, who's always doing something, my parents, when they were alive, would say, laziness will kill you son, growing up, i understood, why they said that, find something, you like, and do it= work and stay at it, good video sir, keep making them.

[@lannynavitka8949]

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]

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

[@Engineersoldinterstingstuff]

Agree - old tires are crap. But honestly you do not want tires produced last weak either if you are driving a lot. They will wear at an insane rate the first six months.

[@timothyforce1949]

Michelin CrossClimate 2 tires are no joke! We have them on 2 vehicles. Dry traction is excellent, wet traction is excellent, tread life is excellent, even 4 years after purchasing.

[@frankgestenslagerii8665]

That's why you are suppose to ROTATE the tires. This way all 4 wear at the same time and last twice as long... I learned this the hard way! 😃

[@georgealex19]

Well, keep in mind to do tyre rotations so you always change all 4 so they all grip relatively the same. As Scotty advises, you’ll have new tires in front, but old rubber in the rear, so the rear can slip. Not ideal

[@be891]

The issue with this advice is that the rear tires will start to dry rot. After about three years, most tires will start cracking and are not as sticky as new ones. Rotate your tires when needed 10k miles or more if you have no alignment issues. Also most tire shops will tell you to put new tires on the rear. This will help prevent hydroplaning when going into turns.

[@wingman8447]

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]

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

[@wingman8447]

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

[@thomascordery7951]

Don't you rotate the tires front to back?

[@bwrscott1]

Should the tires get rotated? Maybe a X pattern and move the back tires up front and front to back?

[@sleepyhollow783]

Yes. Depends on vehicle. But generally on a regular car, rotate front to back and other times side to side so the tires counter rotate.

[@marshmower]

Can't do that on a Corvette or 350z unless you bought symmetrical setup. The rear tires are wider than the front. If you drive an all wheel drive, and each tire happens to be identical, go ahead and rotate. It'll save your transmission. But it's a waste of money other wise.

[@playdg]

@@marshmower Why would it cost money?

[@livelarge333]

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

[@wildhorses6817]

DOT is DATE of manufacture

[@flydriveNdive]

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!!

[@drsysop]

Scotty, My new leased vehicle has that painted dot red color & its not aligned with the valve stem & no balance issues & alignment issues what will happen? I was wondering on that & its a 2024 Hyundai Tuscan.

[@John.17.3]

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

[@vmgf1437]

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]

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.

[@agpawpaw5912]

Thanks Scotty for tip how to open silicon tube!

[@CSltz]

What was the tip?

[@agpawpaw5912]

He had hole on side of tube!

[@koimaxx]

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]

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]

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.

[@strangeperson700]

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

[@petercook3143]

A large volume of tires actually causes them to sit around more. You want a tire store with a lower inventory, this means the tires are moving through quickly. Theres nothing wrong with running 5 year old tires. Ive been doing it for years, I also avoid goodyear, those are junk.

[@Kurtdog63]

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]

Install your own and stay away from low pros

[@boatlover1875]

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?

[@henryw7513]

Goodyear Assurance Weather Ready is the way to go 👍. I have it on my car and love it

[@allanbartolome8173]

Hello scotty, I'm currently looking for good advised for choosing the right tyres for my Nissan Xtrail, I'm living here in new zealand North side, we don't have snow here ambut the weather are extremely changing in everyday life, so I just need to have a tyre that I can used daily that I can feel safe in any weather, even if it's dry or wet surface road and I also use my car in a rough surface because of frequent road repair now I always got skid off on this tyre I have now, the perilli 225 65r/17 102v. Please help me for choosing the right and affordable tyres Appreciate your tye and effort to help me soon,

[@davidkutz5418]

Cooper and Goodyear are good tires 💯👍

[@MikeYurbasovich]

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

[@davidkutz5418]

@@MikeYurbasovich 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 👍

[@MikeYurbasovich]

@@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]

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

[@ronch550]

Thinking of getting a set of Momo Forcerun M8 HT A/S for my Ford Everest. Thoughts? Thanks in advance.

[@oferhaze1467]

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

[@truenewsglobal]

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.

[@ryanacosta1009]

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

[@ProbabyPeter]

I always get AT tires with chunky threads… don’t have to change them in winter and they last a long time

[@Harold_Callahan]

3:30 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.

[@FordAficionado]

I Think it's dumb to just buy 2 tires at a time. Just because it's a front wheel drive Vehicle. I know scotty says he never rotates his tires but he should and everyone should! Everytime you change your oil and filter rotate your tires, it's a simple thing to do. Front wheel or rear wheel drive, Rotate Your Tires Every 5k miles and they will all wear evenly. If I need 1 tire I'm still buying all 4 so they wear evenly and they match! If Someone Says You Never Need To Rotate Your Tires, Walk Away, They Know Nothing About Cars!

[@robertgreenhalge1708]

I fully agree and one aspect where I strongly disagree with Scotty. I think every oil change might be excessive; personally I do it late fall then again in the spring. Literally every mechanic I know recommends tire rotations.

[@marshmower]

One size doesn't fit all. Don't call people stupid unless you really have done your homework. Realize that every company is trying to fleece as many fools as possible. You simply cannot rotate tires on a staggered setup. The connundrum is when you have AWD and wider rear tires than the front. Then you are forced to buy new tires according to actual tread depth.

[@FordAficionado]

I never called anyone stupid!!!!!!

[@robertgreenhalge1708]

@@marshmower Most people don't realize they do not need AWD...it is simply another gimmick from the manufacturers (especially Toyota here in New England) to advertise that they "need" AWD for winter. AWD won't make any difference if you have lousy tires. For over 20 years of driving through blizzards in FWD, I have yet to have any issues. But, I have had decent tires and proper rotations during the seasons. AWD is, in my opinion, a gimmick and nothing else, purely for higher initial cost and maintenance.

[@playdg]

@@robertgreenhalge1708 MN, here. I've had RWD, FWD, 4WD, AWD. Yes, tires are very important to winter driving, but you should never have "lousy" tires in the first place. And, AWD or 4WD is also very valuable. It is ridiculously useful when you need to drive in over 2" of snow.

[@truecamvidea5881]

3:30 The dot literally means nothing. Many tyre manufacturers don't use it, some of them even indicate it's supposed to be on the other side where the cap is. Live with it.

[@stephenrogers4537]

Hey Scotty, they did such a good job why you giving the tires the finger?😮😂😂😂😂3:31

[@stephenameduri]

The problem with this big discount tire store chain, at least here in Massachusetts, is that they don't pay their employees enough to attract skilled help. Over-torqued the lug nuts, broke one off, and handed it to me as I was about to leave. Didn't even tell their manager until I demanded to speak with him.

[@David..832]

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

[@dbfcrell8300]

PSA... When buying tires, MAKE SURE the sipe depth is as deep as the tread depth (sipes are the small tread slits incorporated into the tire's tread patch that enhance the tire's performance). This assures that the tire will maintain it's performance throughout the tire's life. A common tire manufacturer trick is to make sipes half or less than half the depth of the tread so the tire starts losing its performance characteristics when it still has considerable tread left, thus, making you buy new tires sooner. DON'T FALL FOR THIS! HERE'S SOME SIPE TIDBITS... Some sports tires often do not have sipes. Snow tires are often full of them. There are different types of sipes, like the ones on the Michelin Cross Climate all-season tires which are interlocking sipes. These are a more sophisticated type of sipe as opposed to simple slits patterned within the tread. When choosing tires, absolutely ask if it has full-depth sipes/ check it with your own eyes or you'll be buying them again shortly. Don't let the salesperson tell you deep sipes are bad in any way. Tire shop salespeople are the WORST at this. If your car tracks and stops well, don't let the tire shop give you the free alignment. Lastly, almost all good tires (with full depth sipes) perform best at half life but ride harsher. It's a trade off. Hope this helps.

[@ryansaunders3278]

Im trying out Avon tyres for rear wheel drive

[@joojoojeejee6058]

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.

[@tatomendzz]

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

[@ricardolopezjr8602]

Does waterfall eco dynamic tires are good or not good??

[@john_i39]

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.

[@vmgf1437]

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

[@bdeheton6445]

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

[@edwardkrochmal8268]

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

[@rogfromthegarage8158]

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]

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

[@squeezy1985]

Scotty what do you think of michelin crossclimate?

[@rimka11]

I buy 2 new tyres, and put them on the back. And the two slightly worn tyres from back move to front.

[@marshmower]

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.