The thing I hate about tire buying is as soon as you settle on one specific tire you find all sorts of reviews saying they suck.... back to square one.
I ran tire stores for ten years. I dont sell. I ask customers what is important to them and present them with options. I kept triple treds on my sts and would toss a customer the keys and told them to take a ride, point is i gain there trust by validating their concerns and extending courtesy. I got a lot of repeat business.
Gene I have a question re valve stems if your doing four tires on a car do the valve stems always have to be replaced ? I just changed 4 tires on my moms car but did not have new valve stems and the ones already on the rims were in good shape . some tire techs say you should always change them
Yes the tires need to match especially on the drive axle .. for example if you have front wheel drive car you want the two front tires to match so the thread is the same and drag on the axles is the same , if you have mismatched tires it would be wobbly steering and can damage your transmission, if you have all wheel drive you need all four to match also for the same reason
I think your media outlet should do a little more preparation when looking for a guest speaker, he is incorrect to make a blanket statement that tires do NOT need to be the same. If you have a standard front or rear wheel drive car, he is pretty much correct (Though not recommended), but, the rules are different if you have an ALL or 4 wheel drive vehicle. An ALL wheel drive vehicle is the most sensitive to tire conditions, with this configuration you must maintain a very close tire diameter on all four tires. The 2 main ways to insure matched diameters are to make sure the tires have a tread depth within 2/32nds of each other and to use the same brand and model for all four tires due to the variations that occur between different manufacturers. The reason this is so important has to do with the way power is distributed to each wheel position in the vehicle, the power does NOT get equally distributed and any differences in the diameter of the tires (if to great) can damage the drive train of the car. If anybody wants to verify my point, the service dept. at the auto dealer can confirm this. The same is true with 4 wheel drive, all though be it, not as sensitive.
also if you do not have matching tyres on the front you will get tracking , so that when the car you have gets in a road groove it follows the road groove , also tyre rotation is not actually needed with the way that modern tryes are made, rotating tyres is old school bullshit tyre do not actually need rotating anymore and is a waste of energy . personally i would not believe any of this trash in this video, I am a mechanic and local tyre shop gives me trade on things, tyre shops are not evil monsters as depicted , i am sick of these Dicks that bag on the automotive industry yet most know stuff all about cars, i would say that this video is all staged bullshit .
If someone told me this random vague information in this disorganized haphazard way before I went tire shopping I'd be even more unprepared and dependent on the shop for correct information.
The most critical thing is the age of the tire you buy, new tires with excess year of manufacturer are ticking time bombs these tires kill many people every year in america . In the UK it is illegal to put new tires on your car if they are over 2 years old, check the manufacture date before you commit
I can answer all of those questions. Worked in the industry for five years out of high school. Read your owner's manual. Find a good tire guy you trust (there are a lot of places that have no commission sales) and do your due diligence.
Are there unscrupulous automotive facilities? I'm sure, is the norm?... No, I do not believe so. People's knowledge of how their car actually works would be a good start. I don't expect you to know every detail but a general understanding of your car will help you in the long run. I personally have to deal with customers that think they are being taken advantage of even when brought out to the car and giving them an in depth talk about how the problem developed and why it is important to fix it. Some things on your car are mission critical while others can be postponed if absolutely necessary. I am a trained automotive technician and it really gets me grumpy when people accuse you of being dishonest with them. Customers will often ask your opinion of a problem and then automatically reject your professional opinion.
No! absolutely no! All season tires are not snow tires. They handle 1cm of snow better than a summer tire but if you are in snow you need severe winter rated tires. If it averages under 45f temp then you need to remove the summer tires and fit winter tires. If there is no snow and it's under 45f then you can fit all season.
tread design is a huge factor for snow as well as rubber compounds an open shoulder all season will indefinitely do better than a closed shoulder "summer"
Do you routinely inspect your tires, inflate your tires and rotate them? If so, you probably don't need to view this video because you are also the guy who can ARTICULATE how many miles he drives each year and under what conditions. Most tires are recommended for replacement after just 4 years. In this world, "warranties" don't count for much and you can not depend upon the exact identical tire to be available from any source when you need to replace one on your vehicle.
An alignment is not a UPSALE. If you get new tires get an alignment. They also check any suspension problems which can quickly wear out a new set of tires. They cost too damn much to have them ruined by cheapskates trying to save a few bucks. But hey its your money.
The way you just explained it IS an up-sell... If there is no unusual wear or other indication of alignment issues, simply getting new tires is NOT a reason to have your alignment checked; it's just easy money for a shady shop.
Yep.. If there is No unusual wear, why would you get an Alignment? Just because you bought new tires?... a Total waste of money, you could almost buy another tire for the price of most alignments...
If they wore evenly and car steers true with centered wheel, you don't need the alignment unless you KNOW you nailed a curb or pothole. Sorry Kirby, tire wear and feel tell you a lot, but hey, go ahead and waste your money.
Big tire stores operation is a racket Buy online but do your homework first. You'll pay for mounting but save so much you'll be way ahead. Good reporting!
all season is for different temp and rain or mild snow,off roading need all terrain tire,not all season!! stiffer rubber,thicker side wall on all terrain tire
"In most cases they (tires) don't need to match, but it's advisable that they do match" - There is no mention of All Wheel Drive or 4x4 vehicles - We are seeing more and more of these on the road, and for these vehicles, there absolutely is a need that the tires need to be the same make, model, size, load and speed rating, and the tread depth needs to be within 2/32" on the same axle, or 3/32" front to back. Kind of an important detail bud, not all vehicles are RWD or FWD...
Sure. Go ahead and buy online to save $100 for a set. Then pay full price when you go to another store to have them mount tires from a competitor. Buy tires at my work and you get all the basic services for free or a discounted rate. Bring me 4 tires from tirerack and you're paying full price for dismount,mount, balance. And if you want them rebalanced later, Pay again because it's not my tire so no warranty with it. Also if you have a blowout have fun waiting 2 days or so for a replacement to be shipped. At least local stores keep them in stock so you can get a replacement same day. I very rarely DONT have a replacement tire available same day for a customer that bought from my work. Alignments aren't an upsell. Its It's something your car NEEDS unless you want half the life from your tires and subpar handling.
Noooo! ALL-WHEEL DRIVE requires matching tires. Not 4 Wheel but all wheel. Will damage drive components on all wheel drive if tire not same wear all around.
He should tell you check the date code before running your credit card. I had some Dick Cepek tires that the tread come off of like a retread and they were "new" but @ 6 years old. Didn't complain because the driver was spinning tires on a 2wd drive truck in a road that makes river beds look good. But age likely cause the peel rather than just chopping and pitting.
ah im driving on winter tires right now that are from 1982, there goodyear work horses and they look perfect, i put them on when snow hits the ground up here in the north west and take them off before the snow starts to melt. never see dry pavement and they look brand new still. they have been on 6 different square body chevys and now on my plow truck. year doesnt matter, the way they have been treated are what ruin a tire
tank-UV rays kill rubber fast...especially older tires without UV inhibitors. If you only run your tires in the winter in snow and store them inside when they're not in use, that might explain why yours lasted...but I wouldn't let my wife or daughter go driving around on tires that old....that's asking for trouble. Their safety isn't worth saving a couple hundred dollars to try to make tires last a lifetime. For some reason, I'm not convinced your tires are really 36 years old...even treated well, I would expect dry rot and cracks. And unless you never drive on pavement, gravel, or dirt roads, they would certainly show wear especially since the rubber is likely as hard as a rock by now. I'm not saying you're lying...but it seems unlikely to me that you're not exaggerating. Maybe you only put them on for a hundred miles per year? I don't know about that, tank.
Hey,could you please recommend suitable aftermarket wheels and tires for my CLK 200 coup .I live in an area with shitty road conditions,need something a bit higher ,better handling and yet a comfy ride.Thanks for helping out.Peace!
This guy tells you to do your research online. Well bud, I run a tire company. In my company, we train our salespeople to always ask questions about how the vehicle is used, driving habits, how long they intend to keep the vehicle, how important is safety and confidence versus cost, how soon they need tire service, and more. If you go to a website, the consumer (who is not a tire expert) tries to figure out what tire to buy based on reviews (from other non-experts, or possibly paid review generators), or by reading the marketing material from manufacturers (paid BS generators). Better solution - Find a tire shop that you can trust. Most supercenters / chain shops don't have anyone around that cares very much, and won't take the extra effort to make sure you're getting the right advice. An independent shop with the owner on site - that's what you want...
I had a nail in my tire. Was not able to patch based on location. They wanted me to replace all 4 for $1000, I called another place who got me a used tire for $80 installed . Scammers
LOL, if you have one tires blow out who care if it matches or not... just buy one with same tires size and you be on your way. Not all 4 tires has to matches but at least they matches it pairs..
You don't need to balance it's advisable. All 4 tires NEED TO MATCH! When someone cares about safety you need matching tires. People think there is something wrong with their brakes because the car pulls to one side during breaking. Not when you are slowing down for a traffic light when ur BRAKING! You don't buy all season tires for off road use..... Those are for low temperatures when its 20F you need winter tires. This guy didn't pay attention..... It was about commissions MONEY nothing he says has to do with safety it's almost disgusting.
You don't need to balance? What? Yes, you DO need to balance, wheels and tires are never 100% true, TPS system puts in an imbalance. If you don't get the wheels and tires spun balanced you will have 4 wobbles that will make your car ride like crap and will prematurely wear the tires.
bruce forsman How many tires did you change? Do you know how to balance. It's not that uncommon you put it on the machine and it's dead on. Maybe you look at that As balancing even charge for it we dont it's checked not balanced. We arent insured while using summer tires in winter in Sometimes all weather tires might get you in trouble.Trust me you do want matching tires doing 150+ on the autobahn cant even do that with a wheel (Wheels) that isn't balanced even though it only on only deels wierd at a certain speed. Its called responsability. We don't get out license with a pack of cereal. Rims with new tires that are not balanced coz its not needed are officialy not balanced. It's even documenten in case of an accident.
Schwanzel Stock I’ve never mounted a set of tires dead on, I’ve also only owned one set of truck load range E tires that were true. Three of my sets needed to be shaved and they weren’t non name brand either. Hell, my wheels alone have a minor imbalance.
I was surprised that nothing was mentioned in this video about how you can find when a tire was actually manufactured. Something everyone should check before buying a set, as well as asking to see the actually tires before they are installed. I for one make sure they are putting on the tires I had just inspected. Not that they would never switch them on you, but you never know with some of these small places. I have found that many "tire sales" are sometimes too go to be true. If you check the manufacturing date you will see they are actually old and have been sitting new in the warehouse for some time. Temperatures change inside warehouses during seasons, cold weather vs. hot. They are not normally regulated due to their size of the warehouse, which can have an effect on the tires and not to mention how they are moved from point A to point B from time to time, as well as stacked on top of each other. The point here is… check the date as to when they were manufactured. The sales person should know where it is and show you. If he or she doesn't know or claims there isn't one go elsewhere where they know what they are doing. You would be surprised to find some tires sitting for months on end. Sure they rotate them, but when there's no call for them they just sit.
Walmart broke one of my tire studs. they tried telling me to "drive" it to a local repair shop and they would take care of it. I told them that it isn't safe to drive now and had Enterprise deliver me a rental car and I had my car towed 35 miles to the dealership. It took the dealer 3 days to do the repair (waiting on parts & they replace all of the studs). The final bill (rental car and repair) was over $500. I submitted the receipts to walmart headquarters and they reimbursed me.
Stick it to em. I had NTW break 6 and claim they were already broken they just snapped them off. My first car and just bought it so I let it go. Wallmart/Sam's Club has done nothing but damage my cars. Got a Wmart battery that failed 5 times. Every time they replaced it they did more damage to the cables and hold downs. Last one spit acid all over the engine bay. Should have gotten a bill to repaint. Sam's idiots smashed a new muffler putting new tires on. Claimed it was already like that and blew me off. *I will never buy car parts from those scumbags again*
Your wheel studs can break because they were cross threaded PRIOR to the removal. As in, whoever installed them last could have cross threaded them. They can also become cold welded/galled after a long time of use... in which case it is nobody's fault.
Got scammed 80 dollars do not fall for the they didn't have them so we got these same price tires instead, let my 80 bucks be a lesson to everybody, Order your own tires online never let them order it for you, will almost always be a scam
Go to a tire store with a 200 dollar car and they try to sell you 80,000 mile tires (the most premium product) and then use scare tactics to upsell brakes and other services.
Be Aware of the age of the tires when making so called {NEW Purchase} Old stock could be lingering around the corner, Check the code date!!! before buying Watch this clip and you'll see why - ua-cam.com/video/SRe0gy7oeM8/v-deo.html
That's why you should rotate your tires, so they wear evenly. Ideally, you don't want super grippy new tires on the front and worn ones in the back or vice versa either.
@ferkemall ABS only applies when your braking and locking up the tires, you need traction when accelerating and turning as well. Traction control might try to help but only so much it can do if your lacking physical grip, and in most cars traction control also uses the brakes so it's best not to over-work the system unnecessarily and rotate the tires so they wear more evenly.
Joseph Wolosz Wrong. DOT code says it all on the sidewall of the tire. The 1st 2 characters of the DOT indicate the exact plant/location where the tire was made.
Any kinds of tires names brands or not put on to your car.Will last you at lest 50,000 and more in mileages easily in good roads conditions and in freeways driving in the western states of the United States.
With minimum due diligence(read research) and COMMON SENSE( which seems to be in VERY short supply these days) you don't need "professionals" to tell you what you need as far as tires go! C'mon people wake the "f" up. Seriously!
The thing I hate about tire buying is as soon as you settle on one specific tire you find all sorts of reviews saying they suck.... back to square one.
Bottomline: I didn't learn anything here about tires that I didn't already know about, did you?
I ran tire stores for ten years. I dont sell. I ask customers what is important to them and present them with options. I kept triple treds on my sts and would toss a customer the keys and told them to take a ride, point is i gain there trust by validating their concerns and extending courtesy. I got a lot of repeat business.
100% true
I would definitely shop with you !
I have some questions for you. I need new tires!
I need tires.Luv Bridgestone when I can afford new. I want 1) Noise resistant 2) good gas mileage.
Gene I have a question re valve stems if your doing four tires on a car do the valve stems always have to be replaced ? I just changed 4 tires on my moms car but did not have new valve stems and the ones already on the rims were in good shape . some tire techs say you should always change them
Yes the tires need to match especially on the drive axle .. for example if you have front wheel drive car you want the two front tires to match so the thread is the same and drag on the axles is the same , if you have mismatched tires it would be wobbly steering and can damage your transmission, if you have all wheel drive you need all four to match also for the same reason
Damage to transmission, nope.
DOT DATE codes need to be check. To make sure the tire is within a year or 2 old. Some tire stores have had them on the rack for 10yrs or more.
New valve stems are required because the old one could be worn out to the point rupturing.
I think your media outlet should do a little more preparation when looking for a guest speaker, he is incorrect to make a blanket statement that tires do NOT need to be the same. If you have a standard front or rear wheel drive car, he is pretty much correct (Though not recommended), but, the rules are different if you have an ALL or 4 wheel drive vehicle. An ALL wheel drive vehicle is the most sensitive to tire conditions, with this configuration you must maintain a very close tire diameter on all four tires. The 2 main ways to insure matched diameters are to make sure the tires have a tread depth within 2/32nds of each other and to use the same brand and model for all four tires due to the variations that occur between different manufacturers. The reason this is so important has to do with the way power is distributed to each wheel position in the vehicle, the power does NOT get equally distributed and any differences in the diameter of the tires (if to great) can damage the drive train of the car. If anybody wants to verify my point, the service dept. at the auto dealer can confirm this. The same is true with 4 wheel drive, all though be it, not as sensitive.
steve TGO
so true!!
also if you do not have matching tyres on the front you will get tracking , so that when the car you have gets in a road groove it follows the road groove , also tyre rotation is not actually needed with the way that modern tryes are made, rotating tyres is old school bullshit tyre do not actually need rotating anymore and is a waste of energy . personally i would not believe any of this trash in this video, I am a mechanic and local tyre shop gives me trade on things, tyre shops are not evil monsters as depicted , i am sick of these Dicks that bag on the automotive industry yet most know stuff all about cars, i would say that this video is all staged bullshit .
Michael Wilson I'm not buying your bullshit - rotating tires DOES make them last longer.
renge99O9. AWD gives better traction when it RAINS. No matter where you live, it's gonna rain, right? Less likely to hydroplane if you have AWD.
If someone told me this random vague information in this disorganized haphazard way before I went tire shopping I'd be even more unprepared and dependent on the shop for correct information.
Michael Block I agree. No real information was shared in this video.
No info at all......well done!??? 😂
Kind of weird that when discussing getting all 4 tires at the same time or not, he didn't mention AWD.
Yes, unfortunately another added cost of awd/4wd
I remember commuting 1,000 miles a week and going through tires and struts every 6 months, glad those days are over.
dont forget to change your winter air for spring air and always check your blinker fluid !!!!!
Raymond J thanks always forgetting to change the blinker fluid 😅
Wonderful and so informative
The most critical thing is the age of the tire you buy, new tires with excess year of manufacturer are ticking time bombs these tires kill many people every year in america . In the UK it is illegal to put new tires on your car if they are over 2 years old, check the manufacture date before you commit
I feel like I learned something today. This guy has no F’n clue what’s he’s talking about. 😂
2022. good to watch before buying a new set of tires. The sales man instead of selling the most expensive. Pushed for the budget sets.
Still waiting on the confession
HE'S BATMAN!!!
Ha!
😄 i read comment even before watching complete video
I can answer all of those questions. Worked in the industry for five years out of high school. Read your owner's manual. Find a good tire guy you trust (there are a lot of places that have no commission sales) and do your due diligence.
Are there unscrupulous automotive facilities? I'm sure, is the norm?... No, I do not believe so. People's knowledge of how their car actually works would be a good start. I don't expect you to know every detail but a general understanding of your car will help you in the long run. I personally have to deal with customers that think they are being taken advantage of even when brought out to the car and giving them an in depth talk about how the problem developed and why it is important to fix it.
Some things on your car are mission critical while others can be postponed if absolutely necessary.
I am a trained automotive technician and it really gets me grumpy when people accuse you of being dishonest with them.
Customers will often ask your opinion of a problem and then automatically reject your professional opinion.
Dude, this. This guy is making me sound like a scam artist when I started in this industry because I liked helping my friends with their cars
No! absolutely no! All season tires are not snow tires. They handle 1cm of snow better than a summer tire but if you are in snow you need severe winter rated tires. If it averages under 45f temp then you need to remove the summer tires and fit winter tires. If there is no snow and it's under 45f then you can fit all season.
tread design is a huge factor for snow as well as rubber compounds an open shoulder all season will indefinitely do better than a closed shoulder "summer"
ALL 4WD VEHICLES SHOULD HAVE THE SAME TIRES ON ALL FOUR WHEELS, period!
Correct Tracking of the Wheels!
Do you routinely inspect your tires, inflate your tires and rotate them? If so, you probably don't need to view this video because you are also the guy who can ARTICULATE how many miles he drives each year and under what conditions. Most tires are recommended for replacement after just 4 years.
In this world, "warranties" don't count for much and you can not depend upon the exact identical tire to be available from any source when you need to replace one on your vehicle.
How about 80,000 miles driven on a set in ONE year?
An alignment is not a UPSALE. If you get new tires get an alignment. They also check any suspension problems which can quickly wear out a new set of tires. They cost too damn much to have them ruined by cheapskates trying to save a few bucks. But hey its your money.
The way you just explained it IS an up-sell... If there is no unusual wear or other indication of alignment issues, simply getting new tires is NOT a reason to have your alignment checked; it's just easy money for a shady shop.
Ellipsis of Triple Tap you are correct my friend. The other guy you replying to is gullable he will say yes to anything they say lol
Yep.. If there is No unusual wear, why would you get an Alignment? Just because you bought new tires?... a Total waste of money, you could almost buy another tire for the price of most alignments...
If they wore evenly and car steers true with centered wheel, you don't need the alignment unless you KNOW you nailed a curb or pothole. Sorry Kirby, tire wear and feel tell you a lot, but hey, go ahead and waste your money.
you dont always need an ilighnment only if your tires are wearing on the edges !!!!
Big tire stores operation is a racket
Buy online but do your homework first. You'll pay for mounting but save so much you'll be way ahead.
Good reporting!
all season is for different temp and rain or mild snow,off roading need all terrain tire,not all season!! stiffer rubber,thicker side wall on all terrain tire
Like any product, country of origin is a priceless piece of information.
"In most cases they (tires) don't need to match, but it's advisable that they do match" - There is no mention of All Wheel Drive or 4x4 vehicles - We are seeing more and more of these on the road, and for these vehicles, there absolutely is a need that the tires need to be the same make, model, size, load and speed rating, and the tread depth needs to be within 2/32" on the same axle, or 3/32" front to back. Kind of an important detail bud, not all vehicles are RWD or FWD...
Sure. Go ahead and buy online to save $100 for a set. Then pay full price when you go to another store to have them mount tires from a competitor. Buy tires at my work and you get all the basic services for free or a discounted rate. Bring me 4 tires from tirerack and you're paying full price for dismount,mount, balance. And if you want them rebalanced later, Pay again because it's not my tire so no warranty with it. Also if you have a blowout have fun waiting 2 days or so for a replacement to be shipped. At least local stores keep them in stock so you can get a replacement same day.
I very rarely DONT have a replacement tire available same day for a customer that bought from my work.
Alignments aren't an upsell. Its It's something your car NEEDS unless you want half the life from your tires and subpar handling.
33,900 views and that's nothing that people don't know
She seems nice.
all season for OFF ROADING. you'll be stuck at the first mud hole of creek fording
I think he meant to say all-terrain...
No he didn't
yes sir, he is the expert...you can trust what he says.....
You might even be stuck with all-terrain tires.
all season tyres suck at everything just get a summer tyre and a good nordic(much better against ice) winter tyre
Noooo! ALL-WHEEL DRIVE requires matching tires. Not 4 Wheel but all wheel. Will damage drive components on all wheel drive if tire not same wear all around.
He should tell you check the date code before running your credit card. I had some Dick Cepek tires that the tread come off of like a retread and they were "new" but @ 6 years old. Didn't complain because the driver was spinning tires on a 2wd drive truck in a road that makes river beds look good. But age likely cause the peel rather than just chopping and pitting.
ah im driving on winter tires right now that are from 1982, there goodyear work horses and they look perfect, i put them on when snow hits the ground up here in the north west and take them off before the snow starts to melt. never see dry pavement and they look brand new still. they have been on 6 different square body chevys and now on my plow truck. year doesnt matter, the way they have been treated are what ruin a tire
tank-UV rays kill rubber fast...especially older tires without UV inhibitors. If you only run your tires in the winter in snow and store them inside when they're not in use, that might explain why yours lasted...but I wouldn't let my wife or daughter go driving around on tires that old....that's asking for trouble. Their safety isn't worth saving a couple hundred dollars to try to make tires last a lifetime. For some reason, I'm not convinced your tires are really 36 years old...even treated well, I would expect dry rot and cracks. And unless you never drive on pavement, gravel, or dirt roads, they would certainly show wear especially since the rubber is likely as hard as a rock by now. I'm not saying you're lying...but it seems unlikely to me that you're not exaggerating. Maybe you only put them on for a hundred miles per year? I don't know about that, tank.
Last advice was awesome 😂
Add this and add that (environmental fees may apply) + sale tax = your final price. Thanks Butt.
Hey,could you please recommend suitable aftermarket wheels and tires for my CLK 200 coup .I live in an area with shitty road conditions,need something a bit higher ,better handling and yet a comfy ride.Thanks for helping out.Peace!
This guy tells you to do your research online. Well bud, I run a tire company. In my company, we train our salespeople to always ask questions about how the vehicle is used, driving habits, how long they intend to keep the vehicle, how important is safety and confidence versus cost, how soon they need tire service, and more.
If you go to a website, the consumer (who is not a tire expert) tries to figure out what tire to buy based on reviews (from other non-experts, or possibly paid review generators), or by reading the marketing material from manufacturers (paid BS generators).
Better solution - Find a tire shop that you can trust. Most supercenters / chain shops don't have anyone around that cares very much, and won't take the extra effort to make sure you're getting the right advice. An independent shop with the owner on site - that's what you want...
I had a nail in my tire. Was not able to patch based on location. They wanted me to replace all 4 for $1000, I called another place who got me a used tire for $80 installed . Scammers
LOL, if you have one tires blow out who care if it matches or not... just buy one with same tires size and you be on your way. Not all 4 tires has to matches but at least they matches it pairs..
This is why I buy tires online and have a local garage mount and balance them. No upsell, no BDS
Ad Mirer. I do that few times now. You can get better price buying online .
Ad Mirer what websites do you shop at?
Aparicio1990. Last 4 tires I bought are from Amazon.
+Ad Mirer-I agree and do the same. But what is BDS?
Tire rack is awesome!
California failed to even talk about date codes on tires
Date code on a tire is when that tire was made, so you know how long that tire has been sitting around, rubber gets old.
In America. Off road. If u have money. This dont apply. Just bye the ones. That r big sellers..
The irony of smart family.lmao!!? Why you asking questions? Lol
I only run slicks when it snows.
The whole state of Texas run slicks when it snows.
You must have a pretty crappy car that you care little about and less about the people around you. Thanks for the heads up.
Fredmfk2005 , square tires work better.
RattyB75 , CNN is fake news.
Get square tires…better on snow and great gas mpg!
You don't need to balance it's advisable. All 4 tires NEED TO MATCH! When someone cares about safety you need matching tires. People think there is something wrong with their brakes because the car pulls to one side during breaking. Not when you are slowing down for a traffic light when ur BRAKING! You don't buy all season tires for off road use..... Those are for low temperatures when its 20F you need winter tires. This guy didn't pay attention..... It was about commissions MONEY nothing he says has to do with safety it's almost disgusting.
You don't need to balance? What? Yes, you DO need to balance, wheels and tires are never 100% true, TPS system puts in an imbalance. If you don't get the wheels and tires spun balanced you will have 4 wobbles that will make your car ride like crap and will prematurely wear the tires.
balancing is important if you don't know that you know nothing
bruce forsman How many tires did you change? Do you know how to balance. It's not that uncommon you put it on the machine and it's dead on. Maybe you look at that As balancing even charge for it we dont it's checked not balanced. We arent insured while using summer tires in winter in Sometimes all weather tires might get you in trouble.Trust me you do want matching tires doing 150+ on the autobahn cant even do that with a wheel (Wheels) that isn't balanced even though it only on only deels wierd at a certain speed. Its called responsability. We don't get out license with a pack of cereal. Rims with new tires that are not balanced coz its not needed are officialy not balanced. It's even documenten in case of an accident.
Schwanzel Stock I’ve never mounted a set of tires dead on, I’ve also only owned one set of truck load range E tires that were true. Three of my sets needed to be shaved and they weren’t non name brand either. Hell, my wheels alone have a minor imbalance.
I was surprised that nothing was mentioned in this video about how you can find when a tire was actually manufactured. Something everyone should check before buying a set, as well as asking to see the actually tires before they are installed. I for one make sure they are putting on the tires I had just inspected. Not that they would never switch them on you, but you never know with some of these small places. I have found that many "tire sales" are sometimes too go to be true. If you check the manufacturing date you will see they are actually old and have been sitting new in the warehouse for some time. Temperatures change inside warehouses during seasons, cold weather vs. hot. They are not normally regulated due to their size of the warehouse, which can have an effect on the tires and not to mention how they are moved from point A to point B from time to time, as well as stacked on top of each other. The point here is… check the date as to when they were manufactured. The sales person should know where it is and show you. If he or she doesn't know or claims there isn't one go elsewhere where they know what they are doing. You would be surprised to find some tires sitting for months on end. Sure they rotate them, but when there's no call for them they just sit.
What's wrong with an unused tire sitting? As long as it's not in the sun it's perfectly fine
@@stevenbrown5210 Wrong. Tires start deteriorating as soon as they are made. Limited shelf life.
Best info here.
Running over a nail wont help you any in a expensive michelin tire
Nokian eNTYRE Tires are the BEST !
Haven't found reasonable prices for my F 150. Salesmen think I use my truck and replacement should be a no brainer. Not so bubba
How do they break wheel studs? Answer: Idiots and con men on impact guns. Always get your lug nuts final torqued by hand.
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Walmart broke one of my tire studs. they tried telling me to "drive" it to a local repair shop and they would take care of it. I told them that it isn't safe to drive now and had Enterprise deliver me a rental car and I had my car towed 35 miles to the dealership. It took the dealer 3 days to do the repair (waiting on parts & they replace all of the studs). The final bill (rental car and repair) was over $500. I submitted the receipts to walmart headquarters and they reimbursed me.
Stick it to em. I had NTW break 6 and claim they were already broken they just snapped them off. My first car and just bought it so I let it go. Wallmart/Sam's Club has done nothing but damage my cars. Got a Wmart battery that failed 5 times. Every time they replaced it they did more damage to the cables and hold downs. Last one spit acid all over the engine bay. Should have gotten a bill to repaint. Sam's idiots smashed a new muffler putting new tires on. Claimed it was already like that and blew me off. *I will never buy car parts from those scumbags again*
Your wheel studs can break because they were cross threaded PRIOR to the removal. As in, whoever installed them last could have cross threaded them. They can also become cold welded/galled after a long time of use... in which case it is nobody's fault.
*Bull* impact guns run by morons and con men is the real issue. *Never buy from Wallmart/Sam's* Or NTW Marietta Ga.
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lots of poo in this segment. Should have never made it to air.
1:35 ????????????????????????
Got scammed 80 dollars do not fall for the they didn't have them so we got these same price tires instead, let my 80 bucks be a lesson to everybody, Order your own tires online never let them order it for you, will almost always be a scam
just be smart do your research and do your own work so they cant sell you other services, know your car inside out EZ
So you would knock an inexpensive oriental tire but you would buy the crummy Korean car?
Title is misleading wheres the confession waste of my time
Go to a tire store with a 200 dollar car and they try to sell you 80,000 mile tires (the most premium product) and then use scare tactics to upsell brakes and other services.
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know it 75,056 OMG the people dont know this ive this for over 30 years
I like tires 👍👌😂🚘
Totally worthless as always on alfabet stations.
He does not know what he is talking about. LOL
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Are people really so stupid that they will learn anything from that (for want of a better word) interview?
Be Aware of the age of the tires when making so called {NEW Purchase} Old stock could be lingering around the corner, Check the code date!!! before buying Watch this clip and you'll see why - ua-cam.com/video/SRe0gy7oeM8/v-deo.html
Since the virus and slower auto sales there's probably a growing amount of old tires out there.
I am tire of waiting for the confession. So, what is it?? These information is nothing new. LOL
I rather buy 2 tires at a time then 4
On front wheel drive car the rear should last much longer than the front
That's why you should rotate your tires, so they wear evenly. Ideally, you don't want super grippy new tires on the front and worn ones in the back or vice versa either.
@ferkemall ABS only applies when your braking and locking up the tires, you need traction when accelerating and turning as well. Traction control might try to help but only so much it can do if your lacking physical grip, and in most cars traction control also uses the brakes so it's best not to over-work the system unnecessarily and rotate the tires so they wear more evenly.
useless info ....did not give any in site into how tyre shops rip you off
Just look at door jam and it gives tire size and speed rating.
I'll change my worn wheels when I retire. Bwaaaa HAAA Ha. Ha.
northerniltree hang in there super trooper
He says nothing he's got nothing to say tax who doesn't know about having to pay tax when you buy something come on Taxman sales tax tax man
Wouldn’t follow this interview...... all season off road. Right
This guy talks like a tire salesman. Just ignore his advice.
I used to work as a mechanic at a GM dealer and at a major franchise. I confess that it’s true. You are all overpaying. So gullible
I like All Season GoodYear whitewalls. Better and cheaper the Michellin and Bridhestone.
"May want to take you and your money for a ride" . . . ????????????????? No, but this stupid advice sure will.
Nothing new to common knowledge
Chain stores and bulk/ club stores carry tires of inferior quality. Even if it's brand name they are licensed to manufacture in China.
Joseph Wolosz Wrong. DOT code says it all on the sidewall of the tire. The 1st 2 characters of the DOT indicate the exact plant/location where the tire was made.
We have tire expert here in comment section, this guy doesn't know what's talking about.
Pretty much useless information. Just filling time
Any kinds of tires names brands or not put on to your car.Will last you at lest 50,000 and more in mileages easily in good roads conditions and in freeways driving in the western states of the United States.
With minimum due diligence(read research) and COMMON SENSE( which seems to be in VERY short supply these days) you don't need "professionals" to tell you what you need as far as tires go! C'mon people wake the "f" up. Seriously!
This guy does not know what he is talking about.
This guy🙄
Huwat???!!!😕
this guy has no clue what hes talking about
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