New Winter Boots

[Prospector]

So after researching Pirellis more closely, I found that they basically suck in a pile of reviews, and that real world experience on a pile of forums says the same. So yesterday I pulled the trigger on a full set of Conti's (195 65/15 to match stock size)

I got them from these guys: Winter Tires ExtremeWinterContact - Tires - PMC Tire - Canada

Amazed that when I got to work this morning they were waiting for me at reception. Equally amazed that my indie wrench twister has a slot for me tomorrow AM to install.

$525.00 CAD for all four corners installed. Not too bad for a good winter tire. Too bad I missed all the discounts back before Christmas.

 

[ahtoxa]

Even though you're in Toronto, isn't it kind of late in the season to get the winter tires on?

 

[Prospector]

It is.

But worth it regardless. In my job, a crash without property safety gear is a career ender. That aside, the summer tires are crap and will need replacing anyway so I figure I get these on now and then summers in a month or two on another set of rims.

Buying now I could get some end of season discounts, so that's a bonus. Whether I buy these now or later, I'm going to need them, so I might as well break them in now.

2015 will go down as the year I bought 4 sets of tires. Both cars are in the same state.

 

[Prospector]

Winter Boots are on the car. After about 6 miles, I can say there is far less slippage, but then most of the snow is off the roads. We re getting more over the weekend though so the real test will be on Monday.

A guy at my office mentioned that some tire places will take used tires as trade against a new set. Has anyone here heard of this? If they will it would make me happy. The stock summer tires have loads of life left in them, I just think they suck balls.

 

[The Champ]

I sold my 2700 mile Hankook's on craigslist for $225.00 (U.S.). Mine were 16's though.

You'll get more for the tires that way than from a tire dealer - remember he sells tires at a profit.

 

[CheapFuneral]

Yeah if u find a place that sells used tires you can sell yours to them. Don't even need to trade them.


**** you auto correct!

 

[ahtoxa]

I have sold used tires online before - like through Craigslist. I think I've sold a few sets over the years and they always sold fast and for a reasonable price.

Your best bet is to do a private sale. Shops make buy them or take them on trade, but you'll get probably 40-50% of what you could get for them when selling privately.

40-50% of private market value is generally the guideline for any business when it comes to taking in trades or buying from the consumer - car dealerships, gun shops, cellphone companies, etc., they all do that. Factoring in the cost of storage and turn-around, any smaller margin is hardly worth it to the business.

 

[carsNskis]

Still looks like a good deal, I spent $550 out the door for mine (Hercules R G2, or Haak-offs as I've now coined them) I hesitated as we're already at the end of February but after driving on them for one commute home and one back to work I'm totally satisfied with my investment. The stock Hankooks are downright dangerous in nasty conditions and now I won't hesitate to take the Sonic up when going skiing.

I figure I'll sell the stocks on CL when I'm ready for summer tires and pick up something with real grip.

 

[Prospector]

Thanks for the tips guys - I'll put them on Kijiji (Canada's CL) in the spring.

Now I need to decide, 16" or 17" rims for the summer tires. Hmmmmm. Have to see what I can work a deal on.

 

[Prospector]

Still looks like a good deal, I spent $550 out the door for mine (Hercules R G2, or Haak-offs as I've now coined them)

I think I did alright. The local "Best deals EVER!!!" tire place quoted me $100 each plus tax for no-name chinese with winter tread. I think he said they were BDWinter or something. Anyway, when I googled them nothing came up.

I got better for the same price.