My Maine State inspection sticker runs out today, and the service minder last week said "A1" needed at 22K, so in to the dealer for a service and free state inspection. (My normal mechanic closed shop with all people quarantined for Covid.)
We drive primarily to and from town (36-45 miles, electric usually is sufficient), but half the roads are country (crowned in center). Tires rotated twice. Alignment will happen with new tires. But after reading all the "tire replacement" threads here I learned a lot, but now to make a decision.
We have a CR-V on which I run snows in winter because it has all-wheel drive. Thus All-seasons are on the Clarity all year.
Dealer said tread wear on front tires are 4/32 left and 5/ right; rear left 3/, right 2/ but also said that one tire has damage on inner sidewall and the other has inside wear - can't pass the inspection. So, minimum are two new tires, if not four. (Potholes are something hardly mentioned on this forum LOL) {Which brings up a topic about road taxes, governors who don't like spending money on roads and who want a special tax on plug-in cars. But I digress.}
We don't really need RTFs as we: have good road insurance; tend to drive conservatively, and too old to make trips longer than 100 miles (sitting for more than 50 at a time is a pain anyway) generally all within civilization; not to mention the extra $60 per RTF tire.
Dealer recommends Goodyear Assurance Comfortdrives ($188-UTQG 700AA), which I would probably get IF I get four tires now, or Goodyear Eagle LS-2 ($139-UTQG400AA), if I just want to replace the two worn tires and wear out the two OEMs.
Using you all as devil's advocates, I've got arguments on both sides. Being frugal, I hate to throw away two tires with half? their tread life, but then I'll probably not have worn out the Eagles when the Michelin OEMs are worn out. Of course some of you put a spare in the trunk, so at least one of the OEMs could be used. Hmm.
So, I'd be interested in your thoughts. Thank you very much. G-
We drive primarily to and from town (36-45 miles, electric usually is sufficient), but half the roads are country (crowned in center). Tires rotated twice. Alignment will happen with new tires. But after reading all the "tire replacement" threads here I learned a lot, but now to make a decision.
We have a CR-V on which I run snows in winter because it has all-wheel drive. Thus All-seasons are on the Clarity all year.
Dealer said tread wear on front tires are 4/32 left and 5/ right; rear left 3/, right 2/ but also said that one tire has damage on inner sidewall and the other has inside wear - can't pass the inspection. So, minimum are two new tires, if not four. (Potholes are something hardly mentioned on this forum LOL) {Which brings up a topic about road taxes, governors who don't like spending money on roads and who want a special tax on plug-in cars. But I digress.}
We don't really need RTFs as we: have good road insurance; tend to drive conservatively, and too old to make trips longer than 100 miles (sitting for more than 50 at a time is a pain anyway) generally all within civilization; not to mention the extra $60 per RTF tire.
Dealer recommends Goodyear Assurance Comfortdrives ($188-UTQG 700AA), which I would probably get IF I get four tires now, or Goodyear Eagle LS-2 ($139-UTQG400AA), if I just want to replace the two worn tires and wear out the two OEMs.
Using you all as devil's advocates, I've got arguments on both sides. Being frugal, I hate to throw away two tires with half? their tread life, but then I'll probably not have worn out the Eagles when the Michelin OEMs are worn out. Of course some of you put a spare in the trunk, so at least one of the OEMs could be used. Hmm.
So, I'd be interested in your thoughts. Thank you very much. G-