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Tires to buy for your car. Never Buy These Tires for a Daily Driver, DIY life hacks and car repair with auto mechanic Scotty Kilmer. Tires you should never buy. The worst tires to buy for your car. Cheap tires vs expensive tires, which is better? The best tires vs the worst tires. Dangerous tires you should stay away from. Car tires explained and which type to buy. What tires should I buy? Tire review. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 55 years.
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@scottykilmer Год назад

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@andrewnevermind4902 Год назад

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

@ronsmith4330 Год назад

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@Redmi-xu1yo Год назад

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@WellBehavedForeigner Год назад

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.)

@dennisg8119 Год назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@happyevelyn Год назад

Scotty advises against rotating tires......

@tommurphy4307 Год назад

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

@kennethcooke6448 7 месяцев назад

L@@robertgreenhalge1708

@1575murray Год назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@LA_Commander Год назад

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 Год назад

@neuralismgamingtv4511 unless your muffler is dragging lol 😆

@josephtrunk3565 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@JTR253 Год назад

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

@daveballin Год назад

Firestone products wear out in no time. Absolute crap

@joemiller2629 Год назад

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 3 месяца назад

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

@Shadobanned4life Год назад

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

@greggchaffin1596 Год назад

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

@kennybubash3278 Год назад

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 !

@thefordshopyard5348 Год назад

Thank You! That's What I Believe

@babygirl4489 Год назад

I agree very informative

@davidweum Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@JTR253 Год назад

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.

@Ozzy-R Год назад

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

@Fister_of_Muppets 4 месяца назад

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.

@oralpowers7932 Год назад

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.

@cshum100 Год назад

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

@brent1387 Год назад

You can say that again!!!!!

@GreatGrandmasterWang Год назад

A mechanic who berates every brand except Toyota and Honda

@troytruong8246 Год назад

@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 Год назад

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

@jumpinjojo Год назад

*Is not. Not are not. 🙄

@thomasharris5151 Месяц назад

@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. 🎉

@billm.2373 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@dr.mantistoboggan4746 Год назад

@@paulsi1234 Chinese plastic is capable of rusting.

@paulsi1234 Год назад

@@dr.mantistoboggan4746 🤣

@henshawsm Год назад

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

@waysidetimes9226 Год назад

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

@rk22cc Год назад

Heard both good and bad about Town Fair tires

@davinp Год назад

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 Год назад

I rotate mine

@marshallborder9089 Год назад

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

@kennybubash3278 Год назад

I agree with you 100%

@davidweum Год назад

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

@CB900SS Год назад

I was wondering the same

@dr.mantistoboggan4746 Год назад

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.

@mizzobjectiveone3819 Месяц назад

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

@shokid24 Год назад

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

@ThePanda6996 5 месяцев назад

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

@TinMan0555 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@TinMan0555 Год назад

@@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 Год назад

see he lied but ADMITTED IT LIKE A TINMAN!

@robertgreenhalge1708 Год назад

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 5 месяцев назад

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.

@Impekible1 4 месяца назад

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

@kingneutron1 12 дней назад

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

@livelarge333 Год назад

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

@wildhorses6817 4 месяца назад

DOT is DATE of manufacture

@geckobrah4201 Год назад

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

@Nellis202 6 месяцев назад

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.

@RandThompson-dd3sk Год назад

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!

@mynameisstilljafo4063 Год назад

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.

@rdmineer1 Год назад

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.

@AutoEngineerVideos 5 месяцев назад

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 4 месяца назад

Bruh this is a shop, not a warehouse

@AutoEngineerVideos 4 месяца назад

@@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 8 дней назад

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?

@davidkutz5418 Год назад

Cooper and Goodyear are good tires 💯👍

@MikeYurbasovich Год назад

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

@davidkutz5418 Год назад

@@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 Год назад

@@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 Год назад

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

@JuanRodriguez-hv4wc Год назад

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?

@pattyeverett2826 Год назад

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!

@michaelmartin2276 4 месяца назад

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.

@edwardkrochmal8268 Год назад

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

@Harold_Callahan 6 месяцев назад

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.

@antonroux6737 3 месяца назад

Why don't you rotate your tyres?

@madmartian2 14 дней назад

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. 🤷‍♂️

@David..832 Год назад

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

@truecamvidea5881 4 месяца назад

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.

@alanmurray3624 Год назад

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

@John.17.3 Год назад

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

@vmgf1437 Год назад

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 4 месяца назад

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.

@wingman8447 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@wingman8447 Год назад

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

@Engineersoldinterstingstuff 3 месяца назад

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.

@charlesjames1442 5 месяцев назад

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 5 месяцев назад

@devildog5354 : Give it time.

@locdowne9641 Год назад

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

@billybarnes9208 Год назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

@@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 Год назад

@@guyrouillier new tire from china, boy

@jcos55chev19 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@tommurphy4307 Год назад

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

@be891 Месяц назад

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.

@HR-wd6cw Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@Slaphappy-_- Год назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

@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 Год назад

@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 Год назад

@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)

@mopesrus7266 Год назад

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

@Mike-Olds-1 Год назад

I had one… best bike ever 👍

@masongama3096 Год назад

Thats why rotating your tires is always advised

@georgealex19 2 месяца назад

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

@themachine8009 11 месяцев назад

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

@timwirasnik5878 Год назад

Nothin but Cooper Tires for me!

@kave9482 Год назад

Can't go wrong with Cooper

@timwirasnik5878 Год назад

@@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!

@timothyforce1949 2 месяца назад

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.

@jamescaron6465 Год назад

That looks like Town Faire Tire. Used to get my tires there when I lived in the northeast. Great company. Michelins and Toyos for me always had them in stock.

@pete5534 Год назад

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

@CNL1203 Год назад

Nice Falken ZE950! Reliable, good traction for most daily driving, and last close to 45,000 miles.

@Horizon301. Год назад

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.

@amounifnd 6 месяцев назад

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 5 месяцев назад

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

@piperm600bt9 5 месяцев назад

You should be buying 4 tires at a time & Rotating them every other oil change so you get all The mileage out of them & not buying 2 at a time.

@thomascordery7951 4 месяца назад

Don't you rotate the tires front to back?

@truenewsglobal 5 месяцев назад

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.

@GF-mf7ml Год назад

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

@GF-mf7ml Год назад

@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 Год назад

@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.

@agpawpaw5912 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Scotty for tip how to open silicon tube!

@Papa_Smurf7 Год назад

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

@ronmilly2121 Год назад

I don’t believe scotty rotates tires.

@ryanacosta1009 Год назад

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

@mplslawnguy3389 Год назад

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 11 месяцев назад

25?? What brand of tires were they 😂

@mplslawnguy3389 11 месяцев назад

@@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.

@In-obscurity-n7j Год назад

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 Год назад

Literally every mechanic I personally know recommends rotating tires.

@marshmower Год назад

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 Год назад

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.

@stephenameduri 2 месяца назад

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.

@frankgestenslagerii8665 5 дней назад

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! 😃

@lordbentley730 5 месяцев назад

I have had all kinds (incl. Chinese) of tires the only one that blew up was perelli 😮

@FreedomIsNotFree999 5 месяцев назад

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 😅

@itsDragon_Star Месяц назад

Thank you, I learned something from you

@xcompa77x Год назад

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

@boatlover1875 4 месяца назад

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?

@oferhaze1467 Год назад

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

@joojoojeejee6058 5 месяцев назад

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.

@johnketuroskey6293 2 месяца назад

i cannot believe u do not rotate your tires. its the key to long tire life and consistent level of safety. i am ASE certified for over 40yrs. most places give free rotation with a purchase. curious as to why you don't think rotation is important

@lannynavitka8949 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@seamusmclaughlin5916 25 дней назад

The vehicle that I have is AWD but not all the time. It is front wheel drive until it senses slipping. Modern technology.

@ProbabyPeter Месяц назад

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

@HappyQuailsLC Год назад

Scotty you mentioned dry rot in tires, but much has been said online about not using ArmorAll to protect them. Would you please do an updated segment on rubber protection and the best brands of you know which works best.

@DrDennis Год назад

Aerospace 303 Marine grade protectant. The BEST!! ❤

@tommurphy4307 Год назад

@@DrDennis good stuff.. also 3M makes a highly-rated 'marine scotch-gard' protectant

@TheRalf9999 Месяц назад

Tire rotation at oil change ❤

@flydriveNdive 6 месяцев назад

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!!

@johnnybravo2452 5 месяцев назад

I live in Canada and there's not a tire can be sold that doesn't pass DOT inspections so I mean even the cheep tires are pretty reliable just usually really soft

@mikej238 Год назад

Lol rotate your tires 2x a year and they will wear evenly. I've never bought 2 tires at once, I always buy 4 , all even wear

@jasoncasale3708 Год назад

Michelin Pilot Sport all weathers for me. Great tires but do not last a long time.

@luisavilez8842 3 месяца назад

Same here, they don’t last that long but it’s a performance tire, and it’s great honestly I drive a lot of highway and high speed and definitely better that some pirelli that were replaced, I think all depends on what someone is looking for in a tire

@julesvreug 5 месяцев назад

Them Silent oil free compressors are great, sprayed a whole car use for airtools, pumping up tires etc aparently they have a 100% duty cycle so motor can run for quite a while. (as long as keep filters clean) Been looking at Vevor tools including the Injector cleaner (AUTool) seems like good stuff. Im in the middle of working out what to do with my garrage :) Thought of even my own tire changng equipment.

@marshmower Год назад

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.

@Jakem1872 Год назад

Pep boys had some good year assurance all seasons usually like $600 for a set plus installation they had a sale only paid $415

@robertwalker1742 Год назад

Surprised you didn’t get Michelin Cross Climate Scotty, they are a brilliant long lasting tyre.

@timmueller1314 Год назад

I agree. Put a set on 2 years ago. Best all season tires I've ever had. They're not high-performance tires. They can be a little mushy in the turns.

@petercook3143 8 месяцев назад

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.

@SE45CX 5 месяцев назад

Ha ha, Scotty just learned me how a tube of adhesive should actually be used. I never knew.

@martyflannigan5052 Год назад

Scotty I agree with you but I live in Canada, so all wheel drive is great in the winter, and I got rid of my Subaru in November and a got a 2006 Buick Lacrosse with only 63,000KM's but I still miss my 24 yea old Subaru Legacy

@john_i39 Год назад

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.

@strangeperson700 Год назад

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

@paulblackman8159 5 месяцев назад

I remember the Town Fair Tire when I lived in Middletown.

@rimka11 2 месяца назад

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

@thefordshopyard5348 Год назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

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.

@thefordshopyard5348 Год назад

I never called anyone stupid!!!!!!

@robertgreenhalge1708 Год назад

@@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 Год назад

@@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.