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Is Tire-for-Life worth it ?

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Old 10-13-09 | 09:41 PM
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read the fine print: tons of things you have to comply to.

tires are cheaper if you buy them yourselves.

Save yourself money

for reals.
Old 10-14-09 | 03:10 AM
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I think it all depends on driving style...personally, I've never had a set of tires lasting me what it was guaranteed to last...

Or maybe I just suck at driving...LOL
Old 10-14-09 | 10:20 AM
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its a good deal, it pays for it self. just remember that u have to do all the services at the dealer u got the tires for life from(1k,5k,10k,15k,20k...ect). all u should have to pay for is tax on the tires/labor and aligment if needed.
Old 10-14-09 | 03:53 PM
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i dont even pay 330 a tire for high performance tires more like 160
Old 10-14-09 | 04:25 PM
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i agree....it is much more of a saving to purchase tires separately. its not really a necessity to have the tires for life as insurance because it could become necessary at one point, but the likelihood of that occuring will be slim to none. please read the fine print to make sure you are qualified to receive the benefits from the purchase- if you choose to do so.
Old 10-14-09 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by InsigniaSC
Smoke them up get your $$$$ worth...

That comment made my day lol....
Or slap it on another vehicle and take it to the tracks....
then put it back on and bring it to the dealership lol...
Make them regret selling u BS insurances....
Old 10-14-09 | 08:32 PM
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Just remember that they get you with the labor rate and the mounting and balancing cost, as well as rotating charges, if everything is included go for it, if not pass, also check what replacement tires they have and they replace them when they get to the 2/32nd, not the 4/32 when most people start noticing lose of traction and sliding, it also depends on the dealer and who they get the tires from
Old 10-15-09 | 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by InsigniaSC
Smoke them up get your $$$$ worth...
Originally Posted by RedPhoenix
Slam the car and put some serious camber on it... I would see it really worth it then!
Haha! I love it!

Make them regret selling you that option!
Old 10-15-09 | 01:01 PM
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Not worth it considering how cheap decent tires can be had for this car.
Old 10-15-09 | 04:06 PM
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if your going to get aftermarket rims then dont get the deal. but if you will never be changing your rims then its a good deal
Old 10-15-09 | 07:58 PM
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I wouldn't do it but i'm a enthusiast. This deal is good for the average Joe who does all his maintenance and what not at the dealer and doesn't want to deal with the hassle of shopping around and finding a reputable shop.
Old 10-17-09 | 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by InsigniaSC
Smoke them up get your $$$$ worth...
+1, haha, when would they get suspicious if you go through rear tires every 5k miles??
Old 10-19-09 | 01:46 AM
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Good deal only if you keep the car 10 years or past 100K miles. You'd more than likely change all 4 tires maybe 3 times within 100K miles on a car like this. Maybe only 2 times. If you had a high performance car with 160 tread wear rated tires I might say it was more than worth it. Even the NSX corner specific ultra high performance specialty OE tire didn't cost me anywhere near $330 per tire. Also, most tire shops will charge you about $60-$80 to mount and balance 4 tires.

I think you'd find if you post the actual specs on the tire sold on this car, the price would be nowhere near $330 each. I think $330 each is what the dealership would charge you including their $120/hour rate with a 2 hour installation charge. Or something like that.
Old 10-19-09 | 07:29 PM
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what in the heck is in your pics CK6Speed?? is it a CF wing??
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