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Almost everything has become more expensive in the last 10 years, but tires have gone WAY up. They are indeed much better than tires from the 1980s and 1990s. I used to buy a set of 4 new tires mounted and balanced form my El Camino for under $250 out the door. I recently had a deck screw right on the edge of the tread, and had to replace a tire. Just one tire was over $200 bucks. Tires are better now, but not 4 times better.
They are the only part of the car in contact with the ground, and are 100% responsible for making the car go where I want, and avoid the places I don't want. I will just open the wallet wide, and continue to buy good tires.
That used tire place sounds interesting. I guess if one has lots of time, it is a great option. Thanks.
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Glen
49 Year member of the Porsche Club of America
1985 911 Carrera; 2017 Macan
1986 El Camino with Fuel Injected 350 Crate Engine
My Motto: I will never be too old to have a happy childhood!
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