[aigel]

I would have done the same. If the kid ends up dead or seriously injured, you'd be very upset with yourself, because you had a hunch.

I would be very surprised if the young man didn't learn a lesson from it. Ideally he will feel loved but also a little ashamed and he may sense that maybe tires are more important than he thought. Next time he will likely pay more attention and buy a set himself.

To anyone who thinks this is overly generous, it is Tobra's sonIL. Likely will be the father of his grandkids. And he needs the vehicle to drive to school, not for a discretionary drive.