View Single Post
Steve Carlton Steve Carlton is online now
Edministrator
 
Steve Carlton's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: SF east bay
Posts: 25,294
Quote:
Originally Posted by jyl View Post
Will need new tires in a year. Drives very nicely and will hopefully serve her for the next ten years. She'll only drive it 5K miles/yr for the next 3-4 years of school.
I'd suggest replacing the tires now. If they only have about 5K left in them now, the braking distance is diminished. There's less tread depth to absorb sharp objects and cause a flat. I see a full size spare tire for that car doesn't appear to be practical. Plus new tires ride nicer and are quieter. Don't milk the garbage miles out of the tires that are on there. Consider a make/model that is commonly available if you do it, too.

Make sure all the belts and hoses are healthy. Maybe add bluetooth to the car...
__________________
Good post? Leave a tip!
O - $1
O - $2
O - $3

Last edited by Steve Carlton; 04-20-2016 at 01:01 AM..
Old 04-20-2016, 12:59 AM
  Pelican Parts Catalog | Tech Articles | Promos & Specials    Reply With Quote #17 (permalink)