Buying a used tire to carry as a spare?
My tires are 275/80R 22.5 Michilen. I'm considering buying a used tire to carry as a spare. I know a newer date would be great and the same make tire, but I'm assuming that will be hard to come ...
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kalynzoo wrote:hotjag1 wrote:
Another reason it may be a good idea to carry a spare is so that you are not at the mercy of the tire dealer and whatever price he wants to charge for the tire that he brings to you.
I had a flat tire a couple of years ago and the RSA tire service wanted to charge me over $700 for the tire. I had them come out and look at the tire(nail puncture). Luckily they were able to patch it and I was on my way. When I replace all my tires next year, I will keep an inside dual for a spare(unmounted).
I had a flat with damage to the sidewall just last month between LA and Sacramento. We were able to drive safely to a tire shop at Harris Ranch. I was thrilled that on a holiday weekend they were open and had the right tire for my van. I only had to pay $180 for a tire I could purchase at home for $60-$80. Truly I was thankful that they were there, the service was fast, and the family could get back on the road. Just of cost of living sometimes.
So you were happy that you had to pay 3 times the normal price of a tire because you didn't carry a spare? Personally, I would rather carry a spare than get ripped off by a tire dealer that knows you are at his mercy!
