Let’s say that you’ve had a bad experience with your factory tires, then you’ve worn them out after around 20-30k miles, and you’ve decided that you want to change to a different brand and/or size. Would you do it? Do you think it’s worth it?
Because I’m thinking of changing my stock 16-inch Goodyears to something sportier and that handles better on the corners, such as the Falken 912s OR the Kumho ASX’s. Only thing is….since I got a maintenance package for free tire rotation at my dealer along with free oil change for 5 years or up to 60,000 miles (whichever comes first), would they probably switch back to the Goodyears or they wouldn’t do anything to the new ones I’ve put on (say, the “Falken 912s”)
Wont help. The 20-30K and 16″ tells me the problem is you like to light up the tires. The replacements will smoke (wearout) reguardless of make. Try looking for a tire with a higher wear rating
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you can put on any tire that fits. the dealer will not say or do anything. i always change brands when i change out my tires
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Nothing says you have to keep the factory tires. If you change the size just make sure you stay within 10% of the original diameter. At least that’s what the rule of thumb used to be if you were driving a newer computerized car. The computer uses engine rpm’s along with vehicle speed to process certain vehicle management systems like ABS and Cruise control and such. If you get to far off in size it will affect these systems. If you go with a larger wheel just get the lower profile tire to compenstate. That seems to be the trend anyway, rubber band tires. You can go from a 16 inch tire to an 18 inch tire that is still the same diameter or at least close. That’s not really my thing but it is the popular style these days, I’m still stuck on the 15X10’s with the N50’s hanging out the rear fenders and skinny front runners. As for the free rotations, usually where ever you buy the tires will rotate them for free as part of the service plan.
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absofrigginlutely.
my story: bought a 92 honda civic. stock tires sucked, and wore out in 11 months. i find out years later when i get a disk of those dealer tech service bulletins that there were so many complaints on tires that year that they had a “secret warranty” thing happening and if i had come in and complained, even after i bought the new/different tires, i could have gotten some cash. too late when i found out, years later. so, the moral is, not only won’t the dealer be upset, it might be worth your while to complain to them, loudly, untl they pay you to be quiet. or maybe not, but it won’t hurt to ask.