Question(s) about Tires (good tire, buy, replace, Hyundai)

[Shwa]

This is my first post to the automotive board and thank all the experts, in advance, for your suggestions.....

I had a slow leak in one of my tires (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe w/27,000 miles). AAA came to put on the spare (or fix) and found a nail in the side (we're in a new construction area - this probably will happen again )

The guy said it can't be fixed b/c the hole is in the side of the tire. With that being said, I need a replacement..... or replacements.

I'm wondering:

1) Should I replace one, two, four? Three of them are still in good shape.

2) Where to go? STS? Costco? Dealership?

Thanks!

[Deez Nuttz]

If the other three are in good shape, not showing any wear bars in the tread.....I'd just replace the one and call it a day.

I'd go anywhere but the dealership....unless you want to get ripped off.

[Shwa]

I'd go anywhere but the dealership....unless you want to get ripped off.[/quote]


You're not kidding! A local tire shop is asking $158 per tire (mounted) while the dealership wants $215!

[M3 Mitch]

Yeah, if you can get the same tire new, unless you have been really hard on the tires the rest of them are probably not worn down enough to matter.

FWIW, when I have had a situation with 3 good but fairly well-worn tires, I would generally buy 2 new ones and use one of the 3 worn ones as a spare.

Of course if you have 3 well-worn but good tires, it's worth checking the local used tire dealers, they may just have one that will match, at least better than a new one will match. As my favorite scrappie says, "Hey, what's wrong with used parts? The whole rest of your car is made out of used parts!"

[studedude]

Just to put your mind at ease the guy who said the tire cannot be repaired safely is correct. Everyone else has given you good advise. No need for mine.