Tires

I got my new set of tires last year, so I should be good for another couple.

I knew the brake job was coming so it wasn't any big surprise.

But it is nice to actually be able to stop again.

 

I always expect to spend at least $250 on anything that has to do with my car. That seems to help with the sticker shock.

 

I'm thankful in that I have only got 12 more payments on my car before it's totally mine but I fully expect that when I send that last check in a year from now, everything will go at once on it. Fingers crossed because I'd like to actually invest some of that money into other things.

 

This is why I'm glad my dad works for a Chevy dealership. I get everything at employee pricing, and he knows who to go to for good deals on tires. I just replaced mine last spring for $200.

 

I just want to mention that the accelerator pedal in my car broke off in its entirety while driving through Nowheresville, WV on the way to Chicago today. My car is at a dealership in said Nowheresville, and I have absolutely no idea what to expect price-wise. I'm scared.

 

A/Ts?

I did four Mickey Thompson A/Ts and it was right there.

 

Replaced the van tires last year, and got a pretty good deal at walmart.com. Got all four, plus the mounting, disposal, etc., for less than $300. Solid tires too, up to this point.

Now, I'm in the market for new tires. I can find some brands at sears.com that I've never heard of for about $50 each, but still can find some Goodyear for about $75 each. Some tire dealers often have a "buy three, get one free" deal. A little patience can work a long ways when looking for tires, because yes, many are very expensive.

 

Those are sweet tires. Don't know about the ride but they look great

 

They're a little rough on the highway. But I need them for trips to the cabin. The last half-mile can get pretty muddy.

 

tirerack.com

 

We're in a rental car. Got delayed for a few hours, but we escaped from Nowheresville. I have never in my life seen/heard of an accelerator pedal breaking off under one's foot while being depressed. Horrifying. Especially when one is going 70 mph on an interstate.