On Friday, I decided to venture out and go buy some new tires. I had the recommendation of a chain that people were happy with, and there was a store not far from my apartment, so it seemed like a foolproof plan. They sold the tires I wanted and I knew what they cost. Easy peasy. Then I drove past this alleged store. First off, the tire shop didn't seem to advertise that they were part of this chain at all, and it looked beyond sketchy. I … [Read more...]
Tell me about tires
So it's time for me to buy some new tires for my car. And I am not ashamed to admit that I know nothing about buying tires. Well, I know that I don't want retreads, and that I don't need off-roading tires, so I need something sort of middle of the line. And that they will cost me around $500 total. Beyond that, I'm kind of clueless about specific tire brands. In previous years, I went to the dealership in my hometown, owned by a high … [Read more...]