I had to bite the bullet today and spring for some new tires. I can't complain; I've owned my car since new, purchasing it in 2000, and have driven 205,000 kms so far. I'm currently on my second set of tires, which I won - conveniently when the original set had 95,000 km's on them - by sticking my name in a draw at a classic car show. That was pretty cool! But the other day, just after arriving home from picking the kids up at school, my left front tire goes flat. Upon closer inspection I look and see that the actual tire has degraded to the point of failure... and the remaining three can't be far behind.
Like I said, I won this set, so really I have to be okay about the fact that I am spending $600 on a new set ($150 per tire when all is said and done - mounting, balancing, etc..). It makes it an easier pill to swallow when I think about the fact(s) that (1) My daughter will be getting this car in a few months and I want it to be safe for her (I put a new clutch & new brakes all around earlier in the year), and (2) that I seem to have no problem spending $150 on a new pair of running shoes.
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