New tires at 24,000????

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

Originally Posted by Hmmm3

I took my H3 into the dealer today. My steering wheel was a little to the left .. just a little, so I thought, probably wheel alignment. I was told it was .. so they aligned it and rotated/balanced my tires. The tech said my two front tires had wear on them .. and wanted to replace them. I could not see any visible wear. He said if not today then sometime before another 3,000 miles. I have 24,000 on it now. WHAT?? Is this possible? I never felt any problem with wheel alignment, no pulling, nothing with the wheels. I don't off-road in my H3 .. just street driving. (I know, I know...) Has anyone here, with normal street driving, had to replace tires already at 24k?

Seems a bit soon. Did the do the Lincoln Penny check? Proper alignment and balance are important for your tires but I feel weekly pressure checks are even more important. Over & under inflation can cause very fast tire wear...

Sounds soon, especially the fronts with no visible wear???

[ChiHummer3]

Sounds a little strange. Even in the old days when I would drive like a maniac, spinning the tires on a regular basis, I would get at least 30K out of my tires. Sounds like they're trying to make some money on ya.

I agree with RYD - do the penny test.

[fourfourto]

Hmmm did you rotate the tires before 24,000?.
I rotated mine at 8,000 and at 24,000 im now at 31,000 and they look and ride great ,they are getting rotated again at 40,000.
Im hoping for at least 50 to 60k before replacement.

Doesn't sound right

[marin8703]

yesterday i switched to 35s and from the look of the old ones they looked like they can go at least 20K more miles, they have 12k on them. Why would they need to be replace if they have no visible wear, whats the problem?

[Hmmm2]

RYD, what is the penny test? I don't know what the deal is ... earlier this week I went in for new wipers and an oil change. They did a 21 point test and when I was leaving I was given a sheet of the results. There was a comment by the tech to check the alignment. The Service Writer said alignment is usually done at 30K, so don't worry. As I was driving home I noticed the steering wheel turned slightly to the left instead of straight, on a straight road. I hadn't noticed it earlier. I called the Service Writer back and she said they could check it today, and put the new wipers on (sionce they were out of stock when I was in the other day). The tech checked the alignment and said the fronts had to be aligned and tires rotated/balanced. And, by the way, I did have them rotated at 8K .. and now again at 24K. The tires were never below 35psi .. I have an automatic. I asked the service writer why I'd need new 2 fronts at 24k? She said it's a 4 wheel drive and they wear differently. She said it's not unusual to have them changed at 24k. Of course, I came to the forum and I've learned otherwise. Straight street driving, up and down some hills (roads) .. but no off-roading in this H3. Please let me know about the penny test. It's not a joke, is it?

[HummBebe]

Originally Posted by Hmmm3

RYD, what is the penny test? I don't know what the deal is ... earlier this week I went in for new wipers and an oil change. They did a 21 point test and when I was leaving I was given a sheet of the results. There was a comment by the tech to check the alignment. The Service Writer said alignment is usually done at 30K, so don't worry. As I was driving home I noticed the steering wheel turned slightly to the left instead of straight, on a straight road. I hadn't noticed it earlier. I called the Service Writer back and she said they could check it today, and put the new wipers on (sionce they were out of stock when I was in the other day). The tech checked the alignment and said the fronts had to be aligned and tires rotated/balanced. And, by the way, I did have them rotated at 8K .. and now again at 24K. The tires were never below 35psi .. I have an automatic. I asked the service writer why I'd need new 2 fronts at 24k? She said it's a 4 wheel drive and they wear differently. She said it's not unusual to have them changed at 24k. Of course, I came to the forum and I've learned otherwise. Straight street driving, up and down some hills (roads) .. but no off-roading in this H3. Please let me know about the penny test. It's not a joke, is it?

Take a penny a stick Lincolns head in the groove of your tread. If you can't see the top of his head, your tires are fine, if you can see the top of his head theyr'e worn.

Now keep in mind that is a "dated" way to check your tires for wear.

Now a days most tire manufacturers have "wear bars" in the tires, so when your tires are worn you see a bar running across the tread.

If they aren't worn, embarass the guy who is trying to sell you new tires at 20K.