PriusRepellent

I have a dilemma here.

The inside of my front passenger tire is bald, which has happened to a lot of you on here. Now I know the reason for that is because I need to do an alignment.

I have a new set of rims with tires already mounted on, but I don't want to put the rims on yet because Im trying to milk out as much tread as I can on the stock tires before I switch rims.

Here is my problem. Winter is coming soon and I want to get all weather for the stock rims for when I go to the snow. The tires on my new rims are 275/35 Toyo R888 so they OBVIOUSLY cant go into the snow. Should I spend the money and do an alignment on the stock rims right now and just go to the snow to get as much use as I can out of the stock tires?
Or should I just buy new tires for the stock rims right now and then take them off after a few months and put on my new rims?
Im scared if I don't do an alignment right now the tire is gonna get so bald that the metal part starts to show. BUT if I do an alignment I MIGHT AS WELL get new tires...because I would have do to an alignment again once I do.

If I can use my stock advans up that would be ideal...that way I don't have to spend the money on new tires right now when I already have R888s....

BlackHawk_Tsi

tires, get your tax return then get an alignment.

Napalm_Enema

Get new set of tires, align them properly, and stay on top of your tire rotations.

Pushing your luck with a bald tire? Come on man, you know that is just playing with fire. Tire gives - takes out your fender with it or bangs up your door. Worth it?

Not by a long shot. Just bite the bullet and take care of your car.

BlackHawk_Tsi

Just seen la video of a guy that almost wrecked his car because he had a semi bald tire on the highway. He wasn't doing anything crazy either. If I find it I'll post it here.

JWS45

iTrader: (1)

Can't stress the importance of tires / alignment / rotation diligence on all AWD cars (especially) these days. It seems like the slightest bit of misalignment will chew up tires quicker than anything else.

LetsGetThisDone

iTrader: (1)

Stock advans in the snow is a bad idea. Nvrmind severely worn ones..

JWS45

iTrader: (1)

I can vouch for this.. you even want to be careful when the temps get cold (with no precipitation). Buy some dedicated snows.

AsianX610

get alignment

PracticalDriver

Get a performance oriented alignment while you're at it: better tire wear AND improved handling. win-win