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Ok, I need some input on something. I purchased a set of winter wheels on here from another member who stated that they estimated that the tread life was "70%" when in fact the real tread life is closer to 25% or 1/4". Now I can live with a little difference but 70% and 25% is a big difference. The wheels and tires orginally from tirerack where $1300 and I paid $620 with shipping. What should I do?
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Originally Posted by mk4' post='655724' date='Aug 27 2008, 04:00 PM
Ok, I need some input on something. I purchased a set of winter wheels on here from another member who stated that they estimated that the tread life was "70%" when in fact the real tread life is closer to 25% or 1/4". Now I can live with a little difference but 70% and 25% is a big difference. The wheels and tires orginally from tirerack where $1300 and I paid $620 with shipping. What should I do?
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Originally Posted by mk4' post='655724' date='Aug 27 2008, 03:00 PM
Ok, I need some input on something. I purchased a set of winter wheels on here from another member who stated that they estimated that the tread life was "70%" when in fact the real tread life is closer to 25% or 1/4". Now I can live with a little difference but 70% and 25% is a big difference. The wheels and tires orginally from tirerack where $1300 and I paid $620 with shipping. What should I do?
If you really wanted to get technical you can go to sears or autozone buy a $5 tire gauge see how much tread is left and compare to the manufactures spec, and that would give you the real tread life amount. But in all fairness that person owes you money.
If he's a good person and member he'll work a deal out with you, and if he's not, just out him on the forums.
GL
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and if doesn't get worked out....post the member name so other members can be warned...GL..hope you get this resolved....
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I have a gauge that I used to measure them which showed 1/4" left. Hopefully he will give me some $$ back. If not I will surely post some feedback.
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