rkj427

what if there are no drapes.............

some I've seen only had blinds.................

just sayin'......................

and a resounding NO to replacing the tires before the sale........... let the new owner make that choice............

2005ArcticWhite

itomh

I agree you won't get the value back, but I've never bought a car with nearly bald tires on it. I wonder why? Would someone pass on your car because he found a similar Corvette with like new tires? Maybe? How will your listing look compared to another competitive listing at the same price with new tires? Will you list yours as immaculate, well maintained, low mile, BUT BALLED TIRES? Doesn't make sense to mark the price down $1000 cause they will probably still want haggle that price. Just another way of looking at it.

J3TVETTE

I put new tires on the last car I sold so the new owner won't have to worry.

SBMVP16

Sell it as is No Doubt

CJKC6

I just bought an old SRX that was either 7K with new battery or 6800 and I do the battery. I liked being able to get the battery I wanted. Only relation to the Vette is the SRX is burgundy with tan interior like my Vette!

jbc1995fb

Just to be different, I'll go with replace the tires. Here is my thought.

Say the person is buying the car and has to finance it. It might be easier to have new tires on it and the person doesn't have to worry about dropping $1K to $2k on tires right after the purchase.

But I see the valid points either way. Maybe list it as is and try to sell it. If after a few bites people aren't taking it home, then buy the new tires and re-list it.

Best of luck to you.

Jstan2014

From a buyers perspective, if it came down to two cars, one with “good” to new tires, and one that had tires worn down to the bars, I’d buy the one with good tires. ( all else being as close to equal as can be). I say replace the tires. Someone else above questioned what else may not have been maintained? I too would question this. Just a thought, but I wouldn’t have driven the tires down to near bald anyway. I vote for new tires. I’ll bet it’ll be MUCH easier to sell, at a competitive price, with less hassle, with good rubber on it. Heck, you might even consider buying a good used set that has more life left than your current tires just to sell it more easily.
Good luck either way!
Joe

windyC6

It really all boils down to the math. Take your absolute rock bottom price you are prepared to take for the car and do the math on if new tires (and the hassle) is worth it. Contrary to some opinions, there are many people that look at new tires and call it a plus because now they don't have to deal with that hassle and expense for several years.

Tally Ho

Personally, I would replace the tires before selling if it were my car. If it was being traded in then it would go as is. My $.02.

NMJoe

I really appreciate all the replies. Everything you all have said has crossed my mind multiple times. I will say that anyone inspecting the car in person and seeing my records will understand how much this car has meant to me and how well I care for it.

That being said, I, too, would question the owner and the worn tires if I were a potential buyer...I get it.

Since more than one of you have chimed in to replace the tires (yes, I'm going to go there...), what would you buy? The car currently lives where it does go below the recommended temperature range for summer tires. The car is a GS, so options are a little more limited. I've considered the benefits and shortfalls of putting on all-seasons vs. summer. Hard for me to guess what a potential buyer may want, or the climate where they live.

Tires I have considered, since I do plan to continue driving the car until it's sold (and this list is in order of preference):

Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (GS sizes just released)
Michelin PSS
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S3+ ZP
Continental Extreme Contact Sport


Yes, there are other options, some of which are cheaper, some more expensive. The small group I've put together are within ~$200 of each other for a set of four. Just a few of the questions one would need to consider if putting new tires on prior to sale: Would the car be in a cold weather climate and would the buyer want a year-round driver? Would the buyer want the peace of mind that they may get with a run-flat? Would brand influence their satisfaction with the tires on the car? Is latest and greatest important or is a proven tire better in their eyes? Etc., etc., etc.

Again, I'm sure there are a lot of opinions on what each of you would put on the car, and the reasons you would do so. I cracked the door on the question, so I would now appreciate you guys kicking it open with what you would put on the car and why?

FYI, I'm not married to any one idea here, and I do value the opinions of the owners on this forum, so this is a nice exchange for me.

Again, thanks for all the replies and for playing along.


NMJ

FAUEE

Out of your list... Super sports hands down. Nobody will have anything to say about them, they're a great tire that lasts, amd most people buying this aren't going to beat it up year round anyways.

If you were keeping the car, I would say Hankook. All the performance, less tread life, but less price.

jbc1995fb

I'd just put the cheapest ones on there. Save your paper work that has the car's mileage to show them that you just bought them.

windyC6

This is a definite. Putting on new ones may be a good thing...but you definitely don't want to buy high dollar ones. Most potential buyers will only really take notice on how much rubber is there and not what brand they are.

Jstan2014

Hankook’s in OEM sizes would be my choice. I’m using them now. They suit my needs well and would be a good choice at a relatively low price.
Joe

JerriVette

Buy used tires....off the forum...from a guy who went to 19/20s...

Silly to buy new tires to sell a car.

First thing I would do after buying a used corvette with a c5 or c6 in mind is go to larger diameter wheels and tires...

Buy used tires ...and keep the purchase price lower than if you bought brand new tires.

Search the forum for sale section ..c6 or c7 wheel so and tire section...

Also shop local Craigslist for tires,..

200 to 300 dollars for all four tires is possible

I'd shop for 6/32nds.

I'd also consider using these guys as I believe shipping is free

http://www.bestusedtires.com/?gclid=...SAAEgL9UfD_BwE

dryadsdad

You have a choice. Sell with new tires and jack the price up to recoup some but not all of the cost because you cannot recoup all of it.

What I'd do is sell as is, divulge the tires need replacement and say you are selling as is so the buyer can choose his own tires.

If I were buying, I'd NOT like you to make my tire choice for me.

windyC6

I've bought a few pre-owned cars in my day. I don't ever recall looking at one with new tires and deciding not to buy it cause I didn't like the tires. While yes sometimes they are cheapos that someone put on just cause they are selling it, I simply took notice and said to myself that those tires will have to go sooner or later. If I liked the rest of the vehicle the brand/type of tires were really a mute point.......

dryadsdad

Well, you may not but most would have an opinion about run flats or not.

ruxvette

Quiet AND moot...