"RPS" > wrote in message
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>I suppose this can apply to any product but in this case I am thinking
> of tires:
>
> (1) I can buy a pricier model which will last a long time, but then I'd
> have an old tire most of that time.
>

Don't you suppose to change tires every 4 to 5 years even if you don't drive
at all?


> (2) I can buy a less expensive model but change it more frequently, so
> I'd have a newer tire most of the time.
>

Inexpensive tires doesn't mean its cheap. My Korean tires out perform the
tires I have that costs 2-4 times more. One of the company that modify Lotus
cars for higher performance use some Korean tires and said it was the best
kept secrete. Mine you they were looking at performance, not price.

> Which is the better way?
>
> Would you buy a new Lexus every 10-12 years , or a new Corolla/Camry
> every 4-5 years?