Has anyone had any experience in leasing companies being difficult over tyres that you’ve replaced before handing the car back?
I have a W177 A180 AMG Line on a three year lease, which is due up in january. My two front tyres are going to need replacing soon but I don’t particularly want to be spending a fortune when I’ll get less than 6 months out of them. My plan was to stick some budgets on in time for handing it back, however I’ve read that it has to be a like for like swap and that budgets won’t be accepted. Don’t want to be getting stung for two new tyres when they take the car back. The company who I’m leasing from say on their website that it should be replaced with a premium brand such as Michelin, Pirelli, etc. Which is funny considering they came out of the factory with Hankooks fitted!!
I’ve now found two decent part worns locally that will see me through. Only one is a Hankook and the other is a Goodyear (which is on their approved list). I’m happy with the price but need to check the speed rating is the same before I commit.
I’m just not sure what I’m better off doing - go for budgets or grab a few part worns and hope they aren’t bothered that it’s mix and match.
I’m just a bit weary as I’ve never had a lease car before now so wondering if anyone has had any similar experiences.
I have a W177 A180 AMG Line on a three year lease, which is due up in january. My two front tyres are going to need replacing soon but I don’t particularly want to be spending a fortune when I’ll get less than 6 months out of them. My plan was to stick some budgets on in time for handing it back, however I’ve read that it has to be a like for like swap and that budgets won’t be accepted. Don’t want to be getting stung for two new tyres when they take the car back. The company who I’m leasing from say on their website that it should be replaced with a premium brand such as Michelin, Pirelli, etc. Which is funny considering they came out of the factory with Hankooks fitted!!
I’ve now found two decent part worns locally that will see me through. Only one is a Hankook and the other is a Goodyear (which is on their approved list). I’m happy with the price but need to check the speed rating is the same before I commit.
I’m just not sure what I’m better off doing - go for budgets or grab a few part worns and hope they aren’t bothered that it’s mix and match.
I’m just a bit weary as I’ve never had a lease car before now so wondering if anyone has had any similar experiences.