You'd be surprised how much good tires will keep you on the road and in control vs. some bad tires, even in dry conditions. I stopped on a dime in dry conditions once when I took my eyes off the road for a second, and someone stopped right in front of me. I missed hitting him by less than a couple feet. I had brand new Potenzas on the car at the time. If I had the original tires on which were pretty worn, I bet I would have hit the guy in front of me. In other words, you can handle much better with appropriate tires no matter what the conditions, or speed. There is a breaking point of course.

I've always gone to the carlilse, PA swap meets in the spring and fall with my father and bought takeoffs. Usually $200-400 for a set of tires AND rims. Hence why my family has 2-5 sets of rims pers car...

Just thought of this, haro uses tiny rubbers. lmao j/k, man

Most people just leave thier stock tires with the shop when they put on aftermarket rims and tires.

The road is the biggest road in town, 4 lane highway, with tons of turn-off lanes to allt he shops and what not on the road. It'* not new blacktop, but it'* not bad by anymeans. Speed was probably 30 MPH as it'* 45>35 in that section, and it was heavy traffic.

The brakes were not the problem, i was outbraking the tires, and didn't have enough grip for the distance I had between me and the impala I hit.

I'm sure it is possible to find decent used tires. There are people that hate their stock tires and have them off in <10,000 miles. Maybe it would be fine if you got a whole set like that. I have gotten a couple used tires, and they were not that great for me. A couple had slow leaks, one developed a sidewall bulge. Plus I do not like to mix-n-match tires (even in pairs). I do not bother with them anymore. I'd rather have new tires that I know are in good shape, and have a warranty if you happen to get a bad one.