Saab9-3

I know dealers can charge you for excessive tire wear when you turn in your car, but can they charge you for having cheap tires on it? I need new tires again, and I can't decide whether to go with S02's, or stick with Ecsta Supra 712's. However, if they are going to nail me for having cheap tires when I turn in the car, I will just go with the S02's.

Ace10

read the verbage in your lease agreement. it should have specific language re: tires. it should speak to tread depth and quality. in my experiecne it usually states something to the effect of "comparable quality". i always assume that to mean a brand name, in the same size with the same speed rating. working under that assumption, kumhos or similar lower-priced tire "should" be okay.

Ubetit

I think you'll be fine. Most are concerned with tread more than anything.

Damian

They've made enough off your lease. If they want to resell with SO2 let them foot the bill.

benny

Ace is correct. They are more concerned with tread depth and overall tire quality. Also, it is not the dealer who charges you. Honda owns the vehicle unless it is an in house lease. If you are returning a vehicle at lease end and the dealer you choose to return it to intends to buy the vehicle for the buyout (lease end value), they have no say over vehicle condition. They buy it the way it is. This also goes for excess kms. If the dealer does not intend to purchase the vehicle then Honda sends an appraiser to the dealership before they send out a truck to pick it up. The appraiser inspects the state of the vehicle and then Honda bills you for any damage or excessive wear he notices. Damian's statement sounds good but using his logic what would stop anyone from returning the car with a slashed roof, major panel damage, or blown engine. The lease agreement is a contract that you signed and you are held to the contents of that contract. Shouldn't you be?