Stephen wrote:
> The tow was done about 2 and a half months ago. The garage told me it
> was an amateur tow. Besides that, I have no reason to think it was.
>
> The car was towed because of a leaking AAA battery (only in the car for
> 11 months). Unfortunately, I don't have a record of alignment prior to
> the tow.
>
> Basically, I think the car will last around 50,000 miles more at best.
> It's a buick century with 110,000 miles currently. As it is cheaper to
> just put on two more tires, I'm thinking as long as those tires can
> last 25,000 miles I'm all set.
>
> Money is tight now, so if they can last that long, I would just keep
> the alignment as is.
>
> Does anyone know if the above results would allow my car to last
> 25,000?
> Thanks!
>
The answer is: (my guess)
No
With .75 total toe in on a heavy car like yours, you will see cupping
and perhaps ply seperation around 10 to 15,000 miles.
If you rotate the tires every 3000 miles you may get 30 or 40,000 miles
out of the set.
I would get a second and third repair estimate.

wws