Rent-to-own tires

[MrMoneyPinch]

I had to read it twice to beleive it:
http://jalopnik.com/scummy-business-practice-that-has-been-around-for-a-whi-512271873

On the other hand, renting furniture is quite common...

[Hamster]

I had to read it twice to beleive it:
http://jalopnik.com/scummy-business-practice-that-has-been-around-for-a-whi-512271873

On the other hand, renting furniture is quite common...

You're probably not getting responses because there was recently a similar thread.

[dragoncar]

And at least you get to own your tires when you rent to own.  In the other thread, it was just rental right?

[Forcus]

I didn't go any further than the title. Americans are screwing themselves. Basic math fail, and if you can't afford to maintain a vehicle, you can't afford the vehicle.

[Iceplant18]

There was an article on NPR about this....

http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2013/06/14/191379313/why-more-people-are-renting-tires

This article was mostly about how tires have risen in cost over the years.  But as a result of this cost increase mixed with consumers unwillingness to change their lifestyles, you now see exactly what this thread is about.