Use of "the" causing agrument with wife - help

[tom25]

I hope some one can help me with this question. Last week I walked into a car dealer and told the service person: "I am here to change the tires". I am not sure if word "the" was used correctly in that sentence. Any comment would be appreciated.

Thanks

[Mister Micawber]

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Yes, 'the' is fine. I would have said 'to have the tires changed', though.
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