Originally Posted by
Big_e
+2. Since she's so concerned, new tires would definatly contribute to your safety and how about that nifty helmet?

And a high vis vest, and ... Have you tried mentioning the health benefits? Like you're worried about your heart/weight/blood sugar/immune system/etc...and don't want to end up like (insert name here) who passed away much too soon from a condition that could have been treated by prevention? If you spend so much time at work that it's hard for you to get away and exercise you've got a more convincing argument too.