Reinstall 10.4, now can't install 10.5

My '07 MacBook Pro, OS X 10.4.11 was running so slowly that I figured I would try a fresh-install of my os as I had often performed with my PC, but that simply isn't the case...
Because I started a process that is irreversible (going from 10.5 to 10.4.11), I can perform no more necessary upgrades due to the fact my CD/DVD is no longer capable of reading from this drive.
At any rate, if this now makes better sense, is there any direction you can offer me?  Thanks
Re: my os x disk keeps being ejected prior to Installer opening; why? 

Why not go to Snow leopard, the most efficient OSX from Apple?
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
Ciao.
You may be able to find a replacement DVD drive at OWC or use an external DVD drive.
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