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Suggestions for getting new tires?

Posted on 8/24/17 at 7:21 am
Posted by StringedInstruments
Member since Oct 2013
18469 posts
Posted on 8/24/17 at 7:21 am
I've gone with Costco as my tire place for the past decade or so mostly because of the buy 3 get 1 free deals they offer and also because they offer free rotation and balance. The warranty seems pretty sweet too though I've never had to use it.

I noticed that my latest set of tires have gone bald much faster than expected. They're only at 38k miles and the last time I got an oil change, the serviceman said he thought one of my tires was at a dangerous level. I had already noticed the tires were balding, so I agreed with his assessment.

When I went to Costco to schedule getting new tires, a guy was already at the counter getting pissed about his tires. He said they were way too worn down at 30k miles and wanted them to still be covered under warranty. The guy working the counter said the warranty doesn't cover wear and tear.

So...long story short - Where should I go to get tires? I'd like somewhere reputable but the free rotation and balance would be sweet too.
This post was edited on 8/24/17 at 7:23 am
Posted by SuperSaint
Sorting Out OT BS Since '2007'
Member since Sep 2007
140462 posts
Posted on 8/24/17 at 7:26 am to
I can't help Baw, I usually just look at their prices wherever I pull in and go with one of he cheaper options as long as I've heard of the brand.

I got two Douglas on the front a couple weeks ago at the walmarks put on and all the works for like $135 if that helps... that's pretty damn cheap and I'll be 'cited if I can roll them 30k (although I'll push it either way)
Posted by TH03
Mogadishu
Member since Dec 2008
171080 posts
Posted on 8/24/17 at 7:27 am to
Discount tire is legit if you have one. Same perks as Costco, cheap prices on almost any tire you can think of.
Posted by Placebeaux
Bobby Fischer Fan Club President
Member since Jun 2008
51852 posts
Posted on 8/24/17 at 7:28 am to
Dont go cheap on tires. Michelin or Hankook.
Posted by CelticDog
Member since Apr 2015
42867 posts
Posted on 8/24/17 at 7:29 am to
Read up on federal testing. Varieties of tires from famous brands are crummy. Moderate price possible.
Getting from lowest provider = probable skew data to bottom of results chart.
This post was edited on 8/24/17 at 7:30 am
Posted by soccerfüt
Location: A Series of Tubes
Member since May 2013
65916 posts
Posted on 8/24/17 at 7:30 am to
Call around for the best price.

Make sure to remind them that you'll be bringing your own air with you so they won't need to charge you for that.
Posted by Enadious
formerly B5Lurker City of Central
Member since Aug 2004
17696 posts
Posted on 8/24/17 at 7:31 am to
As with most things, 'you get what you pay for.' That said, I only buy Michelin tires and I only go to AGCO, because I trust the mechanics. No, they aren't the cheapest. Tires are too important to cheap out on.
Posted by LZ83
La
Member since Sep 2016
17406 posts
Posted on 8/24/17 at 7:44 am to
Discount tire direct for com
Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
Member since Oct 2012
119515 posts
Posted on 8/24/17 at 7:52 am to
I've gotten my last sets of tires at Sams.

And it's not a Costco issue, it's a manufacturer issue.

Get Michelin.
Posted by The Mick
Member since Oct 2010
43223 posts
Posted on 8/24/17 at 7:54 am to
"Fresh Tires" joint on Burbank.
Posted by Wtodd
Tampa, FL
Member since Oct 2013
67497 posts
Posted on 8/24/17 at 8:03 am to
quote:

tires

Discount Tire is the answer
Posted by BlindTiger7
Houston
Member since Sep 2016
2683 posts
Posted on 8/24/17 at 8:09 am to
You won't like this answer, but you get what you pay for. I never think twice about spending more on a good set of tires.

BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2
Posted by Rossberg02
Member since Jun 2016
2591 posts
Posted on 8/24/17 at 8:11 am to
Research the ones you want online, find a reputable local guy with additional services and buy through them. Might pay a few dollars extra but at least it's your decision.
Posted by jpggpj
Chair
Member since Oct 2005
3991 posts
Posted on 8/24/17 at 8:35 am to
DiscountTireDirect.com

Great prices and the warranty is unbeatable if you want to spend an extra $25 a tire. With their warranty they will replace a tire no matter what the cause is. Delivery is free. Had them ship tires directly to my mechanic. He called after they came in, all I had to do was bring him my vehicle.
Posted by AUCE05
Member since Dec 2009
42574 posts
Posted on 8/24/17 at 8:45 am to
Tires wearing out close to 50k miles isn't unusual depending on the vehicle. My minivan eats tires, regardless of the brand. I recently went with Falken and have been satisfied.
Posted by Cdawg
TigerFred's Living Room
Member since Sep 2003
59612 posts
Posted on 8/24/17 at 8:48 am to
quote:

I noticed that my latest set of tires have gone bald much faster than expected.


You do realize not all tires are equal, right?

quote:

Where should I go to get tires?

It's not where you go, it's what tire you get. Then shop around.

Tire ratings
This post was edited on 8/24/17 at 8:54 am
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
166502 posts
Posted on 8/24/17 at 9:32 am to
quote:

wanted them to still be covered under warranty. The guy working the counter said the warranty doesn't cover wear and tear.


mileage warranties are a real life thing.
Posted by Louisiane
Member since Mar 2017
74 posts
Posted on 8/24/17 at 9:33 am to
I've used NTB the past couple of times with no problems. They have rotate and balance for the life of the tires. I always get Cooper tires.
This post was edited on 8/24/17 at 9:34 am
Posted by The Torch
DFW The Dub
Member since Aug 2014
19429 posts
Posted on 8/24/17 at 9:33 am to
Discount Tire - Pay the money

Best service in the industry, also road side hazard.

They'll replace tires for free, no question
Posted by 756
Member since Sep 2004
14887 posts
Posted on 8/24/17 at 10:13 am to
How long tires last is referenced by the tread wear rating.

A tire with a rating of 300 will last half as long as one with 600

Allied and Tire Engineers will honor mileage warranties of tire companies who warrant the mileage

Read the fine print. Just because a tire is sold as a 40K tire does not mean the mfg will warrant that 40K miles
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