By Matthew Stuart
Published on May 10, 2022.
4 minute read
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How To Find Good Deals On Tires
Tires are a very important part of your car, but are also expensive. There are many sources to buy tires from, including a local gas station, tire shops, large chain store repair shops and even online. Getting a good deal on tires involves more than just the tires themselves. There are many things involved in buying tires – the tires themselves, installation, balancing the tires, wheel alignment and services like rotation, flat repair and road hazard warranties. So, buying tires is like a “package” purchase. Also, you need to do some research before you shop around, to pick a few possible brands out of the dozens that are available. Below are listed the top six places to buy tires from, based on a combination of all the elements of the tire buying package.
Walmart
The famous discount super retailer has auto shops at many of their locations – which sell and service tires. They have about the lowest average prices on tires than anyone else, but the service can be slow or spotty.
Average Price per tire: $102
Installation per tire: $15
Road Hazard Warranty: $10 per tire
Selection: Over 30 tire brands
Costco
The popular membership warehouse chain has auto shops at most of their locations. However, you need to be a Costco member to buy here.
Average Price per tire: $165
Installation per tire: $19 (They usually include this with the tire quote)
Road Hazard Warranty: Best available – for 5 years
Free lifetime maintenance (rotation, air, flat repair)
Selection: Only three major brands
Sam's Club
Another membership retail chain with auto shops.
Average Price per tire: $139
Installation per tire: $20
Road Hazard Warranty: for 5 years
Selection: Over 10 brands
BJ's Tire Center
Average Price per tire: $147
Installation per tire: $20 (They usually include this with the tire quote)
Road Hazard Warranty: for 3 years
Free lifetime maintenance (rotation, air, flat repair)
Selection: Over 10 brands
Tire Rack - Online store
Average Price per tire: $161
Installation per tire: Online – shipping is included to you or your car shop
Selection: Over 25 brands, one of the largest selections of models and sizes
Discount Tire Direct - Online store
Average Price per tire: $144
Installation per tire: Online – shipping is included to you or your car shop
Selection: Over 25 brands, one of the second largest selections of models and sizes
