you guys gotta actually get on some of these tire shops' sites and check them out. I just recently ordered two sets of tires from Tirerack.com. I got $78ea. local priced tires for $55ea., got them w/road hazard, and then got them mounted and balanced at a local auto shop that I trust. ended up saving around $75 or so. you can even get the tires drop shipped directly to the shop you want to use.

the road hazard warranty is a reimbursement plan kind of thing. there is no waiting to get a tire replaced; basically it's out of pocket up front and they take care of it after an inspection by the repairing/replacing shop.