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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.


I know there are some deals to be had online for tires, but really if you save 50-100 bucks, then you have to go get them balanced rotated, etc...how much does that cost each time? I balance and rotate my tires about 4-5 times a year. It's nice to have free service locally.


I agree. Last year I ordered 4-31 x 10.5 Bridgestone Revo ATs from Tirerack at a lower price than my cheapest local dealer but after mounting and balancing the total cost was the same. If you can buy locally and get free rebalancing after the initial mounting and balancing then local is THE way to go. Your $$ contrbute to the local economy more directly as well....

-Chris

'88 EFI Xtracab, 32 x 11.50 Buckshots, AZ bed, Turbo drivetrain.