Bought tires online today..

**ISU_phoria** · 04-06-2009, 01:35 PM

I didn't buy my last set online, but did a lot of research at tirerack.com. I also used their pricing to get the local dealer (Tires Plus) to drop their price to match Tire Rack. It saved me about $110 and I still get the lifetime rotation, etc.

**4429 mcc** · 04-06-2009, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by cstrunk

I've got a friend who swears that retreads are the way to go. Recycled tires with new treading installed on them. Most people stay away from them because they fear the treads will separate from the tire, but there are a few really good companies out there and the technology is very improved so that they are basically a new tire. And at probably 50-70% of the cost of new tires. My friend has bought several sets in a row now. He has never had a problem and doesn't know of anyone else that uses them who has had any trouble.

This is the route I'm going when I replace my tires in the next couple years.

I would pray every time I took a corner at higher speeds.

**TxCycloneFan** · 04-06-2009, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by cloneluke80

I did my homework, compared prices,etc, and finally decided to buy tires online.

I shopped around locally first. I didn't like prices, selection, etc. So I checked out tirerack.com and found a ton of ratings, research etc.

And the prices, oh my! Comparing the same exact tire at wal mart versus tirerack.com and after shipping/mounting/taxes/balancing/etc, I can still buy online and save $100 on four tires. But it gets better, after looking at an equivalent alternative, I am saving $170 by buying online and bringing them in to Wal-Mart to mount,etc.

Better selection, better research, better prices, can't lose.

$50 shipping but no sales tax. Wal-mart charges $5 more per tire to mount if you don't buy the tires from them...

I know it sounds weird buying tires online, but I am giddy over saving $170 and getting the exact tires I want anyway!

Did you try out the different styles on your ride? I like that feature at tirerack.com.

**cloneluke80** · 04-06-2009, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by TxCycloneFan

Did you try out the different styles on your ride? I like that feature at tirerack.com.

No, its a station wagon and I am a no style type of guy, but yeah cool if you have a cool ride.

I basically looked solely at snow and ice ratings due to last winter and my wife's poor driving skills.

**CRcyclone6** · 04-06-2009, 01:53 PM

i've used tire rack the last 2 times i've bought tires. awesome info and much lower prices. i actually looked today again at Sears and what they recommended for my car, i have a weird tire size, (235 65 17) was the Goodyear Wrangler RS A at $174. I looked at tire rack and they were about $50 cheaper per tire. Plus there are some great reviews, etc. And according to tire rack that particular tire is not very good. The guy at Sam's called Goodyear, Badyear.

**Ames** · 04-06-2009, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by CyinCo

I've just gone to tire places and told them what tire I was looking at and what Tirerack had for a price on the tire and at 2 places now, they matched the tirerack price. So I guess I'm still using Tirerack but I haven't actually bought a tire from them. Great site for research though.

I used to buy at Tirerack, but the last couple of times I've done this same thing also.

When you buy online you should make sure the tires aren't too old; really same thing for buying local. There are some old tires out there...

**djcubby** · 04-06-2009, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by CRcyclone6

i've used tire rack the last 2 times i've bought tires. awesome info and much lower prices. i actually looked today again at Sears and what they recommended for my car, i have a weird tire size, (235 65 17) was the Goodyear Wrangler RS A at $174. I looked at tire rack and they were about $50 cheaper per tire. Plus there are some great reviews, etc. And according to tire rack that particular tire is not very good. The guy at Sam's called Goodyear, Badyear.

I had a reputable tire guy tell me one time that he'd rather drive on a used Michelin than a new Goodyear. Hadn't bought one since...

**cmoneyr** · 04-06-2009, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by cloneluke80

No, its a station wagon and I am a no style type of guy, but yeah cool if you have a cool ride.

I basically looked solely at snow and ice ratings due to last winter and my wife's poor driving skills.

Try match.com, may be cheaper than new tires.

**HOTDON** · 04-06-2009, 02:16 PM

I've been buying from Tire Rack for years. They even had a deal with Trickle's where the appointment was scheduled and the tire shipped to them so I didn't have to mess with them.

Trickle's didn't seem to care much for the arrangement. I got hassled about the tires I selected, but hey, that's between them and The Tire Rack. Saved $100 or better.

**cloneluke80** · 04-06-2009, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by cmoneyr

Try match.com, may be cheaper than new tires.

No, believe me, it would not be cheaper by a long shot!

**kingcy** · 04-06-2009, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by djcubby

I had a reputable tire guy tell me one time that he'd rather drive on a used Michelin than a new Goodyear. Hadn't bought one since...

I'd rather drive on Cooper Tires.

**mg4cy** · 04-06-2009, 08:47 PM

I bought one set at tire rack, then drop shipped them - saved money a few years ago.

Last month I quoted Tirerack and local dealers - but only was $30 savings at Tirerack. I did all the research on Tirerack and compared to Consumer Reports. Tiresplus does quote online, as well, which other dealers will price match. Some sales guys at the dealer want to downplay the Tirerack ...saying its not real world data, but sales guy stories are....I do like Tirerack.

**tman24** · 04-06-2009, 08:52 PM

Originally Posted by kingcy

I'd rather drive on Cooper Tires.

Completely agree Cooper Tires rock.

**tec71** · 06-19-2009, 11:23 AM

I need to buy tires for my 2003 explorer. I've been driving bald for at least 3 months basically thinking that I was going to trade it in and buy a new suv since I need a third row seat that I don't have now (baby #3 coming in november), but now I think I'm going to drive it a little while longer say 6 - 18 months and just shove all three in the back seat on those rare times when I have to. So I've got to get tired, cheap tires really. I've not heard good things about goodyear, but they seem to be the cheapest around. given my goals for the vehicle any one have opinions on whether they'd be adequate?

**dmclone** · 06-19-2009, 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by tec71

I need to buy tires for my 2003 explorer. I've been driving bald for at least 3 months basically thinking that I was going to trade it in and buy a new suv since I need a third row seat that I don't have now (baby #3 coming in november), but now I think I'm going to drive it a little while longer say 6 - 18 months and just shove all three in the back seat on those rare times when I have to. So I've got to get tired, cheap tires really. I've not heard good things about goodyear, but they seem to be the cheapest around. given my goals for the vehicle any one have opinions on whether they'd be adequate?

If you are really just going to drive it for another 6-18 months then I would go to Wal-Mart, Costco, etc and get the cheapest tires they make. I have a feeling that bald tires on a 2003 Explorer are pretty loud out on the interstate so any new tire should be better.