Buying new tires in Des Moines...

**CyPride** · 07-29-2010, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by CY ST8T

Definitely Costco. Even if you don't have a membership, you will save the amount on 4 tires alone to pay for the $50 membership. And they will fill and rotate them for life. Every other time I am in there I pull up and they make sure that the tires are all inflated to where they should.

will they fill and rotate them if you don't have a membership the next year?

**CY ST8T** · 07-29-2010, 12:11 PM

I'm sure they would as I just pull up and have never had to show a card, but you would have to ask them.

**capitalcityguy** · 07-29-2010, 12:26 PM

I had a not-so-great experience with the new (or should I say relocated from Douglas Ave) Firestone Service Center on Merle Hay Rd. They initially charged me for insurance or warranty protection (I'm not sure what they called it) without asking me if I was interested. I got them to take it off my bill, but I won't be back.

For future reference, I'd be interested in LOCAL recommendations. I saw a shout out for Flatt Tire. Any others? I always prefer doing business locally if possible before having to settle for shipping off my dollars to the Big Boxes (e.g.…Sams, Costco, etc).

**RayShimley** · 07-29-2010, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by capitalcityguy

I had a not-so-great experience with the new (or should I say relocated from Douglas Ave) Firestone Service Center on Merle Hay Rd. They initially charged me for insurance or warranty protection (I'm not sure what they called it) without asking me if I was interested. I got them to take it off my bill, but I won't be back.

For future reference, I'd be interested in LOCAL recommendations. I saw a shout out for Flatt Tire. Any others? I always prefer doing business locally if possible before having to settle for shipping off my dollars to the Big Boxes (e.g.…Sams, Costco, etc).

Simon Tire is located downtown DSM:

Simon Tire & Cellular: Des Moines Tire and Auto Service Since 1914.

**dmclone** · 07-29-2010, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by capitalcityguy

For future reference, I'd be interested in LOCAL recommendations. I saw a shout out for Flatt Tire. Any others? I always prefer doing business locally if possible before having to settle for shipping off my dollars to the Big Boxes (e.g.…Sams, Costco, etc).

Sorry, I figured when you said "local" you meant a local business that hires local employees. This would include Costco.

Also, is it alright if the owner of a tire place also owns a store in Cedar Rapids?

**Chipper** · 07-29-2010, 01:18 PM

So I took your suggestions this morning and some research. I did some reviews of tire brands and called Costco/Wal Mart. The brand they had rated at 5.8 on TireRack (Goodyear Integrity). Set of four with install for around 520. Checked into Tires Plus and could get Firestone Destination (rated 8.8 on TireRack) for 530. Now if I could find a 10 or 20 percent coupon from Tires Plus in Sunday ads, I'd be set.

**dmclone** · 07-29-2010, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by Chipper

So I took your suggestions this morning and some research. I did some reviews of tire brands and called Costco/Wal Mart. The brand they had rated at 5.8 on TireRack (Goodyear Integrity). Set of four with install for around 520. Checked into Tires Plus and could get Firestone Destination (rated 8.8 on TireRack) for 530. Now if I could find a 10 or 20 percent coupon from Tires Plus in Sunday ads, I'd be set.

$530 seems like a pretty good deal. What size 15's?

**Chipper** · 07-29-2010, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by dmclone

$530 seems like a pretty good deal. What size 15's?

16s

**joefrog** · 07-29-2010, 02:41 PM

If they have what you are after, Costco is very good.

If you want a local small chain with great service and fair prices, I went here, but they have several locations:

Waukee Iowa Heartland Tire & Auto Pella, IA (800) 798-4361

**Boxerdaddy** · 07-29-2010, 03:54 PM

Originally Posted by chuckd4735

I would strongly suggest the Flatt Tire Center. They are on the corner of SE 14th and Maury in Des Moines.

I've had decent luck with them. If you are planning on selling your car in the next year or two...maybe an option is "used" tires. These guys have tons of them. That's what I did in anticipation of selling my car before it was time for some "newer" tires.

FWIW I got 4 used tires put on for $160 installed.

**Boxerdaddy** · 07-29-2010, 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by Chipper

So I took your suggestions this morning and some research. I did some reviews of tire brands and called Costco/Wal Mart. The brand they had rated at 5.8 on TireRack (Goodyear Integrity). Set of four with install for around 520. Checked into Tires Plus and could get Firestone Destination (rated 8.8 on TireRack) for 530. Now if I could find a 10 or 20 percent coupon from Tires Plus in Sunday ads, I'd be set.

http://www.tiresplus.com/images/signup_email_coupon.jpg