5 Cheapest Places To Buy Tires for Your Car Before Your Summer Road Trip
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One of the headaches that comes with being a car owner is the need to get new tires. Let’s be honest, not only is it a hassle and takes time — but buying tires can be quite pricey.
While you may opt to go to the dealer where you bought your vehicle, there are several other options. Here’s a look at five of the cheapest places to buy tires before your summer road trip.
1. Local Tire Shops
It may not be the absolute cheapest option, but maybe you live in a place where local tire shops offer excellent service and good deals. If you’re a fan of small businesses, your local shop can help you find good tires for your vehicle.
According to U.S. News & World Report, “Though you’ll likely pay a higher price than a warehouse club or online, the customer service may be worth it.”
2. Costco
Speaking of warehouse clubs, you might want to check out Costco next time you’re in the market for tires. They’re known to be among the cheapest places you can go for them.
Let’s say you live around Indianapolis, drive a 2023 Honda Accord EX and want a set of four Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 tires. At Costco, it currently might cost you around $816 for the set of four.
3. Sam’s Club
Just like with Costco, you can find good deals on tires while you’re also shopping for groceries at Sam’s Club. If you’re a member, in addition to cheaper prices on tires, you may find great extras that come with the tires such as free flat repair.
Going back to our example with Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 tires, you’ll currently pay about $653 for a set of four at Sam’s Club. That includes a current sale going on.
4. BJ’s
Being a member at places like Sam’s Club and BJ’s can pay off in many ways. That holds true when it comes to getting deals on tires.
According to MSN, “Check the offers on the BJ’s website to see if there are options available for you and find additional discounts you may not be able to get at other retailers.”
For our comparison with the Michelin set of four tires, we found them for about $792 at BJ’s. That included a special discount going on.
5. Online Sellers
If you know exactly what you want and perhaps need more uncommon tires, check out online sellers. You may be able to find even better prices than at local warehouse clubs.
However, with online shopping for tires, you may face hassles if they arrive damaged or you need to make returns for other reasons. According to U.S. News & World Report, “The downsides of buying online include the time and expense that it takes to get the tires delivered to you or a local installer.”
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