allenmom
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Loc: allen
Reg: 07-02-03
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01-30-08 05:30 PM - Post#36437
Where can I get the best deal on brand name tires? I'm leary of the brands that I've never heard of. Or is a tire a tire, no matter what name is on it?
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Brewer
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Posts: 167
Age: 39
Reg: 06-02-07
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01-30-08 07:12 PM - Post#36441
In response to allenmom
I like Discount Tire for price and service but they are not open Sundays. If you need tires on Sunday go to National Tire and Battery. Sam's has pretty good prices on tires but I've never used them. If you get a GOOD set of tires you will get much better wear out of them (if you keep air in them and keep them rotated) than you will with cut-rate brands. Discount does carry some "house brand tires" that are made by the bigger names with private labels on them. I like Michelins but they are expensive tires. With any maker and any outlet if they don't wear as advertised go back and they will prorate them as long as they are not too far gone. If you feel like the hassle go to Tirerack.com and get some prices and print them out and some of the stores will price match.
Try to anticipate when you will need new tires and watch the adds as well. If you can't afford great tires right now then buy the best you can afford and go back in when they still have some tread on them and get the next set for half price or so. If you can only get two get them put on the front.B
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RayW
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Posts: 788
Age: 55
Loc: Allen, Tx, USA
Reg: 12-18-01
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01-30-08 08:55 PM - Post#36446
In response to allenmom
Several years ago I went to Sam’s for new tires for my van. A feew weeks went by before I drove it at highway speed but when I did the steering wheel almost shook out of my hands. I took it to Discount Tires and had it checked out. I was told that one front tire was 7 ounces out of balance but after they took the weights off it was only 3 ounces off. He started to apologize and I told him that they didn’t do it. When I asked how much I owed them he said “nothing but next time you need tires remember us”. Been a loyal customer ever since (20+ years). I do kind of wish they would give me a reason to do what they suggest in one of their commercials though.
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richardb
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Posts: 160
Loc: Allen
Reg: 04-17-00
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01-31-08 05:01 AM - Post#36459
In response to allenmom
Thomasson Tire in McKinney on McDonald Street. Family owned, 3rd generation, been in business for over 40 years, very honest and great service. They have a tire for whatever your budget may be. They put a sticker on your windshield when to come back for tire rotation and balancing. They do that at no charge and usually within 20 minutes. No long waits like at other places.
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catlady
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Posts: 381
Loc: allen tx
Reg: 03-22-02
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01-31-08 07:49 AM - Post#36462
In response to richardb
I had to buy tires in July. I too also wanted to stick to a known brand. I priced Goodyears at Discount Tire. I then called the local store (east side) to get a price. The manager quote higher than Discount. I told him the internet price I got. He then verified the pricing I gave him, then gave me a price reduction to make it LOWER than Discount. He also thru in a couple of extras things. I wanted to keep my money in Allen and they were cheaper for the same tire,
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Al C
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Posts: 282
Loc: Allen, TX
Reg: 02-16-01
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01-31-08 08:16 AM - Post#36470
In response to allenmom
I've been to Sam's, Discount and NTB a number of times each. My car has been traditionally hard on tires for some reason. My latest set is doing better than any I've ever had. Got 'em at Sam's. BF Goodrich Touring T/A. I rotate 'em after every oil change just to make sure they stay as even as possible.
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phantomcobra
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Posts: 696
Loc: Between OK, MX, NM, LA
Reg: 06-18-02
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01-31-08 08:54 AM - Post#36472
In response to Al C
Without trying to ruffle feathers have you considered maybe:
1. The car is not aligned right?
2. It isn't the car but the driver's habits? Habits/cars do change over time. I drove with my daughter and she complained about the current car's tires not lasting as well as the previous car. But she was taking corners at the same speed as the other much smaller, lighter car. Now that she has realized what she was doing, her tires are lasting better. Her tires never last as long as mine simply because I take my corners and curves slower.
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Al C
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Posts: 282
Loc: Allen, TX
Reg: 02-16-01
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01-31-08 09:41 AM - Post#36475
In response to phantomcobra
In the 10 years I've owned the car, I've had the alignment checked numerous times just because of the tire situations. I drive conservatively (this is by no means a sports car). There's no real explaination for the tire wear. But I think I'll stick with the T/A from now on.
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MsAlyce
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Posts: 2939
Age: 50
Loc: Allen,Texas,USA
Reg: 04-03-04
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01-31-08 11:26 AM - Post#36478
In response to richardb
I have always used them for my bus tires, I thought they only did BIG JOBS! They come to the center to do the job, never been to their place. Now that I know different I might just use them all the time.
Thanks for the info.
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Marine26
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Posts: 136
Age: 27
Loc: Fountain Park
Reg: 06-13-07
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01-31-08 01:22 PM - Post#36482
In response to MsAlyce
I recommend Discount Tire as well. We just got a new vehicle and I went there to get the tires insured even though I didn't buy them. Pay a small fee and there insured for the life of the tire. I've never had a problem with any of the stores I have been to across Texas.
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AUTOMOBOB
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Loc: TEXAS, COLLIN
Reg: 04-13-06
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02-01-08 10:42 AM - Post#36543
In response to Marine26
Which design of tire you get does make a big difference on the kind of mileage/handling you will get from a tire. For example if you have a more "top heavy" van, suv or truck verses a car, a light duty truck tire with more support on the corners will last longer because of roll from cornering. A heavier vehicle will get more miles from a tire with a more solid strip of tread down the center of the tire also. Your best wet traction will come from a tire with a lot of sipes in the tread and has a tread design to expell the water from underneth it asap. Softer rubber is better traction on dry surfaces but you give up mileage.
The best general use tire is rated A---traction B---temperature. Treadwear ratings are not universal between companies but only a rating value within the mfg of that tire comparing it to other units made by that same company.
The best way to get the most mileage of any tire is still to keep correct air pressures in them. Most cars are about 32-35 psi. but the reference per car is on a sticker on the end of your drivers door or glove box lid.
Ive seen some different brands tend to have more trouble from interior belt separation than others. Cant name them here but you can get an unbiased recommendation from auto shops that DONT sell tires.
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andro1
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Posts: 107
Loc: Allen, TX, USA
Reg: 11-05-03
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02-05-08 03:03 PM - Post#36764
In response to AUTOMOBOB
If you have Costco membership they might be worth a try. Their tire prices are reasonable and the mounting, balancing, repairing, rotating and pro-rated road hazard should you need it are all included in the price. That is - there are no separate charges but everything is included in the tire price.
Also they carry brand names and right now they are offering $60 off on a set of 4.
Edited by andro1 on 02-05-08 03:04 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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allen
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Reg: 12-02-05
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02-13-08 03:54 PM - Post#37300
In response to andro1
www.tirerack.com
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