On 8/15/2010 4:12 PM, Ohioguy wrote:
> Are the manufacturer warranties on tires worth anything?
> Typically, we replace our tires with new ones after about 2 or 2.5
> years, just so we don't risk being on vacation or something and having
> problems.
> In the past, I've always gone to the same place and had them install
> Dayton brand tires. I liked the fact that they were made in the USA, in
> a factory that employed about 1,800.
> We have a different car than we had last year, but my records show that
> the last time we got new tires was 2007. At that time, we paid $60 per
> tire. When I called yesterday, they said each would be about $88 -
> almost a 50% increase.
> That's huge for such a short period. Is there a rubber shortage or
> something?
> Anyway, I find myself re-evaluating my habits here. I'm wondering if it
> might be worth it to shop around online or something, and find a place
> that offers a lower price, or higher tire wear warranty.
> I'm just not sure it would be worth it. In my experience, the tires last
> longest if they are regularly balanced & such. I think most places
> charge for this, don't they? One thing I liked about the place we've
> used is that you can come back every 10k and have rotation & balance
> done free.
> Even Wal-Mart has higher prices now that I've checked - $75 for a decent
> tire there, and that doesn't even include installation, balancing,
> rotation, etc. (it's $90 per tire with those included)
> Are there any places online that offer good prices and low shipping on a
> 60k or 80k mile warranted tire? Would I be better off sticking with the
> local place because of the service that they offer?
You must be buying some cheap-ass tires. Mine cost about $180 a piece
and last about 25k-30k miles. I however favor excellent grip over
longevity any day. Anyway tires and brakes are two areas where it's
foolish to pinch pennies IMHO, they are two most important safety
features of any car.
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> Typically, we replace our tires with new ones after about 2 or 2.5
> years, just so we don't risk being on vacation or something and having
> problems.
> In the past, I've always gone to the same place and had them install
> Dayton brand tires. I liked the fact that they were made in the USA, in
> a factory that employed about 1,800.
> We have a different car than we had last year, but my records show that
> the last time we got new tires was 2007. At that time, we paid $60 per
> tire. When I called yesterday, they said each would be about $88 -
> almost a 50% increase.
> That's huge for such a short period. Is there a rubber shortage or
> something?
> Anyway, I find myself re-evaluating my habits here. I'm wondering if it
> might be worth it to shop around online or something, and find a place
> that offers a lower price, or higher tire wear warranty.
> I'm just not sure it would be worth it. In my experience, the tires last
> longest if they are regularly balanced & such. I think most places
> charge for this, don't they? One thing I liked about the place we've
> used is that you can come back every 10k and have rotation & balance
> done free.
> Even Wal-Mart has higher prices now that I've checked - $75 for a decent
> tire there, and that doesn't even include installation, balancing,
> rotation, etc. (it's $90 per tire with those included)
> Are there any places online that offer good prices and low shipping on a
> 60k or 80k mile warranted tire? Would I be better off sticking with the
> local place because of the service that they offer?