Car Tires

[cycloner29]

I learned the "Tires for Life" program from Karl Auto only allows for 1 set of tires.

 

[carvers4math]

I learned the "Tires for Life" program from Karl Auto only allows for 1 set of tires.

Are you supposed to die before your tires?

 

[BryceC]

Are you supposed to die before your tires?

Apparently the cars are only good for like 70k miles, then they go to the wrecker.

 

[conmebol]

I usually get my tires from Costco or Sams if you have that memberships. Costco for example have the size you're referring for under $600 including installation

 

[VeloClone]

Have you tried Discount Tire? Not sure if you have one nearby but I did a quick punch-in using the 18" tires seems like you can get closer to $740-$750 after-tax

I had a flat on one of my cars. I put on the spare and took the tire in to the local Discount Tire. When he got the tire patched for me he would not take a dime for the work. I insisted I pay for it because I knew I probably wouldn't be buying my next set of tires from him but he refused any payment. That is a good way to drive business because people will remember getting something for nothing - and talk about it too, like I am now.

 

[ScottyP]

the biggest question should be if Gonzo plans to pay cash for the tires or make payments.

 

[carvers4math]

the biggest question should be if Gonzo plans to pay cash for the tires or make payments.

I think he’s just looking for a tire place that will give Big Jelly an NIL deal

 

[ISUcyclones11]

I usually get my tires from Costco or Sams if you have that memberships. Costco for example have the size you're referring for under $600 including installation

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I didn't even think about the wholesale places. God I can't wait for them to hurry up and get that bad boy built in Ankeny lol

 

[Gonzo]

the biggest question should be if Gonzo plans to pay cash for the tires or make payments.

 

[ScottyP]

If you were going to make payments, the Dave Ramsey disciples lurking around here would have gone after you.

 

[jbhtexas]

I had a flat on one of my cars. I put on the spare and took the tire in to the local discount tire. When he got the tire patched for me he would not take a dime for the work. I insisted I pay for it because I knew I probably wouldn't be buying my next set of tires from him but he refused any payment. That is a good way to drive business because people will remember getting something for nothing - and talk about it too, like I am now.

Another plug (pun intended) for Discount Tire. I have been using them for over 25 years without issue.

 

[VeloClone]

Another plug (pun intended) for Discount Tire. I have been using them for over 25 years without issue.

 

[ScottyP]

Another plug (pun intended) for Discount Tire. I have been using them for over 25 years without issue.

My father-in-law used to work in the tire business (managed a couple Tires Plus stores). He recommended going to Discount tire. They have good prices and they have great service.

 

[2122]

I use Walmart. You could get cheapo Douglas 215/75/R16 for a Liberty Sport for $77/per, which is what, about the cost of a tank of gas. Buy on Walmart.com and the tires will be at your local store within 2 weeks. I buy the road-hazard deal for like $10/. They've already replaced at minimal cost 2 of the 4 tires I bought last year since both picked up screws near the sidewall. Full disclosure: long-time WMT stockholder!

 

[BillBrasky4Cy]

Since it’s only for a year anyways, some Walmarts will install tires for $17. I see some Jeep Liberty tires for $75 each (new), depending on what sizes you need. Thats close to $350-$400 after taxes and stuff.

WalMart tires are complete sh!t. I would put used tires on my kids car before I purchased or had Walmart install tires.

 

[BillBrasky4Cy]

Thats kind of a BS statement. I mean really do you only drive your family around in something brand new. With every option, and every safety feature, and only has the highest safety awards and ratings?

And would never buy a used car for your kids, your self, that your family might ride in?

Same with homes, do you only buy brand new never used homes up to the latest construction codes and techniques?

Or is your family's safety just not worth the best of everything?

Considering as soon as you start driving on a tire it becomes a used tire. Hell there are some tires that are take offs after just a 1000s or so miles for sale as used in shops. So you are telling me those are not as safe as the tires you have had on your family car that has 30,000 miles on the tires? Just because they have been only on your car?

You are saying a lower quality tire that only is driven around town at low speed is not as safe as a mediocre tire driven at interstate speed?

Do you always put snow tires on your vehicles in the winter? Those are way way more safe in the winter than all season, and it is not even close. So if you let your kids drive around with the same tires year around you must not care about their safety. (yes I put snow tires on my daughters car, a front wheel drive car with snow tires can and will out perform a 4 wheel drive SUV with all seasons in snow easily)

Tell me how much your families safety means or are you just gaslighting?

I used to sell and install tires and I wouldn't suggest going down the used tire route unless they are high quality tires.

 

[BillBrasky4Cy]

It may have been suggested already, but Sam's Riverside sometimes has good used tires on the cheap

Sam's is also a great place to go if you need to replace an OEM rim. They have eveything!

 

[BillBrasky4Cy]

the biggest question should be if Gonzo plans to pay cash for the tires or make payments.

Can you lease tires?