Best Time to Buy Tires?

[thescreensavers]

I am in need of new Tires very shortly.

I am looking at Michelin PSS

Currently if you buy 4 tires you get a $70 MIR , which ends on the 24th.

Should I wait to see whats up next month? Or Just buy it now? I can wait a few more weeks.

But the price seems to be going up it was 170 a month ago and just yesterday it was 174(its 175 now).

So I dont know if I should wait?

 

[Jimzz]

Usually its best around holidays. Discount tire direct has extra rebates on top of makers rebates. But if the maker does not have a rebate at the same time then it might be a wash.

So it depends when you can try and double dip.

 

[thescreensavers]

I live 140 miles from the nearest Discount Tire lol.

Also it seems they only have a 30$ rebate

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fi...r=2013&pc=35451&rcc=West+Melbourne&vid=023386

 

[Jimzz]

I live 140 miles from the nearest Discount Tire lol.

Also it seems they only have a 30$ rebate

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fi...r=2013&pc=35451&rcc=West+Melbourne&vid=023386

Add the DIRECT part; they are like a tirerack.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/home.do

I order my tires and have the wal-mart near me install. I bring my own valve stems as well.

 

[exdeath]

When they no longer provide traction.

 

[Ferzerp]

When they no longer provide traction.

Well crap. In my Shelby, I should have been buying tires every single day...

 

[thescreensavers]

When they no longer provide traction.

Heh in the dry they are actually still pretty good but in the rain I can floor it and have no steering

I like these tires just finished a little young. The PSS should last a tad longer.

 

[onza]

Depends on where you live, in FL... I would say there is no best time?

In MN it's somewhat seasonal with the change in seasons.

But holidays are probably your best bet..

 

[EagleKeeper]

When they no longer provide traction.

Before they strand you in the middle of a rainstorm.

 

[Ferzerp]

I can floor it and have no steering

You wouldn't have that problem if your drive wheels were the proper ones and none extra....

 

[JulesMaximus]

I usually buy them when they are just about worn out.

 

[thescreensavers]

You wouldn't have that problem if your drive wheels were the proper ones and none extra....

I need a better Center Diff

 

[exdeath]

Before they strand you in the middle of a rainstorm.

Mine do that when they are brand new. :awe:

 

[C1]

In theory, ordinarily when the tread is worn down to the wear bars.

I believe it is stated something like 70% of all flat tires (from punctures) occur in the last 20% of tire life.

Finally, lots of places (eg, COSTCO, Tire Sales and Service Garages at least around here) wont repair a flat for you if your affected tire tread is worn too close to the wear bars or if it is at or beyond 5 years old.

 

[tortillasoup]

I like discounttiredirect.com as there is free shipping and no sales tax. As for best time to buy a tire, I like to buy when there is a manufacturer rebate AND a retailer rebate. The highest rebate I've ever seen on DTD or Americas tire was $100 through DTD (if you buy 4 tires) and then there was the manufacturer rebate varying from $25 to $75. Yes you can do both rebates.

How much tread do you have left and also are used tires out of the question for you?

 

[KentState]

$700 for a set of Super Sports is a dream. It's nearly twice as much for my car and it's not like I get twice as much tire

 

[7window]

try tirerack or tirebuyer but the latter have better prices.

 

[thescreensavers]

^ Tire Buyer has coupons! 706 Shipped with coupon from there to my installer. and they have the same 70$ MIR as Tire Rack, seems like a sweet deal for me.

Haven't heard about that site till now, thanks

$700 for a set of Super Sports is a dream. It's nearly twice as much for my car and it's not like I get twice as much tire

heh, I love 17s exactly for that cheap tires

 

[kitatech]

These are the rainiest months now in Florida....so NOW...

 

[draknon]

The best tire deals I've seen are usually on black friday.

 

[thescreensavers]

Bought my tires through TireBuyer ordered 5pm yesterday for 693 Shipped and the Installer called me at 9am today that they got it. Damn that was quick.

 

[7window]

Glad I can help