need new tires, what are some good tire brands to get and places to get them at?

[TranceNation]

so far I'm looking at discounttire and costco, not sure which brands are good, just need some good reliable tires, thx

 

[iamwiz82]

good tires for... ( choose one)

Street
Snow
Mud
Strip
All Terrain
Water

There are many different types of tires out there. No all fit on all vehicles.

 

[JDub02]

Vehicle? Type of tire you're looking for? Size?

I like Sam's Club for tires. Pretty cheap, good brands, and $9/tire install + lifetime balance/rotate/road hazard.

 

[TranceNation]

vehicle is honda accord 98, size is 195/65-15. Oh and I live in AZ where it's hot and no snow. thx

 

[aircooled]

I got my Michelin's at BJ's Warehouse (I like Michelin)

 

[LS20]

dunlop makes good general stuff

 

[rectifire]

tirerack.com

Some of the best prices on name brand tires. Keep in mind you then need to get the tires mounted and balanced. (approx $15 each depending on where you go)

 

[WinkOsmosis]

Originally posted by: rectifire
tirerack.com

Some of the best prices on name brand tires. Keep in mind you then need to get the tires mounted and balanced. (approx $15 each depending on where you go)

Which is why Discount is better...

 

[Vic]

Originally posted by: WinkOsmosis

Originally posted by: rectifire
tirerack.com

Some of the best prices on name brand tires. Keep in mind you then need to get the tires mounted and balanced. (approx $15 each depending on where you go)

Which is why Discount is better...

Not following you there. I'm tire shopping for myself right now (and I helped my brother buy tires for his car last month) and Discount's prices are higher than tirerack.com even after you including shipping and 3rd-party mounting and balancing (I highly recommend Costco for that).

 

[phatj]

I highly recommend tirerack.com

 

[bmacd]

another vote for tirerack.com. Check your local Discount Tire or Bell Tire.

-=bmacd=-

 

[Mermaidman]

Dunlop make good affordable tires. I've bought tires from TireRack.com and Discount Tires--very satisfied.

My car now has Dunlop Sport A2 tires--nice balance of comfort, tire wear, and dry/wet performance.