Buying tires

[HoleInTheRoof]

I'm going to have to replace the tires for my Jeep in the coming months and was curious about any suggestions some of you might have.

Last time I bought tires, I spent around $800. Looking online at the same store (treadqaurters) for comparable tires, and it looks like I'd be spending around $650 if I purchased them today. I've heard the price of tires can fluxuate like the price of gas.

I have a Jeep Grand Cherokee that is used only on the roads. Something off road isn't neccessary. But I would like good traction in the snow and rain. Tread life is also a plus as I drive about 2k miles a month.

What stores/brands/etc should I avoid. And what should I look for?

Thanks in advance.

 

[MonsterD]

Tires are a petroleum based product , so yes they can fluctuate with costs to make it, same as fuel in airlines or transporting retail.

If you live somewhere south and don't drive like a mad man you can get summer tires and be cautious in the rain. I have summer tires and just lay off in slick conditions, no problem in my 350Z.

Up north get winter tires, or at least all-season, but those are not great in true winter conditions.

Best tire maker-Michelin,

After that you can look at the major ones Bridgestone, BF Goodrich,etc.

 

[UnoDallas]

Bridgestone

I bought some for my car - not a problem one in the snow or rain

 

[trickblue]

Check out Hankook tires...

They are reasonably priced and are excellent tires. They are newer to the market but are gathering a large following among drivers of SUV's.

I put a set on my Land Rover after several members of an LR Board I frequent suggested them. Most of those guys have/are moving over to Hankook.

$200 per tire cheaper than the Goodyear's I replaced them with...

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Are you replacing all 4 tires? Because 650 is a good deal.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I buy all my tires at Sam's Club.

 

[67CowboysFan]

NTB has real good prices on major brands (if there is one in your area). Good Year Trackers used to be a good all around tire that gets good traction in the snow and don't wear out fast. Not sure if they still make them but they should have something similar.

 

[Idgit]

Tirerack.com

 

[silverbear]

Tirerack.com

Very good advice there... I also drive a Jeep, and before I got new tires this year I went to their website and did a comparison of a number of different brands... their top-rated tire (according to customer surveys) were the Firestone Destination AT...

I then went over to my local tire dealer, where I've bought all my tires for the last 25 years, and picked up a set for just under 500.00 installed... I like the tread design on them...

Before getting these tires, I'd always gotten Goodyear Wranglers, and got very good tread life from them... I could recommend them too...

 

[Bill Wooten]

I just put some Nitto Trail Grapplers on my Tundra. They are bad-*** tires. If you're looking for a more street friendly tire, take a look at the Nitto Terra Grapplers. Great tires and an aggressive look. May be more than you want to spend, just depends on the size tire you're looking for.

 

[Faerluna]

I buy all my tires at Sam's Club.

Same here.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Same here.

Are Sam's Club that much cheaper?

I've always been a Discount Tire stan, but with two cars now, I'm looking at cheaper ways to maintain both cars.

 

[Faerluna]

Are Sam's Club that much cheaper?

I've always been a Discount Tire stan, but with two cars now, I'm looking at cheaper ways to maintain both cars.

It's been a long time since we had to buy tires, so you'd really have to price them out to see. I thought it was a good deal at the time, though.

I love my Sams Club membership. I've had it for years. Definitely worth the $40/yr, imo.

 

[WoodysGirl]

It's been a long time since we had to buy tires, so you'd really have to price them out to see. I thought it was a good deal at the time, though.

I love my Sams Club membership. I've had it for years. Definitely worth the $40/yr, imo.

I got a Sam's membership, but I never really put it to use, except when there's a party.

That's when I get my money's worth.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I got a Sam's membership, but I never really put it to use, except when there's a party.

That's when I get my money's worth.

They don't sell kegs at Sam's Club.

 

[WoodysGirl]

They don't sell kegs at Sam's Club.

I don't drink beer, but they do have the best deals on wine..

That's when I load up, which reminds me I need to stock up.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I don't drink beer, but they do have the best deals on wine..

That's when I load up, which reminds me I need to stock up.

Where's mah invitation?

 

[WoodysGirl]

Where's mah invitation?

It's in the mail...