Finding Cheap tires for All Season can be a real challenge these days but the best places to look are still the huge discount chains like Sams Club, Walmart, and of course the big discount tire stores.
One thing to keep in mind while shopping for tires is that not all tires are made equal and you do get what you pay for. If you shop at walmart understand that they dont carry the same All Season tires that most other places do, they have special tires made for them by all the different tire manufacturers so they can make a bit more profit. In most cases the walmart tires are not quite as high of quality as most other stores carry.
Another thing to look for is that you get a good balance between cost and quality, consider what you will be using the car for and how far it will be driven each year. If you drive 10 miles to work and thats it just go for the cheap tires, but if you have a 2 hour commute consider the fact that more expensive tires generally wear better and more evenly, and they will give you more tire life and performance for your money.
The last thing to think about is buying a tire protection plan. Any good tire store will sell you a plan that protects your tire against any damage up to the cost of the tire for a few bucks per tire. this plan usually should included free tire replacement if the tire is damaged beyond repair up until the tire has lost half its tread depth, after this they should prorate the cost of the tire based on how much tread is left. Just remember you get what you pay for when shopping for Cheap All Season Tires.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
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