Beat Place to Buy Tires? Price, Inventory, Customer Service, etc.
11-22-2014, 12:38 AM
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JK Freak
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Beat Place to Buy Tires? Price, Inventory, Customer Service, etc.
Hi all. I am in the market for some tires. I am currently running ~30" General Grabber 2's and I am looking to upgrade to 33" tires. Thinking either Mickey Thompson MTZ's or Toyo Open Country MT's (Nitto Mud Grapplers may also be in the mix if the price is right.) Heard great stuff about all of these tires.
My question is, of all the places that sell tires, who do you feel is the best all around? I'm looking for the best price obviously, but I'm also looking for someone who won't screw up my order, who won't let me buy something then tell me it's back ordered, you get the idea. I imagine Discount Tire might offer a forum discount? Or maybe not? Does anybody offer one? Did you get your tires from a local dealer? If so were they able to compete with online prices or do you prefer to support local businesses?
All in all, I just want to know what you guys and gals think on the subject because I want to make sure I'm making a good decision.
My question is, of all the places that sell tires, who do you feel is the best all around? I'm looking for the best price obviously, but I'm also looking for someone who won't screw up my order, who won't let me buy something then tell me it's back ordered, you get the idea. I imagine Discount Tire might offer a forum discount? Or maybe not? Does anybody offer one? Did you get your tires from a local dealer? If so were they able to compete with online prices or do you prefer to support local businesses?
All in all, I just want to know what you guys and gals think on the subject because I want to make sure I'm making a good decision.
11-22-2014, 05:20 AM
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JK Junkie
They may not have the selection you are looking for, but I've have great experiences dealing with tirerack.com. My daughter has a Mini Cooper and there were only two tires to choose from in the OEM size. The car is precision built and I was uncomfortable selecting a different size. The tech on the phone knew what slightly different size would fit. I searched that size and now there were 30 tires to choose from instead of just two. Had the tires in two days.
11-22-2014, 06:34 AM
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I usually check prices on Treaddepot.com and Tirebuyer.com as well as Discounttire. Then take the prices to a local store to see if they can match. I've had good luck with this approach.
That way you get the warranty from the local shop. Free tire rotations are not a big deal for me but might be for some people.
That way you get the warranty from the local shop. Free tire rotations are not a big deal for me but might be for some people.
11-22-2014, 07:07 AM
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11-22-2014, 12:53 PM
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Well sounds like an almost unanimous vote for discount tire. Good to know. But I'll also do some pricing and visit some local shops just to see what they say.
11-22-2014, 01:08 PM
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I usually check prices on Treaddepot.com and Tirebuyer.com as well as Discounttire. Then take the prices to a local store to see if they can match. I've had good luck with this approach.
That way you get the warranty from the local shop. Free tire rotations are not a big deal for me but might be for some people.
That way you get the warranty from the local shop. Free tire rotations are not a big deal for me but might be for some people.
11-23-2014, 10:23 AM
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I personally prefer to buy online. Tax savings on $2k worth of tires is big. If you get them mounted and balanced at a discount tire, they will still do the lifetime balance and rotation (just make sure to ask for it).