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How Much Do Tires Cost?

low costLow: $35-$80
low costMedium: $55-$125
low costHigh: $90-$160

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How much you pay to replace a tire generally depends on the size of the tire and the quality of the tire. For example, high performance tires for sports cars are more expensive (they tend to be wider and often are made of a softer rubber), as are durable tires specially made for rain and snow.
 
Typical costs:
  • According to Consumer Reports, an All-season tire can run $35-$80, ultra-high-performance tires can run $90-$160 and tires for SUVs and pickups can run $55-$125.
  • Often, you can get a mid-sized Yokohama installed for $60-$80, a mid-sized Michelin installed for about $75-$120.
What should be included:
  • Removing the old tire, installing the new tire, balancing and rotation (if needed).
  • Tires typically come with a warranty, often for 50,000 miles or more. Make sure you keep track of your receipts and know where you purchased each tire.
Additional costs:
  • If tread is low on other tires, you may want to replace two tires at once (the front two or rear two) or all four.
  • Tire retailers will often push customers to purchase additional services, such as a wheel alignment. If you notice they are suggesting a wheel alignment to every customer, you may want to consider taking your business elsewhere.
Discounts:
  • Shop around; tire shops will sometimes advertise specials in the local newspaper.
  • If possible, don't show up at a tire store with a flat tire and no spare. If possible, shop around before committing to a shop. Ask for prices for your car, then ask about any specials. If you're replacing more than one tire, some of the smaller shops will agree to a discount.
Shopping for tires:
  • First, find out what size of tire you need. You can find out on the Costco tire site.
  • Then check the prices at online retailers such as Costco and Sears.
  • You can also call multiple nearby tire stores using a business directory such as as Yahoo Local for "tires".
Article updated November 2006
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What People Are Paying - Recent Comments
I got Kumhos at TireRack
Amount: $50.00 per tire
Posted by: LouieL in San Jose, CA.Posted: September 5th, 2007 11:09AM
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Accord
Number of Tires: 4Tire Brand: touring
I've bought two sets of Kumho tires from TireRack.com, and I'm pretty happy with the way things have gone so far. A set of Ecsta ASXs for my Mazda and a set of Solus KH16s for my Honda. Sure, I don't get free rotations at the store, but I've saved money (about half the price of the OEM tires).

For some reason, not a lot of local stores seem to stock Kumhos, so I've ordered from TireRack -- which has a pretty good website for educating oneself on tires.

Both sets of tires have less than 10,000 miles on them, so I can't comment on their durability, but they both have treadwear numbers over 400, so hopefully I'll get close to the mileage I got out of the OEM tires (which were Dunlop and Michelin).

cheers
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Les Schwab
Amount: $75.00 per tire
Posted by: A user in Washington in Richland, WA.Posted: December 5th, 2008 02:12PM
I've done all my business there, purchased new tires last May, had a flat, a break inspection, and installed new breaks all in that time, had a 50,000 mile warranty.

I went there yesterday to repair a flat, as they do for free. Not only did I not get the flat repaired, the employee told me my tire was down to secondary rubber and immediately told me I needed 4 new tires, 2 were damaged, and the other were ok. He said it was due to alignment. I\'ve been there 5 times prior to this date, as recent as 5 months ago, my tires have had only 30,000 miles on them, and they are not going to warrant the guarantee due to 'alignment wear'.

I thought this was amazing, after all the work they've done on my vehicle in that time, there was not one mention of me needing an alignment until this day. I truly feel it's due to the economy, and the upcoming weather, and them wanting to sell tires.

I'd just be wary for these things, I declined and found the invoice and warranty and will be showing them the mileage, and asking for 4 new tires at a discount price.
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Tires
Amount: $180.00 per tire
Posted by: Gene in Brooklyn, NY.Posted: February 4th, 2009 07:02AM
Car Make: NissanCar Model: 2002 Altima
Number of Tires: 2Tire Brand:
Simple tires... nothing fancy.. 90$ per tire.
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2 tires
Amount: $140.00 per tire
Posted by: Trea in Jacksonville, FL.Posted: May 6th, 2009 11:05AM
Car Make: DodgeCar Model: Grand Caravan
Number of Tires: 2Tire Brand: ?
I think I got ripped off.. At Tire kingdom
I am just not sure.
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Discount is no discount
Amount: $777.89 per tire
Posted by: Cindy in Texas in Cedar Hill, TX.Posted: March 1st, 2010 11:03AM
Car Make: InfinitiCar Model: FX35
Number of Tires: 4Tire Brand: Yokoamas
Discount finds a way to not honor the compared discount price, they find ways t get as much from their customers as possible. They tried hard not to give me my discount.
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Pretty good deal.
Amount: $95.00 per tire
Posted by: semperfimommy in Athens, AL.Posted: March 14th, 2010 07:03AM
Car Make: 2004Car Model: Chevy Trailblazer
Number of Tires: 4Tire Brand: Trail Mark -Radial D/T
Went to McClem Tire in Athens, AL because we had a flat and the rest were getting low on tread. Great experience, only took an hour to take off old tires, put new on, and total price was about $380. I think we got a good deal and excellent service, they also do free rotation when we go back.
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Goodyear
Amount: $122.00 per tire
Posted by: Steve T in Schaumburg, IL.Posted: September 10th, 2010 07:09AM
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Accord
Number of Tires: 4Tire Brand: Goodyear MX
Spent $485 getting medium quality Goodyear tires for Honda Accord, 195/65/15 size in Just Tires store. They have special rebate from tire manufacturers if you buy all 4. For this I ended up getting $80 rebate, so total cost is $400 incl, tax, alignment, install, disposal fee, and 3 year warranty.
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Suv 2004 Pilot 4Tire Replacement JustTires
Amount: $155.00 per tire
Posted by: BigMike in Chicago, IL.Posted: December 5th, 2010 07:12PM
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Pilot
Number of Tires: 4Tire Brand: Dunlop Signature CS
Total cost 625 with 80 mail in rebate from Dunlop. Compared shop between NTB, Sears, Costco and others the price and quality of tires were very good. Service was great, 60months warranty.
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tire prices fixxed??????
Amount: $0.00 per tire
Posted by: sailor10 in Lowell, MA.Posted: January 11th, 2011 09:01PM
When you go to Sears, PepBoys, NTW to get the tires advertised on sale, they don't have them, they have to order them, but they do have others that cost a lot more. And to get the sale price (buy4 get 1 free etc.) have to buy $200 of extras!!!! How come nobody is doing anything about this??? It's such a scam and they ALL play the same game. Thay are all in Cahoots???
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Sam's club comfortread
Amount: $143.00 per tire
Posted by: a user in Las Vegas, NV.Posted: January 22nd, 2011 07:01PM
Car Make: ToyotaCar Model: Camry
Number of Tires: 4Tire Brand: Goodyear
I ordered these online and had installed in the store. The price includes the cost of install and the road hazard warranty they push. I only let him add the warranty because he gave me a discount so it was almost free.
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Discount Tires
Amount: $135.00 per tire
Posted by: Leo Lady in Arvada, CO.Posted: January 23rd, 2011 08:01AM
Car Make: VolkswagonCar Model: Jetta
Number of Tires: 4Tire Brand: Michelin
We selected an all season, high mile tire with an 80,000 mile warranty. With install, etc it ran about $680 total, with a $60 rebate offered. We didn't shop around ahead. They offered a replacement warranty for an extra $69.
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Second 2 None Wheels & Tires
Amount: $75.00 per tire
Posted by: Wow'd in bullhead city by a small but powerful tire shop!!!! in Bullhead city, AZ.Posted: February 9th, 2011 08:02PM
Car Make: NissanCar Model: Altima
Number of Tires: 4Tire Brand: Kuhmo
I got 4 brand new tires from the owner himself. This guy had the worlds best service. Not only did he take the time to find out what kind of driving conditions I would be driving in, but he also installed them also. When ever I need tires, I will always go to him. He even picked my car up from my job and did my tires while I was working. How cool was that! I recommend everyone go to them!! But there in bullhead city, Arizona. (702)767-8472 or (928)704-0603!!
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Yokohama YK520
Amount: $170.00 per tire
Posted by: a user in Lubbock, TX.Posted: March 11th, 2011 08:03AM
Car Make: LincolnCar Model: Zephyr Sport
Number of Tires: 4Tire Brand: Yokohama
I got 4 Yokohama YK520 245/45/17 for around $730ish including lifetime road hazard and rotation at Discount tire. I had the exact same tire set before that lasted long. Good High performance all season tire set for my car that should be very durable
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tire deals?
Amount: $0.00 per tire
Posted by: a user in Niles, IL.Posted: March 21st, 2011 01:03PM
Car Make: HyundaiCar Model: Sonata
Went into NTB for their buy 2 get two sale. Read the fine print. Only available on certain tires. Had them print me out an estimate. Must purchase other services and items in order to get the two free tires. Total cost was more than just purchasing the same 4 tires not on sale. Total scam. The Attorney General should look into this.
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other fee
Amount: $88.00 per tire
Posted by: scy909 in Houston, TX.Posted: June 27th, 2011 10:06AM
Car Make: ToyotaCar Model: Camry
Number of Tires: 2Tire Brand: Yokohama
My wife went to Discout Tire to fix a flat and was told thread too low to repair and have her replace the front set. they were warranty for 65K miles. The total out of pocket she charged on her CC is $253.00 including alignment, balance, dispense old tires, lifetime fix-flat+balance protection and tax. How is this normal to everyone?

All, please include other cost so we can compare.
Thanks,
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cooper tires
Amount: $290.00 per tire
Posted by: George Kleinert in Couer d alene, ID.Posted: July 31st, 2011 10:07AM
Car Make: toyota/ fordCar Model: celica/ focus
Number of Tires: 4/4Tire Brand: cooper
costco/ good priceing with warranty nitrogen filled, life time balanceing.road hazard,flat repair or life.new valve stems
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