CharBaby
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Originally Posted By: Hokiefyd
Char Baby, do you generally have to bargain with online vendors on tire prices? I've never found online tire buying to be cheaper. In fact, it's often significantly more expensive, at least in my experience.
As an example, I'm considering the Bridgestone Dueler H/L 422 for our CR-V in the spring. Tire Rack sells these for $137 each. Add shipping, and I'm looking at $611, and that's just to get them to my door. I then have to carry them somewhere and have them installed, which will be another $40 at the bare minimum.
My local Firestone Complete Auto Care will install 'em for, quite literally, the same price ($610.88). The info is right on their website. Plus, I wouldn't have to face the decision to mail a tire here or there if I happen to get a bad one...my local Firestone dealer would have me covered.
I've just never seen the value in buying tires online. For one, I've never found them cheaper to begin with, but when you factor in the potential need of after-the-sale service, I think I'd find that frustrating dealing with either an online dealer or the tire manufacturer directly.
No, I don't typically need to negotiate with online tire stores. Tire Rack won't bargain but DTD & TD will...just a little bit!
Yes, as I stated, I save between $120-$150 on a set of 4 tires shipped from where ever I buy online and installed at Walmart*...W*M Installation; Mounted/Balanced(lifetime balance & rotation), old tires disposed of w/o NY State disposal fee(which would be $10), valve stems...$16.99/ea Plus Tax, $73.40 OTD.
Also, I buy tires when the online stores are offering their most discounts/double rebates around the holidays(Memorial Day, 4th of July, Black Friday etc.) Discount Tire Direct mainly.
And too, I look for tires that are held in high regard, score/rated higher, customer reviews, etc. Bridgestone doesn't seem to offer anything special for pricing(in my budget) online.
Have you tried DiscountTireDirect or TreadDepot? It's probably not much different because Bridgestone are a bit higher in price that I buy. I try to stay +/- $100/tire and then, several rebates to boot!
I often receive $120-$170 in rebates which, reflect on my total price! BUYING a the right time is also the key! Because to just jump into a tire website and pay their everyday price doesn't save a whole lot of money in many cases, depending on the tire.
Bridgestone/Firestone tires here locally are also about the same price installed at the local Firestone Tire Center, as compared to buying online...IDKY!
Also, my shipping from the tire rack is about $10 cheaper(insignificant) to my zip than to your zip. When comparing tire for tire(brand/size/spd rating), I save the money mentioned.
And, other than W*M for installation, the other tire shops charge a ton of money(upwards toward $40/tire) compared to W*M.
And I never buy Road Hazard Warranty(RHW). I have never needed it in 45 + years of driving. If I have to eat the cost of a tire one in my life, I'll do so!
All of these factors cost money and we never get to use the benefit.
Char Baby, do you generally have to bargain with online vendors on tire prices? I've never found online tire buying to be cheaper. In fact, it's often significantly more expensive, at least in my experience.
As an example, I'm considering the Bridgestone Dueler H/L 422 for our CR-V in the spring. Tire Rack sells these for $137 each. Add shipping, and I'm looking at $611, and that's just to get them to my door. I then have to carry them somewhere and have them installed, which will be another $40 at the bare minimum.
My local Firestone Complete Auto Care will install 'em for, quite literally, the same price ($610.88). The info is right on their website. Plus, I wouldn't have to face the decision to mail a tire here or there if I happen to get a bad one...my local Firestone dealer would have me covered.
I've just never seen the value in buying tires online. For one, I've never found them cheaper to begin with, but when you factor in the potential need of after-the-sale service, I think I'd find that frustrating dealing with either an online dealer or the tire manufacturer directly.
No, I don't typically need to negotiate with online tire stores. Tire Rack won't bargain but DTD & TD will...just a little bit!
Yes, as I stated, I save between $120-$150 on a set of 4 tires shipped from where ever I buy online and installed at Walmart*...W*M Installation; Mounted/Balanced(lifetime balance & rotation), old tires disposed of w/o NY State disposal fee(which would be $10), valve stems...$16.99/ea Plus Tax, $73.40 OTD.
Also, I buy tires when the online stores are offering their most discounts/double rebates around the holidays(Memorial Day, 4th of July, Black Friday etc.) Discount Tire Direct mainly.
And too, I look for tires that are held in high regard, score/rated higher, customer reviews, etc. Bridgestone doesn't seem to offer anything special for pricing(in my budget) online.
Have you tried DiscountTireDirect or TreadDepot? It's probably not much different because Bridgestone are a bit higher in price that I buy. I try to stay +/- $100/tire and then, several rebates to boot!
I often receive $120-$170 in rebates which, reflect on my total price! BUYING a the right time is also the key! Because to just jump into a tire website and pay their everyday price doesn't save a whole lot of money in many cases, depending on the tire.
Bridgestone/Firestone tires here locally are also about the same price installed at the local Firestone Tire Center, as compared to buying online...IDKY!
Also, my shipping from the tire rack is about $10 cheaper(insignificant) to my zip than to your zip. When comparing tire for tire(brand/size/spd rating), I save the money mentioned.
And, other than W*M for installation, the other tire shops charge a ton of money(upwards toward $40/tire) compared to W*M.
And I never buy Road Hazard Warranty(RHW). I have never needed it in 45 + years of driving. If I have to eat the cost of a tire one in my life, I'll do so!
All of these factors cost money and we never get to use the benefit.
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