VIVA3’s and whatever the predecessors were can be rather meh but certainly no worse than other meh tires from kumho, Kelly , Goodrich or UniroyalI know I was very disappointed in multiple purchases of Goodyear tires from Walmart but I don’t remember if they were exclusive to Walmart or not. A kind of Wrangler I put on my Jeep and I believe Viva all seasons for my sons car.
I have noted that those Reliants are either V or H speed rated so might be a decent tire. The sidewalls are softer than most other tires that I've checked. I wonder if they are using silica in the tread compound - they don't mention anything but they do mention that their other Walmart exclusive, the higher priced Goodyear Assurance Outlast does use silica ?... Incidentally, I was just browsing, and Goodyear Reliants have a cheaper price coming Nov 8, kind of an odd marketing strategy.
It depends, as you say, there are Walmart exclusive tires but there are also mainstream ones that make financial sense to order through WM just like you would Amazon.
WM seems to get "captive store name" tires which are then-current designs supplanted by something newer. So they're, in effect, a previous generation. You could, at one time, get "Goodyear Wranglers" in 235-75-15 while tire stores sold "Wrangler (suffix)."
Walmart has been my go-to for the last several sets of tires, and I've been quite happy. Got to watch them for sales. Incidentally, I was just browsing, and Goodyear Reliants have a cheaper price coming Nov 8, kind of an odd marketing strategy.
The Nov 8th pricing is black Friday " deals for days". I'm buying a set for my corolla 52 bucks a piece.It depends, as you say, there are Walmart exclusive tires but there are also mainstream ones that make financial sense to order through WM just like you would Amazon.
WM seems to get "captive store name" tires which are then-current designs supplanted by something newer. So they're, in effect, a previous generation. You could, at one time, get "Goodyear Wranglers" in 235-75-15 while tire stores sold "Wrangler (suffix)."
Walmart has been my go-to for the last several sets of tires, and I've been quite happy. Got to watch them for sales. Incidentally, I was just browsing, and Goodyear Reliants have a cheaper price coming Nov 8, kind of an odd marketing strategy.
Kind of like Discount Tire.............?The tires can be same or their own versions . The downside is they have limited capabilities in terms of only being able to mount and balance however cannot address anything mechanically wrong with vehicle including alignments when installing. Basically can bolt on/off tires and mount to wheels. I don’t even think they can replace or do much with TMPS sensors.
Two (out of nine) local Discount Tire locations now offer Laser Rack Alignment.Kind of like Discount Tire.............?
I put Douglas tires on my 1985 190D. They’re an odd size, and I found shrapnel in one of the Michelins on there prior, before a cross country trip. I was very pleased and continue to be!I purchased some inexpensive Douglas tires for an 06 Civic. The were awesome for the money. I believe they are the same tires as another major manufacturer or tire dealer sells. Walmart has high volume.
I think the reason for that was they were Goodyear tires...Gave up on that brand many years ago along with Firestone....By the way you can get any tire you want.. They can order them for you or you can get them online and shipped to that store...Only takes a few days...Then they will install them for you...I know I was very disappointed in multiple purchases of Goodyear tires from Walmart but I don’t remember if they were exclusive to Walmart or not. A kind of Wrangler I put on my Jeep and I believe Viva all seasons for my sons car.