Comments on: How to Buy New Car Tires

on 11/11/2008 Great article. I love the information.

on 8/12/2008 You most certainly need special equipment to put new rubber tire on existing wheels. If you buy brand new wheels and tires and someone else mounts them, you could certainly install them yourself.

on 6/11/2008 What "special machines" are needed to put your tires on? A jack and a tire iron? I'm not saying it's wouldn't be beneficial to have a mechanic do it, but it's also something you could do yourself, if you've ever changed a tire.

on 9/23/2006 If you buy over line or from a discounter, ask if they give a refund if you have a problem with your tires.

on 6/30/2006 If your vehicle is equipped with four-wheel-drive (or all-wheel-drive) it has a transfer case. These are very sensitive to having different size tires and will be damaged if the tires' OD (Overall Diameter) is off by too much. The point is if you replace your stock wheels and/or tires, be sure that you have a spare that is the same size or it will be useless to you.

on 11/22/2005 Check with people like Sears, etc. I found that they will discount 5 to 7% for a "fleet" if you register with them and get your tires there. They also give you free mounting which can amount to $10.00 or more per tire. A "fleet" can be just ONE car!! I registered our small landscaping company and so far so good.

on 11/22/2005 While on the road pay attention to other vehicles like yours. Is it common to see that the wheels have been upgraded. I have a Chevy Tahoe and see them all the time. I have searched online classifieds (recycle) and purchased brand new with less than 50 miles. Tires and wheels mounted and balanced for under $350- on both occasions. One gentleman that I purchased the first set from said "They can't have more than 15 miles on them because I had the dealership put on my upgraded wheels and tires the day I purchased the vehicle." Compare this to replacing just the tires alone - $500-$600 just for the rubber.

on 11/22/2005 Do the research. Big name tires are usually more expensive. There are great tires on the market that don't cost an arm and a leg. There is a lot of information on the Internet, check it out and you may save yourself hundreds of dollars.

on 11/22/2005 Most winter tires are designed to go in a specific direction. Give the tires a quick inspection after installation. There should be an arrow showing tire rotation direction.

on 11/22/2005 Buying from tire centers should also include free rotation and balancing while you own the tires. Shop around, some do but some charge for this service.