Tire recs please

[TheCentepedeShoes]

from wise heads in the Lounge.
Had the driver side rear tire start to go flat at work a couple of weeks ago.
Put some air in at the corner Fart N Fetchum, went home checked with the gauge, and mr 'pede put more air in (we have a small compressor).
Called the Buick dealer who said to go to another place because they have better prices/selection.
Don't want to spend over $450 so not to put in on credit card.
It's been holding up ok until it looked squishy this morning...need new tires.

[flvegan]

1. 4 new tires? What's the year/model of your Buick?

NEVER go to the dealer for tires.

[TheCentepedeShoes]

3. 94 Park Ave

bought at Ed Morse in Port Richey in 96.
Tires are 8 years old
Twas a nasty day

[lizziegrace]

2. www.tirerack.com

the site allows you to put in the make/model of your car and other requirements then gives you a list of tires. Most have opinions by other buyers. I bought two tires from them a few years ago and a local garage mounted and balanced them for about $12 a piece at the time. Saved a lot doing it that way.

At the least, you can narrow your search and shop locally.

[TheCentepedeShoes]

11. Thank you!

That was really good.
I printed out some stuff for mr 'pede to take with him tomorrow.

[speedoo]

4. Go to Costco.

Their prices are always great and so is the service.

They frequently have great coupon deals on Michelins, if you buy four, but I don't believe thay have one on now.

But I'm sure you can find great tires there on excellent tires, even without the coupon deal.

[LeftyMom]

6. Thier selection is pretty limited sometimes.

I checked last time I was pricing out a set and they didn't even carry tires for my car.

[speedoo]

9. True, but I think in the OP's case, Costco would have several to choose from. nt

[LeftyMom]

5. call around, including various locations of the same chain, especially if you have an odd size.

I got my all-weather Firestones for the same price as some cheap-assed no-names because they're an odd size, hardly any cars take them, and the shop wanted them out of inventory. But I wouldn't have got that if I hadn't called around and asked a few different nearby shops what they had to fit my car.

[Shakespeare]

7. I've been using Big O Tires for years now, and they've been great for both price AND service.

Looks like you have at least one in the Amarillo area--might give them a call for a quote.

[Pierre.Suave]

8. here you go

www.tirerack.com

[Chemical Bill]

10. I have Toyo Supremes on both my car and my p/u.

They ride a little stiff for civilians, but for us boy racers they handle very well. If you prefer a good riding car, try Cooper tires, which are made in the good ole US of A. You should be able to find a set of either in your price range. Get new valves as well as high speed balancing (which is pretty standard nowadays).

Bill

[AwakeAtLast]

12. I was going to suggest Toyo, too

They are great on our car. I even think they helped our gas mileage!

[TheCentepedeShoes]

13. We went with Michelin Symmetry

with a snow tread. I say *we* but actually *I* was at work and not there to snoppervize. Got them from a locally owned place that's been in business since the 70's. Hubby went a little over what I wanted but they look like really good tires. At least he didn't run amok with my debit card.

[Chemical Bill]

14. Only a little over is good for Michelins

I like locally owned shops myself, and they usually have as good a price as anybody when all is said and done. Get much snow there, do you? ;-)

Bill