https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:40:14 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-pick-tires#post-1314366 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 17:10:09 +0000 Mrs.Someone 1314366@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I second Costco. Its been a while since I've bought there, but if I remember correctly they used to give a credit for "left over" tread left on your old tires. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-pick-tires#post-1314276 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 16:32:40 +0000 avivoca 1314276@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I get mine at Ken Towery. They look up my make/model (2011 Nissan Versa), tell me about the tires they have, and I usually get whatever is already on the car. For anything more than that, I talk to my dad and he tells me what to tell the car guys and ask them so I don't get ripped off since I'm female. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-pick-tires#post-1314269 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 16:28:37 +0000 kiddosc 1314269@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We buy tires off of tirerack.com and found a compromise between price and features, by comparing a bunch and checking the reviews. Now whenever we need new tires on my car, we just order the same ones. I commute 3 hrs every day, so I've gone through a few sets. :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-pick-tires#post-1314268 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 16:28:05 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1314268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We buy ours at Firestone because they include free tire rotations and come with a warranty. My DH prefers Goodyear tires, but I don't know why. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-pick-tires#post-1314258 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 16:23:19 +0000 BananaPancakes 1314258@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kjpugs: I'm about an hour 15 north of Orlando, so same conditions apply to us here. </p> <p>And just talked with him and he said that there's 3 tiers of tires, from best to worst, and they'll be priced accordingly. He also said it's a good idea to call around for multiple quotes and said big places like Tire Kingdom are a good place to start because they buy so many tires, they often have good deals. And with you having a Camry and it being a popular car, you shouldn't have an issue getting a decent price somewhere. He said he likes Michelin tires best, but they are a premium tire. He said in general he just prefers American brands like Michelin and Goodyear, but there's really not a huge difference to the Japanese or Chinese tires for just everyday. He said other factors are if you drive long distances or care about rain conditions, there are tires that can help with both noise reduction, gas mileage and better control, but they'll be priced as special tires, so again, price goes up.</p> <p>Does that raise some more question for you? He said just let him know if you need specifics on anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-pick-tires#post-1314198 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 16:02:51 +0000 kjpugs 1314198@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BananaPancakes: that would be amazing, thanks! We have a 2010 camry and live in Orlando, and drive a lot. So now snow/ice, but we do deal with a lot of rain. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-pick-tires#post-1314192 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 16:01:21 +0000 BananaPancakes 1314192@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My FIL owns a tire store on top of the construction company I work for. I can ask my BIL his opinion if you give me your year and ask about how pricing works. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-pick-tires#post-1314190 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 16:00:43 +0000 Freckles 1314190@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got ours from Costco, i believe. For regular tires, we went middle of the line, and for snow tires near the top of the line Nokians. </p> <p><a href="http://www.tirereview.com/Product/815/Tires.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.tirereview.com/Product/815/Tires.aspx</a><br /> <a href="http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/tire-test-the-quick-and-the-tread-comparison-tests" rel="nofollow">http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/tire-test-the-quick-and-the-tread-comparison-tests</a></p> <p>There's always good old Consumer Reports.</p> <p>I would probably not buy them at the dealership because of the premium. We bought our tires and had our mechanic install them for us.</p> <p>I'd just to some price shopping. My sister found a great set on Craigslist!</p> <p>Maybe this will help: <a href="http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=435985" rel="nofollow">http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=435985</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-pick-tires#post-1314178 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 15:57:38 +0000 kjpugs 1314178@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We need to get new tires for our Camry, and I have always been raised to not buy them at the dealership. So.... now I don't know what to do! I mean I know tire stores exist but how do you pick?! It's not like it snows here, so I don't need tires that are good in snow/ice, etc. And how do you find the best deal!?</p> <p>Share your tips/process! </p>