CostCo Tires
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I bought a set of Michelins from them. Tire protection plan includes free rotation and pro rated replacement. I was satisfied with the purchase. The price was just OK.
I'd suggest doing price shopping. Some of the regular tire stores have better prices during sales, and offer the same protection policies. Some charge for the protection, some don't. Keep an eye on the newspaper ads.
I probably won't use Costco for tires again. It just wasn't convenient for the small amount of savings. If I didn't have to go out of my way to get there (too far to use the free rotation) I would go back.
I'd suggest doing price shopping. Some of the regular tire stores have better prices during sales, and offer the same protection policies. Some charge for the protection, some don't. Keep an eye on the newspaper ads.
I probably won't use Costco for tires again. It just wasn't convenient for the small amount of savings. If I didn't have to go out of my way to get there (too far to use the free rotation) I would go back.
shakenbake
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Cobster said:
Only if they live up to the protection. Read the fine print very carefully! I had a bad experience with Sears, in a similar protection plan. When I had a problem, I had to go out and fix it myself at my own cost, despite the fact that I had paid almost $70 for additional coverage. It seems that the additional funds covered only the balancing portion. Now you know why they aren't in the automotive business any more. And, my opinion is that Green and Ross, who took over for Sears, is no better in the way they wanted to ahndle the issue with me.
The free rotation is good but my experience last time is they can sell you the tires no problem. However you need to book an appointment to have them install and they are busy I cannot get an appointment until 2 weeks later.
shakenbake said:
Definitely! Read it twice and ask for examples of how it would work.
If they do offer any coverage, it is almost certainly out of their own pocket or perhaps through an outside insurance or warranty policy.
You have a better chance of capturing Osama BinLaden and collecting the reward money than ever getting a tire manufacturer to live up to their product warranty. Even high volume customers like auto makers and national service chains seem unable to twist the arms of tire companies to cover a bad tire. It's hard to believe Costco could have any more success.
When I was looking for tires I checked Costco and they weren't the cheapest by any means. Walmart had some good deals but they were what you would call seconds. I looked at some Goodyears there and when I talked to another Goodyear dealer he couldn't even find the tires from Walmart listed, and after making some calls he found out they were seconds.
I'd rather get tires from a tire dealer than from a chain store.
I find some Costcos (depending on location) busy, packed, hate waiting. Sometimes you can get them on sale.
The dealer I go to, the people are friendly, knowledgeable, plus you have a bit of room to bargin to a certain degree. Sometimes if the dealer doesn't have the tire you want, they sometimes offer a better alternative for the same price.
If you love driving, tires do make a big difference in terms of ride and handling with what you drive, not the cost.
I find some Costcos (depending on location) busy, packed, hate waiting. Sometimes you can get them on sale.
The dealer I go to, the people are friendly, knowledgeable, plus you have a bit of room to bargin to a certain degree. Sometimes if the dealer doesn't have the tire you want, they sometimes offer a better alternative for the same price.
If you love driving, tires do make a big difference in terms of ride and handling with what you drive, not the cost.
I deal with Sams Club. Tires purchased there with the road hazard can be repaired at any Sams or Walmart, nationwide. All you need do is show your original receipt.
The advantage of buying from a national chain is you do not have go to the place of purchase to get warranty work.
The advantage of buying from a national chain is you do not have go to the place of purchase to get warranty work.
Turns out my cousin is looking for tires next week. Are Sam's & Costco prices competitive with Tire Rack, or closer to the Canadian Average (that is 70%-100% higher)?
I understand that Sam's club charges a one time $45 membership fee. What does it at Costco? Is there any way for non-members to get pricing information so they can decide if it's worthwhile to pay the initiation fee? The Sam's website has no product info at all.
Also, has anyone had experience ordering tires from Tirerack.com? Do they slap any extra customs charges other than sales tax? It seems worth it to pay $66 shipping and $30 gst/pst to save $200 on pretty good tires if there are no mysterious "handling" or processing fees tacked on by Customs?
I understand that Sam's club charges a one time $45 membership fee. What does it at Costco? Is there any way for non-members to get pricing information so they can decide if it's worthwhile to pay the initiation fee? The Sam's website has no product info at all.
Also, has anyone had experience ordering tires from Tirerack.com? Do they slap any extra customs charges other than sales tax? It seems worth it to pay $66 shipping and $30 gst/pst to save $200 on pretty good tires if there are no mysterious "handling" or processing fees tacked on by Customs?
Best prices i found for the Nokian brand of tires specifically the WRs was at Tires N Mags in Scarborough on Nantucket..... plus good honest service.
I have also bought tires at Costco...free rotation and such is a great part of it .... but the price was only OK.....
I have also bought tires at Costco...free rotation and such is a great part of it .... but the price was only OK.....
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