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myLot reputation of 85/100. beaniecat (255)   ranked 77 out of 2,072 in frugal living 4 years ago

It was inevitable. It is time for new tires on one of our vehicles and we shouldn't try to make it through the winter on the old tires. Does anybody have any tips on how to find the best deals on tires?

 

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1. myLot reputation of 99/100. lilaclady (22685)   4 years ago

About a year ago I needed to buy new tyries and a friend of mine said he would take to the car graveyard near his place, it is a place when you pay a dollar to get in then you can walk down rows and rows of cars that are being wrecked and you can take any part you want from the cars yourself then pay very cheap prices for what you want, so my friend who know a lot about cars found me 4 almost new tyres and i got the four for $80, he saved me hundreds of dollars...


myLot reputation of 85/100. beaniecat (255)   ranked 77 out of 2,072 in frugal living  4 years ago

Wow that is impressive. I know enough to find the right size. And I guess I can always use the penny trick to determine if there is enough tread.

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2. myLot reputation of 97/100. dragon54u (15681)   ranked 5 out of 2,072 in frugal living   4 years ago

Be sure to read the numbers on the tires if you haven't already bought them. Some tires have been sitting on the shelf for over a decade and the rubber is compromised. Google "how to find the age of new tires", 20/20 had a show on it and it's pretty scary all the accidents caused by these "new" old tires.

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3. myLot reputation of 99/100. 3SnuggleBunnies (8025)   ranked 3 out of 2,072 in frugal living   4 years ago

You could try some local auto salvage yards... they may have some tires that suit your needs that have a few miles on them but will get you thru winter or longer with out the investment of new. SOmetimes you can get used at some independant garages... that's what my mom used to do.

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4. myLot reputation of 99/100. happythoughts (2209)   ranked 6 out of 2,072 in frugal living   4 years ago

If you are looking for new tires decide what you want and call around for quotes. A lot of places will beat the best price you get and when they do call the next place and see if they will beat it. Its a lot of work but it can save you a lot.

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5. myLot reputation of 98/100. ladym33 (8108)   ranked 62 out of 2,072 in frugal living   4 years ago

The best and least expensive place that I bought tires was National Tire and Battery, or NTB. They also have a guarantee on the tires which is nice. If you know the kind of tires you need you could always call around to see who has them the cheapest. But also make sure to get the installation price as well, is it free with purchase or is there a charge?

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