Tirerack prices

SBM1206 · 04-15-2018, 10:07 PM

I've been getting my tires from tirerack since 2002 but after getting a set of Contis for my wife's Acura last week I checked prices on Amazon and eBay and prices from both of them were about 10% lower than what I paid tirerack with a free shipping that would save me the additional $35. As far as I know tirerack does not offer price matching for tires they sell, so I spent close to $100 more using tirerack compared to what I would pay getting tires from Amazon.

So here is my question. Do people still use tirerack for their tire needs despite the fact that tirerack is now more expensive when it comes to tires that other popular sources like amazon and eBay?

floydarogers · 04-15-2018, 10:34 PM

I've actually been using Costco. While tirerack is a bit lower in price, after mounting and balancing it turns around to where Costco is a bit less in total.

tpliquid · 04-15-2018, 11:44 PM

I stopped using tire rack a long time ago. Discount tire direct usually cheaper. and when eBay has the 100 off 400 or more on tires from discount tire direct u get a better deal

wdeerfield · 04-17-2018, 06:45 AM

ive been using tirerack and ebates to get cash back. Typically only buy when there are rebates associated with the tires. They ship quickly out of CT to NY so convenience is why i continue to use them. DTD is a good choice as well but they seem more limited for tire choices. No costco for us in the NE.

DerDichter · 04-19-2018, 07:50 AM

I also went the Costco Route, I got my $70 off a set of 4 plus Penny instalation, so all in were cheaper than TrieRack plus free balancing and tire rotations for life

Tchao · 04-19-2018, 08:28 AM

Costco routinely has $70 rebates off Bridgestone and Michelin tires, and often meets or beats TR on a lot of the performance tires out there.

IK6SPEED · 04-19-2018, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SBM1206

I've been getting my tires from tirerack since 2002 but after getting a set of Contis for my wife's Acura last week I checked prices on Amazon and eBay and prices from both of them were about 10% lower than what I paid tirerack with a free shipping that would save me the additional $35. As far as I know tirerack does not offer price matching for tires they sell, so I spent close to $100 more using tirerack compared to what I would pay getting tires from Amazon.

So here is my question. Do people still use tirerack for their tire needs despite the fact that tirerack is now more expensive when it comes to tires that other popular sources like amazon and eBay?

Tire Rack has consistent low prices across the board on a wide selection, but certainly not the absolute lowest.

Purchasing from eBay on tires gives me pause on warranty issues.

Try and purchase a set of BMW Star Tires from Costco, lol. And many reports on forums of Costco refusing to mount any tire size besides what is stated on door plaque.

Finally, Tire Racks Road Hazard is another plus.

So there are certainly downsides, but also upsides to Tire Rack depending on where you place your value.

That will vary depending on tire and the individual.

jgoens · 04-19-2018, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

Finally, Tire Racks Road Hazard is another plus.

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This is a plus for sure--had a nail in outer treads of wife's 2-month old tire. It was easily replaced--had to pay mount but better than the $170 for a new tire.

alohasurftoad · 04-19-2018, 11:55 AM

fwiw, from 4/19-4/29, costco has mps4s, in some sizes, $70 off a set of 4 + 1 cent install. i doubt you'll it cheaper elsewhere.

mbanks21 · 04-19-2018, 12:15 PM

I bought on ebay from Tirebuyer.com. They have an actual website but they had a $60 discount at the time for buying on their ebay store.

Vulpe · 04-19-2018, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by alohasurftoad

fwiw, from 4/19-4/29, costco has mps4s, in some sizes, $70 off a set of 4 + 1 cent install. i doubt you'll it cheaper elsewhere.

Pretty damn good prices, even looking at a set of Michelin PS4S would be like $868.

mtbnole · 04-20-2018, 07:56 AM

Problem with costco is that they won't install non-runflats on a car that came with them stock. Which means most f30s. At least my local costco.

alohasurftoad · 04-20-2018, 10:43 AM

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Problem with costco is that they won't install non-runflats on a car that came with them stock. Which means most f30s. At least my local costco.

+1, ah yes, i forgot about this. they'll also only install oem sizes.

i did, however bring loose aftermarket wheels in and they installed the sizes i wanted to put on it.

04-15-2018, 10:07 PM	#1
SBM1206 Private First Class 40 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW 540i xDrive Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Tirerack prices I've been getting my tires from tirerack since 2002 but after getting a set of Contis for my wife's Acura last week I checked prices on Amazon and eBay and prices from both of them were about 10% lower than what I paid tirerack with a free shipping that would save me the additional $35. As far as I know tirerack does not offer price matching for tires they sell, so I spent close to $100 more using tirerack compared to what I would pay getting tires from Amazon. So here is my question. Do people still use tirerack for their tire needs despite the fact that tirerack is now more expensive when it comes to tires that other popular sources like amazon and eBay?
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floydarogers Curmudgeon and Pedant 690 Rep 3,489 Posts Drives: 2010 335d, 2014 328d Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (0)	I've actually been using Costco. While tirerack is a bit lower in price, after mounting and balancing it turns around to where Costco is a bit less in total.
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tpliquid Second Lieutenant 95 Rep 228 Posts Drives: f31 330i wagon Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: anaheim iTrader: (1)	I stopped using tire rack a long time ago. Discount tire direct usually cheaper. and when eBay has the 100 off 400 or more on tires from discount tire direct u get a better deal
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wdeerfield A family of bimmers 2745 Rep 7,741 Posts Drives: '18 G01 X3M40i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Clifton Park, NY iTrader: (0)	ive been using tirerack and ebates to get cash back. Typically only buy when there are rebates associated with the tires. They ship quickly out of CT to NY so convenience is why i continue to use them. DTD is a good choice as well but they seem more limited for tire choices. No costco for us in the NE. __________________ 2018 PB/Black G01 X3M40i \| 699M \| ZDA \| ZPP \| ZPX \| Maxton front lip \| X3M vents \| 15mm Spacers \| Diamond G20 style grills
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DerDichter Private 34 Rep 84 Posts Drives: F30 328iA MSport Estoril Blue Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: México iTrader: (0)	I also went the Costco Route, I got my $70 off a set of 4 plus Penny instalation, so all in were cheaper than TrieRack plus free balancing and tire rotations for life __________________ Current: 2013 F30 328 M Sport Estorilblau II. W/Everything Except Heated Seats/Wheel; 1999 E36(7) Z3 2.3 Hellrot; 2015 Mini Cooper S 2-door Hatch; 2018 MB V Class Canvasite Blue; 2002 MB C200K Estate Silver Gone: 2013 MB GLK 350 Silver, 1997 E36 318ti Compact White; 2006 E87 120 Dynamic Titansilber; 2005 Seat Ibiza Yellow; 2001 Focus ZX3 Silver; 1993 Dodge Shadow Sport Red.
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Tchao Boost Addict 334 Rep 349 Posts Drives: E30, E82, F30, F87 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Charleston iTrader: (0)	Costco routinely has $70 rebates off Bridgestone and Michelin tires, and often meets or beats TR on a lot of the performance tires out there. __________________ S55 M2C \| Three Pedal Club \| E30TU
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alohasurftoad Brigadier General 3077 Rep 4,325 Posts Drives: 440i gran coupe w/mppsk Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: hawaii iTrader: (0)	fwiw, from 4/19-4/29, costco has mps4s, in some sizes, $70 off a set of 4 + 1 cent install. i doubt you'll it cheaper elsewhere. Last edited by alohasurftoad; 04-19-2018 at 12:38 PM..
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mbanks21 Colonel 1268 Rep 2,957 Posts Drives: 2015 335i MSport Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: High Bridge, NJ iTrader: (8)	I bought on ebay from Tirebuyer.com. They have an actual website but they had a $60 discount at the time for buying on their ebay store. __________________ 2015 335i Msport/6 JB4/EWG/E30/VRSF DP/ER CP/ VRSF Race Exhaust/ Injen Intake/Verde Axis 19x8.5/9.5 245/35/275/30 Conti Extreme CS/ H&R Sports / Motorsport Hardware Stud Conversion
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mtbnole Second Lieutenant 54 Rep 290 Posts Drives: 2014 328i Msport Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: SO FL iTrader: (0)	Problem with costco is that they won't install non-runflats on a car that came with them stock. Which means most f30s. At least my local costco.
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