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DEI37 · 12-24-2004, 05:40 AM

Agreed. TireRack wholesale prices, once I factor in shipping, and small dealer markup (15%) end up about the same. I use it when I need to though, because I have no credit card, and I do have a charge account at the dealership. That said, check around at your local tire stores. They are bound to have something. Some dealerships have tire programs through one of the auto lines that they carry. I know Volkswagen has such a program. Go to your nearest dealer, and go from there. That, my friend, will be your best bet, most likely.

It also depends on just what you want in a tire. Obviously, some tires cost more than others, and the higher you go up the performance line, the more it's gonna cost. That's just a given. My advice...stay away from GoodYear, and Continental. GoodYear is overpriced junk, and Continental is just junk. We have good luck with Bridgestone and Firestone, along with Kumho (I have some on my car), Cooper, and Michelin. Michelin makes a great tire, but they are VERY spendy. Good luck with your search...hope this helps even just a little.

12-24-2004, 05:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
DEI37 Go faster! Location: Wisconsin	Agreed. TireRack wholesale prices, once I factor in shipping, and small dealer markup (15%) end up about the same. I use it when I need to though, because I have no credit card, and I do have a charge account at the dealership. That said, check around at your local tire stores. They are bound to have something. Some dealerships have tire programs through one of the auto lines that they carry. I know Volkswagen has such a program. Go to your nearest dealer, and go from there. That, my friend, will be your best bet, most likely. It also depends on just what you want in a tire. Obviously, some tires cost more than others, and the higher you go up the performance line, the more it's gonna cost. That's just a given. My advice...stay away from GoodYear, and Continental. GoodYear is overpriced junk, and Continental is just junk. We have good luck with Bridgestone and Firestone, along with Kumho (I have some on my car), Cooper, and Michelin. Michelin makes a great tire, but they are VERY spendy. Good luck with your search...hope this helps even just a little. __________________ Generally speaking, if you were to get what you really deserve, you might be unpleasantly surprised.