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Originally Posted by venomrogue
Keep in mind, when you order from tire rack, you need to add 20-25 per tire for mounting and balancing, where if you get them from a local store, your paying 10-15 per tire for mounting and balancing, plus you get local road hazard without having to ship tires back and forth.
but, what do i know..i only sell tires for a living  |
MichaelXi's post brings up a good point: All
reputable retailers need to survive (whether Tire Rack, local shops, chain shops, or dealerships). There are always advantages and disadvantages when dealing with ANY retailer. Aside from price, there's always service and other warm-fuzzy stuff.
Anyone looking at tires need to see what costs are involved i.e. the tire itself, mounting & balancing, and road hazard (if any). Thing is, if you're REALLY in a bind, then sometimes a more expensive option may be the best option. But as others have suggested, tires are the only thing that keep you on the road. Go as much as you can afford, and be educated in what you buy.