Question

How much do tires cost?

The average cost of tires in the US generally ranges between $50 - $1,000. The cost will depend on tire size, type, brand, material composition, and specific performance features.

Factors that affect the tire cost  

While buying tires for your car, remember the purpose, terrain, and tread life you are driving through. Based on these factors, the cost of tires varies.

Weather

Based on the type of weather, tires are categorized into summer, winter, or all-season. All-season tires are those that can perform better both during winter and summer. Among these three, summer tires are the most expensive, and all-season tires are the least expensive.

Terrain

There are tires for mud, highways, and all-terrain use. Mud tires offer superior performance in off-road terrains. All the same, the make and composition of the tire type to withstand the rough conditions make it the costliest among the three. While all-terrain tires are the second most costly, highway tires are the cheapest and are made for regular, day-to-day use.

Tire brand and tire size

Tires from well-known and reputable brands and those of larger size will cost more than those from lesser-known brands and of smaller size.

Tread life and availability.

Tires with longer tread life are more expensive since they are designed to last longer and offer better performance over time. There is a price premium for hard-to-find tires compared to more common sizes.

Depending on the dealership, region, and retailer, the cost of new tires will vary. So, it is always better to shop around for the best deals.

Ways to lower the new tire cost

New tires always cost extra. Still, there are certain ways in which you can save on tires. Here are some tips:

Shop around

Instead of buying the first set of tires you come across, it’s best to shop around to find the greatest deal.

Prioritize your requirements

Let your primary focus be on the features of the tire rather than on the brand names. You can get a better discount for tires with the same features from a lower brand than from a reputable brand.

Consider takeoff tires.

Takeoff tires are those that have been acquired by a driver and usually returned within 30 days. Stores sell the returned tires, which are still functioning after removal, at a much lower price.

Choose all-season tires

To save money, it is a clever idea to buy all-season tires instead of summer and winter tires. Unlike the other two tires, all-season tires are able to run throughout the year, which is cost-effective in multiple ways. You don’t need to change tires periodically and spend money on tires not used for another 6-8 months.

Buy tires on holidays.

Another possible way to cut costs is by buying tires on holidays rather than on other days. There are chances that you will get discounts on special holidays.