Tire Chains Guide

Why are people so afraid to buy tires online? I’m sure there are plenty of reasons why. Ranging from fear of installing tires them self to not having another human being in front of them helping with each step. The fact is that its actually much easier online. I just want to take a few moments and help explain why it is indeed better.

Let’s start off by throwing out the idea that if you purchase tires over the internet that you’ll have to install them yourself. What actually happens is that the website you buy your tires from will ask for your zip code. They will then list all of the tire stores around your area that they will ship your tires to. This way you still get professional installation at a location near your house.

Now you might ask, doesn’t it cost more if you count in the shipping? Granted if you buy tires locally you won’t have to pay for shipping. However, there are a few factors that more then offset that. The first being that most online tire stores aren’t what you call a “Brick & Mortar” store. This means that the place you purchase the tires from doesn’t have a physical location, so you don’t have to pay taxes. Whatever your tax rate is, that’s a big savings on an average order of $380.

Another key factor in saving money is that online stores buy in bulk. They sell tires to people all over the world, so they purchase a lot of tires from the manufacturer. That means they get the best deals for their tires. The final key factor I want to discuss is that online tire stores usually focus on selling tires only online. They have less employees and less overhead. Resulting in even more savings for you. If you are spending $35 on shipping, but saving $25 per tire and don’t pay taxes, you can see how you can easily save $100 over four tires.

Another common concern I hear is that people just don’t know which tire is right for them. That they need that expert to tell them which tires work for their vehicle. I like to reply with no single person or store could possibly rival the information you can find on the internet. Its as simple as typing in your car’s make and year and any good online tire store will list every tire they have that fits your car. They even go as far as suggesting tires for your driving style. Meaning if you drive mostly on pavement or dirt, if you drive mostly highways or city streets, or in good weather or bad they’ll show you the best tires. On top of all that you get customer reviews of each tire and expert advice on which tires are better than others. In the end they make it so easy and less time consuming to find the perfect tire for you and your car.

Put all your concerns in the closet. Its faster, easier and cheaper to buy tires online. You get the best service, the lowest possible price and you never have to leave home while shopping.