I need new tires on my car but I'm not sure who to go with, Costco or my dealership.
Costco's price can go between 650 to 840 depending on the brand. It comes with certain benefits:
Another thing, which I'm not sure how big of a deal it is, is that Costco doesn't list my exact tire size. Going off from what the dealership provided, the size is supposed to be 235/60/R18. Costco lists tires for my car that are 235/65/R17. Slightly different numbers but I don't know what that means.
The dealership is charging 710 for the tires and alignment for 130 bringing up total to 840. It's the same brand and tires that my car comes stock with, Hankook. The warranty is a bit different:
What do you guys usually do? I'm leaning towards dealership.
Costco's price can go between 650 to 840 depending on the brand. It comes with certain benefits:
- Free lifetime inflation pressure checks
- Free lifetime tire balancing
- Free tire rotations
- Free flat repairs
Another thing, which I'm not sure how big of a deal it is, is that Costco doesn't list my exact tire size. Going off from what the dealership provided, the size is supposed to be 235/60/R18. Costco lists tires for my car that are 235/65/R17. Slightly different numbers but I don't know what that means.
The dealership is charging 710 for the tires and alignment for 130 bringing up total to 840. It's the same brand and tires that my car comes stock with, Hankook. The warranty is a bit different:
- Replacement at 100% of Original Cost. Replacement tires are reimbursed at 100% of the original cost of the tire, up to $599. (Subject to limitations.)
- Free Protection for 24 Months. Tires are covered for 24 months from the date of purchase. (Other exclusions apply.)
- Repairs Reimbursed up to $40. Repairs are reimbursed up to $40 per tire per occurrence.
What do you guys usually do? I'm leaning towards dealership.