New tires from the dealership

[R32driver]

Just an FYI for anybody that's interested but I have found that buying tires from the dealership (they can pretty much get you anything you want) is actually a little cheaper than somewhere like Discount Tire. I found this to be true on a set of duractracs for my old suburban back about 7 or 8 years ago and again just the other week with the '21 yukon...This is my findings on a set of 275/60r20 Nitto Ridge Grappler 116T XL mounted and balanced.

Discount Tire $1231 before tax

Local Chevy/GMC dealer $1194 before tax

It's obviously not a huge difference in price but I keep reading about issues with tpms calibration from places like Discount Tire and people ending up at the dealership anyways so might as well just go there in the first place. I also prefer the factory trained techs over the tire store flunkies any day even doing something as simple as mounting tires

 

[olyelr]

Nice! I completely agree.

 

[RST Dana]

Just an FYI for anybody that's interested but I have found that buying tires from the dealership (they can pretty much get you anything you want) is actually a little cheaper than somewhere like Discount Tire. I found this to be true on a set of duractracs for my old suburban back about 7 or 8 years ago and again just the other week with the '21 yukon...This is my findings on a set of 275/60r20 Nitto Ridge Grappler 116T XL mounted and balanced.

Discount Tire $1231 before tax

Local Chevy/GMC dealer $1194 before tax

It's obviously not a huge difference in price but I keep reading about issues with tpms calibration from places like Discount Tire and people ending up at the dealership anyways so might as well just go there in the first place. I also prefer the factory trained techs over the tire store flunkies any day even doing something as simple as mounting tires

Did the same last time I bought tires. Their price included road hazard which the others charge for.

 

[Bill 1960]

GM will match prices if you find them cheaper elsewhere.

https://www.mycertifiedservice.com/tire-basics/tire-offers

I bought my 35” BFG’s at the local Chevy dealer.

 

[Jason in DLH]

Just an FYI for anybody that's interested but I have found that buying tires from the dealership (they can pretty much get you anything you want) is actually a little cheaper than somewhere like Discount Tire. I found this to be true on a set of duractracs for my old suburban back about 7 or 8 years ago and again just the other week with the '21 yukon...This is my findings on a set of 275/60r20 Nitto Ridge Grappler 116T XL mounted and balanced.

Discount Tire $1231 before tax

Local Chevy/GMC dealer $1194 before tax

It's obviously not a huge difference in price but I keep reading about issues with tpms calibration from places like Discount Tire and people ending up at the dealership anyways so might as well just go there in the first place. I also prefer the factory trained techs over the tire store flunkies any day even doing something as simple as mounting tires

Nice! I’ll definitely keep this in mind next time wheel shopping, thanks!

 

[tom3]

And dealers usually have the Road Force balancing system and know how to use it. Can make a big difference sometimes.

 

[Doubeleive]

what you do is find the one little shop in town that really wants to just make a quick buck and takes cash, you'll never beat there price
take it from a guy that's poor and knows how to shop around and still manage to get decent stuff.

 

[Cliff-Yukon]

Just had my dealer swap my factory CrossContacts for the Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S. Within a couple dollars of the discount guys so no brainer for ease. My “local” guy was cheapest but his little shop doesn’t have equipment to mount 20” wheels. Now just gotta sell my factory set - brand new set available!

 

[swathdiver]

Just an FYI for anybody that's interested but I have found that buying tires from the dealership (they can pretty much get you anything you want) is actually a little cheaper than somewhere like Discount Tire. I found this to be true on a set of duractracs for my old suburban back about 7 or 8 years ago and again just the other week with the '21 yukon...This is my findings on a set of 275/60r20 Nitto Ridge Grappler 116T XL mounted and balanced.

Discount Tire $1231 before tax

Local Chevy/GMC dealer $1194 before tax

It's obviously not a huge difference in price but I keep reading about issues with tpms calibration from places like Discount Tire and people ending up at the dealership anyways so might as well just go there in the first place. I also prefer the factory trained techs over the tire store flunkies any day even doing something as simple as mounting tires

Did this myself recently and still deciding what to spend the $70 rebate money on.

 

[olyelr]

Did this myself recently and still deciding what to spend the $70 rebate money on.

Tank of gas!

 

[swathdiver]

Tank of gas!

You mean half a tank! LOL

 

[olyelr]

You mean half a tank! LOL

Actually, with these dinky little tanks they put in them now, she can fill up for well under $75 around here. Sure wish they hadnt put smaller tanks in them…so dumb. Im sure it was an issue with room, but still.

 

[R32driver]

Actually, with these dinky little tanks they put in them now, she can fill up for well under $75 around here. Sure wish they hadnt put smaller tanks in them…so dumb. Im sure it was an issue with room, but still.

We average $90-100 round here if she takes nearly the full 24 gallons. Got a 5.3 so I don't look at the premium prices (save that for my R32) but low grade in WA state seems to be $3.99 at most places. I've filled her up with premium on a couple road trips and saw absolutely zero change in mpg

 

[olyelr]

We average $90-100 round here if she takes nearly the full 24 gallons. Got a 5.3 so I don't look at the premium prices (save that for my R32) but low grade in WA state seems to be $3.99 at most places. I've filled her up with premium on a couple road trips and saw absolutely zero change in mpg

Well, her last 6.2 she drove 135k miles on regular gas, never once premium, always got up around 20mpg and never had a single motor issue…i dont think this one will see a single drop of premium either lol.

 

[R32driver]

Another tidbit of info I believe I stated in another thread but not here...so far these Ridge Grapplers are the bomb! Only been about 3 weeks and maybe 1400 miles but I'm super impressed. They are quiet (obviously a bit louder than the touring AS that they replaced), they ride smooth, performance in the rain is great and they haven't missed a beat in the snow/compact ice that's been hanging around the PNW for a couple weeks now. So far they've been fantastic in every way and they look awesome! I'll keep this updated as time goes on but so far I'd highly recommend these tires

 

[olyelr]

Another tidbit of info I believe I stated in another thread but not here...so far these Ridge Grapplers are the bomb! Only been about 3 weeks and maybe 1400 miles but I'm super impressed. They are quiet (obviously a bit louder than the touring AS that they replaced), they ride smooth, performance in the rain is great and they haven't missed a beat in the snow/compact ice that's been hanging around the PNW for a couple weeks now. So far they've been fantastic in every way and they look awesome! I'll keep this updated as time goes on but so far I'd highly recommend these tires

Heck yea thanks for the update! How come no pics?!

 

[EddieC]

We have a local independent tire shop that beats them all without even asking. If there are rebates available he hands over the forms, all filled out, again without asking. After the fact support is outstanding and free. I struggled to put tires on my garden tractor and they put them on for free and they were not even bought there. I had slow leaks in three wheels which I attribute to 13 year old wheels that have seen oxidation; They solved it by using nitrogen in the tires and again, free. And when his hired hands are working, he is overseeing to be sure it's done right.

There is nothing like a personal relationship with a local guy trying to support his community.

 

[mountie]

Just yesterday evening I got a set of "new design" Yokohama 'YK-CTX' / 18" tires on our Infiniti. The tires that came on the 2016 QX50 from dealer were the Dunlop Sport. You would think the $220.00 tires would be pretty good? They sucked .. worn out at 25,000 miles.Dealers use high performance tires to show the handling of a new car, but will wear out fast.
These new tires are quiet.... With the hazard warranty & a 70,000 mile, .... Out the door was around $800.00.
I have been doing business with Discount Tire for 2 decades... I am happy with them.
They beat the prices for my Yukon also.... The dealer is a pain to schedule service and not close by, and you must drop of & pick up at the end of the day.

 

[e2360]

I looked into both recently. Price was similar BUT when I asked about rotations and balancing in the future....Dealer said free rotation but charge for balance $69.00 in the future. Discount will Balance and Rotate for free every 7500 miles. Say a 60,000 mile tire, that is easy 6 rotations at total of $400.

Plus I can make an appointment at discount and they actually honor the time. Not endorsing Discount over the dealership but I have 5 vehicles and for have used Discount for over 20 years with never an issue. Maybe good luck on my part, but i'll take it and the nationwide coverage 6 days a week. Had good experience with Costco also but....have to be a member.

 

[CXXX]

I was shopping for tires for my 2018 SLT and also found they were a better price, got a set Pirelli Scorpions that I like.
the dealership had me in and out in under an hour.