Common questions

Do you need an alignment with new tires?

Do you need an alignment with new tires?

Yes, you really should get an alignment with those new tires. Consider the long-term cost of not getting the alignment when you really need one: a misaligned car burns through tires much faster, meaning you will be right back where you started in as little as half the time you should be.

How much does it cost to put new tires on a car?

Mounting (installing tires on to the rims) and balancing (adding weights to make sure the wheel weighs the same all around) varies widely for cars, SUVs, and light trucks, and is highly dependent on the size of the tire. Some vendors charge by the aspect ratio and others simply by the diameter.

How much does it cost to dispose of old tires?

We’d pay: $4 each for standard rubber valve stems, except that we have TPMS. Expect to pay: $2 to $6 per tire to dispose of the old tires, which are considered hazardous waste because they are made of petroleum.

How much does it cost to donate a set of tires?

Another option is to donate them to a worthy cause. We’d pay: $4 per tire. With a reputable tire dealer, you know that the tires are going to go to a legal hazardous waste facility and will not cause a waste disposal problem. Expect to pay: Around $50 for a set of four tires. Protection plans vary both in price and coverage.

Where can I go to break in my new tires?

Any other questions about breaking in your new tires, please give us a call or visit your local Discount Tire store and we’ll get you taken care of. For more information on this and other tire and wheel services, check out our YouTube Channel or reach out to us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Do you have to mount and balance new tires?

Tire mounting and balancing is the one mandatory, unavoidable additional expense that comes with new tires. A serviceperson will uninstall your current tires and dispose of them, then mount and balance your new tires. Sometimes we get asked whether tire balancing is required – it absolutely is, even for new tires.

Mounting (installing tires on to the rims) and balancing (adding weights to make sure the wheel weighs the same all around) varies widely for cars, SUVs, and light trucks, and is highly dependent on the size of the tire. Some vendors charge by the aspect ratio and others simply by the diameter.

How do I get new tires from tirebuyer?

Choose an installer near you, and we’ll deliver your new tires to that tire shop – free of charge and sometimes even with same-day delivery. You’ll receive an email from TireBuyer with your installer’s information so you can contact them and schedule your installation appointment.

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Ruth Doyle