Costco for tires?
01-02-03, 12:42 PM
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Costco for tires?
I've ordered tires from TireRack before and I've been considering joining Costco for a long time for other reasons. I've seen a few threads on this forum where people recommend buying tires from Costco. Are Costco's prices for tires better than TireRack? Does Costco carry 17" and 18" tires or can they order them for you? I'm imagining that they only carry the more common 14",15" and 16" tires since those are going to be much higher volume for them.
01-03-03, 12:27 AM
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hi sam,
i was told the tyres sold @ costco are specific only for costco. i.e. the warranty for repair and replacement are only covered by costco. the plus for buying tyres from costco is their road hazard warranty, no cost for members. btw costco only sells oem size tyres and nothing else. 13's to 16's they have and maybe some 17's that's all.
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i was told the tyres sold @ costco are specific only for costco. i.e. the warranty for repair and replacement are only covered by costco. the plus for buying tyres from costco is their road hazard warranty, no cost for members. btw costco only sells oem size tyres and nothing else. 13's to 16's they have and maybe some 17's that's all.
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01-06-03, 03:57 PM
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Even if you end up buying your tires elsewhere, the best prices for mounting and balancing will be at Costco- I got mine done for $9 each.
The next closest was Winston Tires, which charged $12.50 each.
The next closest was Winston Tires, which charged $12.50 each.
01-09-03, 02:13 AM
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My local Costco quoted me a great price on Michelin Pilot Sport A/S's or Bridgestone RE730's in 17" sizes. I'm pretty sure they can order what you need. They were nice and cheap on the mounting and balancing too.
Unfortunately, I ended up going through my local shady tire shop because I wanted Toyo T1S's, and Costco doesn't carry Toyo.
Unfortunately, I ended up going through my local shady tire shop because I wanted Toyo T1S's, and Costco doesn't carry Toyo.
01-09-03, 11:46 AM
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Costco carries Michelin, BFG Goodrich, Bridgestone, and Kirkland tires (their own brand). Just about anything these manufacturers make, they can order for you. It's a matter of the tire sales person knowing or willing to do it for you!
When I got my BFG g-Force KDWS (235/45/17), the Costco at Almaden Valley (SJ) said they can't order it so I went to the one on Story Rd also in San Jose, they ordered it w/o any problems. They can get Pilot Sport A/S or S-03 if you want them also. I got mine in three days and they were installed while I shop at Costco. All the tires you buy at Costco carry the manufacturer's warranty, the plus side is you only have to pay Costco once for mounting, lifetime balancing and rotation, and it includes road hazard warranty at no additional cost. It's all included in the mounting fee of $9/tire!!!! Imagine how many times you'll need to bring your car in to have the tires rotated and balanced during the life of the tires, that's a big saving.
If you compare prices at your local stores, make sure you include everything that you'd have to pay - cost of the tires, mounting, lifetime balancing and rotation, road hazard warranty, etc.
If you're undecided about tire and treadwear is important to you - I'd recommend taking a look at the g-Force KDWS, same specs (Z-rating, 400-Treadwear, AA-Traction rating, A-Temperature rating) as the Pilot Sport A/S but at about half the cost. Only the tread does not look as aggressive as the Pilot Sport A/S.
Only caution note would be if you have custom wheels or very large wheels, you have to make sure they know it and be extra careful with the installation process.
Good luck.
When I got my BFG g-Force KDWS (235/45/17), the Costco at Almaden Valley (SJ) said they can't order it so I went to the one on Story Rd also in San Jose, they ordered it w/o any problems. They can get Pilot Sport A/S or S-03 if you want them also. I got mine in three days and they were installed while I shop at Costco. All the tires you buy at Costco carry the manufacturer's warranty, the plus side is you only have to pay Costco once for mounting, lifetime balancing and rotation, and it includes road hazard warranty at no additional cost. It's all included in the mounting fee of $9/tire!!!! Imagine how many times you'll need to bring your car in to have the tires rotated and balanced during the life of the tires, that's a big saving.
If you compare prices at your local stores, make sure you include everything that you'd have to pay - cost of the tires, mounting, lifetime balancing and rotation, road hazard warranty, etc.
If you're undecided about tire and treadwear is important to you - I'd recommend taking a look at the g-Force KDWS, same specs (Z-rating, 400-Treadwear, AA-Traction rating, A-Temperature rating) as the Pilot Sport A/S but at about half the cost. Only the tread does not look as aggressive as the Pilot Sport A/S.
Only caution note would be if you have custom wheels or very large wheels, you have to make sure they know it and be extra careful with the installation process.
Good luck.
01-09-03, 11:52 AM
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As far as I know, places like that can only put on tires that match the manufacturers specs.
For example. I went to Sams club to get my last set of tires and they said they had to put V (whatever 160mph is) rated tires on. I paid like $350 for 4.
I just picked up some 16"s so I'll be needed new tires soon also.
For example. I went to Sams club to get my last set of tires and they said they had to put V (whatever 160mph is) rated tires on. I paid like $350 for 4.
I just picked up some 16"s so I'll be needed new tires soon also.
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True, if you have factory OEM or factory optional sizes.
However, the Costco in SJ told me they will order and install larger tires for you if you already have them on your car when you come in. For example, if you already have 18"/19"/'20" and you come in for same size replacement, they don't have a problem with it. But they won't replace the OEM with diferrent sizes, something like a 235 with a 255 or 265/etc.
They will install higher rating tires but they won't install lower rating tires. They won't go from V to H or R but will go from R/H/V to Z rating.
However, the Costco in SJ told me they will order and install larger tires for you if you already have them on your car when you come in. For example, if you already have 18"/19"/'20" and you come in for same size replacement, they don't have a problem with it. But they won't replace the OEM with diferrent sizes, something like a 235 with a 255 or 265/etc.
They will install higher rating tires but they won't install lower rating tires. They won't go from V to H or R but will go from R/H/V to Z rating.
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just bought a set of S03s from costco. 177 a piece (235 45 17) mounted, balanced, road hazard warranty and all that crap. tirerack was 164 a piece (+shipping mounting balancing...). they did a great job and even used a torque wrench to tighten my lugs 
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Originally posted by kvoman
True, if you have factory OEM or factory optional sizes.
However, the Costco in SJ told me they will order and install larger tires for you if you already have them on your car when you come in. For example, if you already have 18"/19"/'20" and you come in for same size replacement, they don't have a problem with it. But they won't replace the OEM with diferrent sizes, something like a 235 with a 255 or 265/etc.
They will install higher rating tires but they won't install lower rating tires. They won't go from V to H or R but will go from R/H/V to Z rating.
True, if you have factory OEM or factory optional sizes.
However, the Costco in SJ told me they will order and install larger tires for you if you already have them on your car when you come in. For example, if you already have 18"/19"/'20" and you come in for same size replacement, they don't have a problem with it. But they won't replace the OEM with diferrent sizes, something like a 235 with a 255 or 265/etc.
They will install higher rating tires but they won't install lower rating tires. They won't go from V to H or R but will go from R/H/V to Z rating.
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