Best - Time Of Year To Buy Car Tires

Sites like Tire Rack or SimpleTire often offer lower base prices that local shops may match. Best Time to Buy Tires: Stop Overpaying at the Wrong Time!

The biggest wins come when you stack a retailer's instant discount (like at Discount Tire ) with a manufacturer's mail-in rebate (often available on brands like Michelin or Bridgestone ).

Start shopping when your tread depth reaches 4/32" (the quarter test). Waiting until the legal limit of 2/32" (the penny test) forces you into an emergency purchase at whatever price the nearest shop is charging.