What is the best all-season tire for the money?

#1 Michelin Defender LTX.
#2 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ All-Season.
#3 Hankook Kinergy PT.
#4 Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady.
#5 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season.
Michelin: Best Tires Overall.
Cooper: Most Affordable.

Are Cooper tires better than Michelin?

Michelin tires are the best for all-seasons. The Cooper option has 10,000 miles tread-life less than the Grabber’s but, remarkably, 15,000 more than the Michelin Premier LTX. Its price is average, but more expensive than the Cross Contact and the Grabber.

Is Cooper tires better than Goodyear?

Across their product line both Goodyear and Cooper offer mid-level quality tire models. For example, Goodyear offers some very good quality tire models, some which are average quality, and others that are quite frankly very poor quality. The same goes with Cooper.

Is it worth buying tires from Costco?

Tires are not something you should buy at Costco. You can get same or better prices at any local tire store with much better service.

How much does a tire cost at Costco?

1. Costco beats all competitors on pricing

Costco	$166
Les Schwab Tire Centers	$187
Discount Tire	$173
Independent retailers	$167
Fountain Tire	N/A*

Is Costco the best place for tires?

So what’s your best option if you’re looking to buy a new set of tires? Surprisingly enough, it might be Costco tires. According to the consumer website Clark.com, Costco came out on top in a survey of 50,000 Consumer Reports subscribers who recently bought tires.

Can I buy eyeglasses at Costco without a membership?

Yes, you need to be a member to purchase glasses or contacts at Costco Optical centers. However, you do not need to be a member to make an appointment with our in-house optometrist.

Does Costco repair tires not purchased there?

Yes – they repaired my tires twice recently. Some Costco locations are advertising tire care services for tires that were not bought at Costco. Just about any place that sells tires will remove a nail or screw from a tire. The cost ranges from free (America’s Tire/Discount Tire have long done this) to $30.

Is Costco tire rotation free?

Costco offers lifetime maintenance services with the installation of new tires. This perk includes free tire rotations and flat repairs, among other perks.

Does Costco do alignment with new tires?

Unfortunately, Costco doesn’t offer wheel alignment services. An expensive machine required is one of the reasons. Also, it requires a trained technician.

Does nitrogen in tires improve gas mileage?

Nitrogen tires get better gas mileage. Nitrogen tires need to be filled less often and maintain higher pressure, making them last longer, which reduces tire replacement costs. Oxidation from tires filled with oxygen can reduce your tire life – so you should use nitrogen to extend the life and save money.

What are the disadvantages of nitrogen?

Disadvantages of Nitrogen:

Nitrogen inflation is quite costly when compared to oxygen.
Maintenance of nitrogen filled tyres is also quite tricky because once you have filled nitrogen inside your tyres, it is necessary that you have to use only nitrogen whenever you are up for an air filling.

Can I fill my tires with nitrogen at home?

Can I use it now? Dry compressed nitrogen air can be used in any type of tire at any time and in all driving conditions. In fact, as we learned earlier, nitrogen is a component of standard compressed air, so your tires already have some nitrogen in them already.

Is putting nitrogen in tires worth it?

CR’s tests show that using nitrogen is not worth the money or inconvenience. This common pitch is compelling: Filling your car’s tires with nitrogen will reduce air loss, boost fuel economy, reduce rolling resistance, and improve safety.

Does cold weather affect nitrogen filled tires?

A good rule of thumb is this: For every 10 F degree change in temperature, the pressure will change by 1.9%. The bottom line is, you will still see pressure changes with nitrogen but, overall, your tires will run cooler and at a more consistent pressure than if they were filled with air.

How do I know if my tires are filled with nitrogen?

The most common way to determine if your tires have compressed air or nitrogen is by the color of your tires’ valve caps. A nitrogen-filled tire will likely have a green-colored valve cap or include an “N2” emblem. A typical air-filled tire will have the more traditional black or chrome valve cap.

Where can I get nitrogen to fill my tires?

Places to Get Nitrogen Tire Refills

Tire Centers. Tire centers nationwide use nitrogen to fill tires. They can sell a new tire and fill it or top off a tire brought in to them.
Car Dealerships. New cars are available with nitrogen-filled tires.
Discount Superstores. Some discount superstores with automotive centers have nitrogen for tires.

How much does it cost to fill your tires with nitrogen?

How much will it cost to get nitrogen in my tires? A. For fills of new tires, between $70 to about $175 at some outlets. Drains of air and refills with nitrogen on current tires, up to $30 per tire.

Is nitrogen free at Costco?

Although nitrogen is free at Costco and at some car dealerships, in general, filling a tire with nitrogen may set you back up to $10 per tire.

Does Walmart use nitrogen to fill tires?

Walmart Using ISG Nitrogen System for Tire Inflation Program.