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Old 01-08-2010, 03:02 PM
 
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I need to buy tires and am in search of better places to shop as there are a ton of tire joints around. I currently have Firestone. Seeking feedback on prices, shop service, and product satisfaction. I've had no problems with this set. But if I recall correctly, weren't Firestones in the news a few years ago re tire blowouts/accidents? Friends tell me I should go w Michelins. I don't do any off-road driving, just in town and the occassional road trip. Thanks Y'all
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Old 01-08-2010, 03:07 PM
 
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Bridgestone's have been solid performers on my trucks but Michelin's are always my #1 choice.

Costco, Sam's or Discount tire are competitive.
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Old 01-08-2010, 03:11 PM
 
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another vote for bridgestone and costco
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Old 01-08-2010, 05:25 PM
 
Location: San Antonio, TX
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Discount Tire, you can complete the transaction online (to include ordering them), then just set up an appointment for the store closest to you and drop it by. They'll get it done quickly and properly. They have the best customer service of any tire store around.

They also have numerous makes and models to fit your Jeep (I just checked on a 2005 model, since they didn't change too much).

By the way, it appears the Bridgestone was one of the lowest customer-rated tires listed!

Cheers! M2
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Old 01-08-2010, 06:14 PM
 
Location: Kendall County, TX
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Discount Tire is where I took a Jeep Cherokee Country that I used to own. Good, fast service. I love the free fixes and rotations.
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Old 01-09-2010, 05:53 AM
 
Location: New Braunfels, TX
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Another vote for Discount Tire....and Pirelli! Had Pirelli's on my last truck, and loved them - both the ride AND handling. The new truck came w/a different brand, and when they're due for replacement it WILL be w/the Pirelli's!
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Old 01-09-2010, 06:42 AM
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Location: Ohio
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Costco. Tire installation there includes road hazard warranty and lifetime nitrogen inflation. I've bought my last 3 sets of tires from there and they've been terrific to work with. There's a coupon in the latest Costco coupon book for $70 off of a set of Michelins.
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Old 01-09-2010, 03:25 PM
 
Location: Tejas
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As has been said, Costco, Sam's or Discount Tire. I've dealt with all three without problems. Sam's is usually cheaper than Costco though.

I once had to limp in to Discount Tire with a blowout on a warranted tire, they did the adjustment using the measurements I gave them for tread depth without checking. I didn't expect that, but it's nice to not be questioned. They also fix flats for free.

Whoever you use, when getting prices make sure you have the figures for mount, balance, tire stem and any warranties you might want.

I highly recommend Michelin, use them on all my vehicles. I've got a set of on my truck now which are 18 years old. They look like new, with only minor evidence of dry rot. Of all the tires I've had on my truck, only the Michelins were able to prevent wheel spin from my light rear end.

I had a set of Firestone 721s on my first car. Eventually every last one of them came apart, damaging the car from the flailing steel belts.
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Old 01-09-2010, 05:01 PM
 
Location: NW San Antonio
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Discount Tire, make an appointment online, and if you can find the price anywhere better, they will beat it also. Just print out the competitors price and bring it in.
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Old 01-09-2010, 05:05 PM
 
Location: Smalltown, USA
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Here's another vote for Discount Tire.
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