Buy snow tires online or in town?

[b5crazy]

I've decided to buy some Conti snow tires and wondered if you all think I can find agood deal in town or should I just buy them online?

[evolveVW]

Don at VW parts matched the Tire Rack shipped price for my steelies and snows. Downside is you have to pay tax.

[indyfab302]

Generally, TireRack dealers extend the online price to their customers but get you for mounting and balancing. Try here... http://www.tirerack.com/installer/index.jsp

[evolveVW]

I forgot to mention that my package was mounted and balanced as well.

[vwremglx]

I didn't pay much more than online for my Nokians from Big4Tire, but they don't have the best reputation for customer service. If ya can't find a deal, lots of people get tires online and have them mounted at BJs as they have the best price in town.

[b5crazy]

Vinnie, where is Don at VW parts?

One more question. I have a choice of buying 215/55/HR16s 93H or 97H. The 97Hs are $6 less for each tire at Tirerack. Any reason not to get them? Both tires are the same weight. Just that the 97Hs will be a little stiffer.

TIA,

Tom

[crew219]

Vinnie, where is Don at VW parts?

One more question. I have a choice of buying 215/55/HR16s 93H or 97H. The 97Hs are $6 less for each tire at Tirerack. Any reason not to get them? Both tires are the same weight. Just that the 97Hs will be a little stiffer.

TIA,

Tom

Go for the 97. Remember that the W8 requires a high load rating for all the extra weight.

Dave

[b5crazy]

Go for the 97. Remember that the W8 requires a high load rating for all the extra weight.

Dave


That's exactly what I was thinking. While Tirerack says the 93H is OK I usually carry more stuff in the car in the winter so a higher load rating makes sense.

Thanks!!

[evolveVW]

Don Schick- Burdick VW Parts Manager

[b5crazy]

I spoke with Don and he seems like a very nice guy. However, he would only match Tirerack's prices. So when you add tax and driving to Syracuse and back I'm ahead ~$50 if I go online.

Thanks for the suggestion Vinny.

Dave, I went with the 97Hs. Good suggestion.

[b5crazy]

They arrived today. Now all I need is some snow.:wink: