Discount Tire has serious disadvantages in this aspect as it charges a higher installation price per tire of $19 against Costco’s $14.Ĭostco not only has a price advantage here but it also offers the following services free of cost to its members: While the cost of tires is one aspect to consider, the cost of replacing tires, filling air/nitrogen, tire balancing and rotation, puncture repairs, etc are also expenses one must consider in the package when buying a tire. If one opts for a replacement but has driven extensively on the same tire, Costco will deduct some amount for the miles the tire has covered and credit the rest of the amount to you.Ĭostco’s customer-centric approach we think is excellent as most customers who spend a lot of money on expensive tires would expect a free warranty for their peace of mind. The 5 year ‘Road Hazard Protection’ provides a warranty for five years against treadwear damage or tire failures mainly owing to manufacturing or handling defects. In the case of Costco, the company offers a free five years warranty on each tire purchase which is separate from the manufacturer warranty the tires come with.
If your tires fail in this time period, one can claim a replacement or refund.
The price for each tire’s warranty can go as high as $100, which is quite high in our opinion. But this is a paid service without which the users can only rely on the manufacturer warranty. Discount Tire offers a three-year road hazard warranty with a ‘Discount Tire Certificate’, apart from the manufacturer warranty the tire’s brand offers. WarrantyĪpart from the price, another factor people base their buying decision on is the warranty offered with the selected tire. In addition, Discount Tire also offers a low match guarantee where if customers find the same tire priced for a lower price elsewhere, Discount Tire will sell it to them at the lower price. Whatever the reason, Discount Tire takes the trophy in this one. Costco stocks three brands and consequently, the tire models would be limited in quantity when compared to Discount Tire which stocks tires of more than 50 brands. Discount Tire clearly seems to hold the advantage here but, maybe not as significantly as it seems. The average cost per tire at Discount Tire hovers between the $145 and $150 mark whereas, at Costco, the average price stands between $160 and $165. While we can’t compare the prices of each tire model, an average price would show us the brand people would prefer. The one with the lower price is usually declared the winner. This is one of the most important factors people consider when making their purchase decision. Though it focuses on a niche market, the pros of buying from Costco include:ġ) The tires being sold belong to reputed brands so one can expect quality productsĢ) Tires sold by Costco come with a 5- year warrantyģ) Tire service/ maintenance is cheaper than Discount Tire, sometimes free What are the main differences between Discount Tire and Costco? Price They include:ġ) Free Tire rotation and balancing of new tiresĢ) They have a large variety of tire brands to offer so buyers get more options to choose fromģ) Financing options are easily availableĤ) The tires being sold are cheaper and offer more value for moneyĥ) One can save waiting time by booking an appointment with themĦ) Dispatches happen soon when compared to Costcoħ) No membership is required to purchase a tire or service Buying your tires from Discount Tire comes with many benefits.