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Savings of $128 is $80 for the tires, $48 for the labor... Which comes out to $12 a tire. Since it's $17 for lifetime balancing and rotation (now) , you'd pay the $5 balance x 4 to get it to $68 total for labor.
You can also pay $10 x 4 for road hazard, but IMO, when tires are this cheap (for my car at least), it almost isn't worth it... Just get a new tire for that $40.
If you get goodyear brand tires, goodyear stores will fix your flats for free even if you didn't buy it from them... That's usually the bulk of the road hazard coverage that I acrually use.
I have the reliants on my '13 prius... No issues at all. Very thick tread depth even after a year, and though my car isn't a hotrod by any measure, these have worked great through all types of weather. Haven't tested them in the winter as I switch to winter every January.
UPDATE: The banner which was shared multiple times in this thread clearly shows free install and balance. I had a chat with Walmart, and they stated it is a free one-time balance with the installation. If I wanted lifetime balance, then I must pay extra. I contacted my local Walmart, and they confirmed this, and said they are doing free installs and one time balance up to and including Sunday November 27th.
Click the link below and look at post #342 for a screenshot showing free install and balance if you have a problem at the Walmart installation center.
https://slickdeals.net/f/16182100-select-goodyear-cooper-tires-20-off-w-free-installation-one-time-wheel-balance?p=15910
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Sidewalls are definitely thinner but no bubbles or bulges thus far.
I had them balanced a second time since I felt vibration right out of the shop the last time... Went to a more local Walmart which seems to have better management. They've been pretty good since then... definitely noisier than my old tires. I have them inflated to 40lbs all around. Not horrible, but nowhere near a grand-tourer.
However, their level of grip is incredible versus the energys, comparing new tires to new tires.
Im going to test their snow/ice traction this season for the first time so can't speak on that yet..the winter tires I swap into are into their 7th year and quite brittle.
Sidewalls are definitely thinner but no bubbles or bulges thus far.
I had them balanced a second time since I felt vibration right out of the shop the last time... Went to a more local Walmart which seems to have better management. They've been pretty good since then... definitely noisier than my old tires. I have them inflated to 40lbs all around. Not horrible, but nowhere near a grand-tourer.
However, their level of grip is incredible versus the energys, comparing new tires to new tires.
Im going to test their snow/ice traction this season for the first time so can't speak on that yet..the winter tires I swap into are into their 7th year and quite brittle.
I use a Harbor Freight tire balancer. After some minor adjustments, this tool is capable of 1/8 oz resolution. Those dynamic balance machines must be properly calibrated and the mechanic must follow proper procedure to achieve good result.
Most new tires don't require more than 1 oz to achieve perfect balance. You may need to reposition the tire if the rim is not true. The HF static tire balancer has never failed to fix an out of balance tire. Excessive noise can also occur if the tire is out of balance by 1/8 to 1/4 oz.
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So far the order has stuck. It looks like Walmart will be shipping the tires to the store. I just need these tires to last a few years then I can sell my car and let the next buyer deal with the longevity of the tires. LOL. I am a slickdealer after all! 😉
On select Goodyear & Cooper tires."
That should answer your question
#Winning
Plus I made an appointment, so I'll be out the door in under 1 hour AND they'll be installed by people trained properly to do their job (looking at you Walmart #2734 who moved the incompetent cart pusher to TLE to fill the staffing hole. I used to work there...until the day that happened).
Longer life and better performance from the Outlast. The Reliant are ok entry level tires. But the Outlast are a good step above them.
This time Tires Plus just wanted to be super aggresssive and cut to the chase quickly. Tires Plus in my area has never given up. Discount usually does. In the countless attempts over the last 10 or so years for the countless cars I've owned and when my large family and friends ask me to hunt for them, Discount has only won once. I'd guess I've played this game about 100 times in that timeframe.
It also helps if you have multiple locations close by. If you get a salesperson who woke up on the wrong side of the bed, just try a different location. It also helps if the rivals are within a mile of each other...like in my case.
Ultimately, it boils down to YMMV. But it's never failed me.
This time Tires Plus just wanted to be super aggresssive and cut to the chase quickly. Tires Plus in my area has never given up. Discount usually does. In the countless attempts over the last 10 or so years for the countless cars I've owned and when my large family and friends ask me to hunt for them, Discount has only won once. I'd guess I've played this game about 100 times in that timeframe.
It also helps if you have multiple locations close by. If you get a salesperson who woke up on the wrong side of the bed, just try a different location. It also helps if the rivals are within a mile of each other...like in my case.
Ultimately, it boils down to YMMV. But it's never failed me.
Honestly you could do this over the phone also, but they tend to take you more seriously in-person. This typically also means you get a more aggressive deal in-person. Anyone can 'say' they got a certain price across the street, but when it's on paper in front of them they know it's legit.
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