Purchasing tires from Costco? How many?

Question

I am in need of 2 front tires. My car is 3 yrs old, with 19,000 miles on it. The front 2 tires are always low, and I am looking to replace them. What is a way I can check (myself) to see if I need all 4 new tires or just the 2, and is Costco a good place to get them at. I have never had these tires rotated (my bad), and I am just looking for some answers.

Thanks in advance

Answer 1

Buy a tire tread depth gage and check the tread on the tires. if the tires have less then 4/32" of tread left the I would replace them.

There is a wear indicator built into your tires that will show a soiid band across you tire tread when the tire has less then 3/32" of tread left which is considered bald. I would get the tires rotated and the tread depth checked so you know where you stand.

Maybe the front tires have a slow leak and can be repaired. If the tires have below 5/32" of tread left I would go ahead and replace them.

Factory installed tires on most new cars will only last 35,000 miles so since you never rotated the tires you probably need at least 2 new tires on the front and you may be able to get another 10,000 miles from the rear tires.

The tires at Costco are reasonably priced but are not the same quality that you get from a regular tire dealer.

Answer 2

You should not need new tires at 19,000 miles. If they are "always low", you probably picked up a nail or something in both tires, causing a slow leak. You can get that permanantly repaired a any good tire shop, and it will be relatively cheap. Try Bell Tire if you have one. They can do it for about $15 per tire. And while you are at it, tell them to also rotate the tires for you. Rear tires last much longer, because they don't have to turn like the front tires.

Answer 3

You shouldn't need to replace the tires at 19,000. You should get them rotated first. That way you can even the wear on them and then when you need tire you can buy 4 at a time.

Answer 4

That is too soon. Tires should be rotated at least twice a year. try rotating them first. Make sure the tire pressures are to the car manufacturers specifications, you can find these in your manual or the door jamb on the drivers side. Are the tires wearing in any particular spot? Did you hit a curb or pot hole, bump? The car may need an alignment.

Answer 5

If you bought the car brand new I would suggest just buying 4 new tires. But if you can't afford it then a good test is it take a penny place it in the tire tread and if you can see the top of Lincoln's head then you need to the back tires as well

Answer 6

Once you purchase four new tires buy a air pressure gauge and keep the tires properly inflated and every other oil change move the tires front to rear. I also recommend re balancing the tires once a year. Please buy good quality name brand tires not the discount store brand." The bitter taste of low quality lasts longer than the sweetness of low price is forgotten" Today's motto