Have you ever gone to your local tire store and ended up being a little shocked at the sticker prices on display before you?

It has happended to all of us, which is why so many put off buying new tires until they are essentially running on the rims of their wheels.

That is never a good idea, as sub-par, balding tires can affect the performance of your Kia vehicle in a number of different ways.

The good news is that you don’t have to settle for the prices you see in the store, as there are a ton of great deals on Kia tires to be found online.

Expand Your Online Search Beyond Amazon.com

What many people do when they go shopping online is head directly to the big name retailers in hopes of finding a deal.

While there are deals to be found there, which we will discuss a little later in this article, there are also a number of Mom and Pop type sites that are even more affordable.

These types of tire sites may not have the big names of the stores that you are familiar with, but since they are strictly an internet only operation, they also don’t have the overheads of the big boys.

As such, they are able to deliver some great deals on the tires they carry.

Just make sure that they have been in business for a while and have good reviews from past customers before you buy.

What the big name car tire stores often do is have online specials for limited times.

They may feature a specific brand of tire or have a sale on a particular style that is being discontinued.

This is where you can really make a nice little savings for yourself.

Out Of Season Shopping

Another option is to buy specific tires out of season that you know you are going to need later.

For example, winter tires may drop off in price once spring and summer arrives, which is when you should swoop in and buy.

Coupon Websites

Another place to search for online tire deals is at one of the many coupon sites that are popping up all over the place nowadays.

They will carry all kinds of coupons from stores of all shapes and sizes.

These are sometimes in the form of a printable coupon that you can take into the store, but more commonly come in the form of a coupon code that can be applied when you hit the check-out after making your purchase online.

The one thing to watch out for here is the expiry date on the coupons, as many of these types of sites will often leave up their coupons long after they have expired.

Walking into a tire store to get a new set for your car can be an absolute nightmare if you don’t go in prepared.

Not only do you have to know what size of tire you need, you will need to decide which brand is the one that is considered the best.

Muddying the waters even further is the fact that the prices of each different tire can differ wildly.

“Does cheap mean having to settle for poorer quality, or are the expensive options going to end up being a huge waste of your money?”

 

X Tire Brand Or Y?

One person might tell you that X brand of tire is the best, while other will argue that Y brand is tops.

The fact is that they both might be right, as it will very much depend on the driving conditions and other factors.

For example, let’s imagine that you drive in harsh winter conditions for a few months out of the year and need tires to get you through that.

It may well be that Goodyear make great winter tires at an affordable price, while the high-end Pirelli tires just don’t cut it in cold conditions.

That said, Pirelli might do a great fair weather tire that is better than what Goodyear provides.

We are not saying that is the case with either scenario, but simply that answering which tire brand is best can be very subjective.

The Type Of Tires

The next thing to consider is the type of car that you drive.

A Hyundai Veloster Turbo is going to need sporty, performance style tires to give it the grip to the road that it needs, whereas the Kia Sedona won’t need anything that flashy in order to get the job done.

Again, one brand of tires might fit the bill better than others for both of those specific jobs.

That is all without even talking about pricing, as we all have a budget that has to be adhered to.

You will find that some brands make great low-priced tires, while some of the bargain brands aren’t really worth the tuber they ride on.

If you want the task of picking the right brand to be a little easier, look at the tires that came with your new car.

Automakers put a lot of effort into picking the tires that best complement their vehicles.

If you find that they deliver a great ride, you might just want to stick with that same brand.

If that specific type of tire ends up being a little more than you can afford, you best bet is to head to your local tire store to talk to an expert about which brands would be best suited to replace the existing tires on your car.