Shopping around for the best deal on dependable, quality tires isn't as simple as comparing advertised prices. Most do not include installation, which can easily add $50 to $100 to the "out the door" cost of new tires. Some vendors include services such as disposal of the old tires, while others charge extra and try to upsell consumers. Watch out for shipping fees from online sellers such as Tire Rack, where prices quoted by local installers vary widely and may not include services or guarantees offered to customers who buy direct from the auto shop.This price comparison focuses on seven nationwide chains that sell and install tires: Walmart, Sears, Sam's Club, Pep Boys, Discount Tire, Costco, and BJ's Wholesale Club. The winner offers not only an expansive set of services for a low price but also 24/7 roadside assistance for flat tires. 7. PEP BOYS - cost: $23 per tire At this 95-year-old parts and services chain with nearly 800 stores nationwide, installation costs about $23 a tire (about $90 for four).

For customers who buy their tires from Pep Boys, installation comes with disposal of the old set, balancing, mounting, and a rebuilt TPMS kit for vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system. All that comes at added cost if tires are brought in for installation from another seller -- $10 for disposal, $10 for the kit, and $15 for mounting and balancing. Buying tires onsite also comes with lifetime tire rotation, a three-month warranty on alignment, and warranty options on the tires. The company's website lists coupons, discounts, and deals that may bring down the price. 6. SEARS - cost: $20 per tire 5. DISCOUNT TIRE/AMERICA'S TIRE - cost: $16 per tire 4. WALMART - cost: $12 per tire 3. BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB - cost: $15 per tire Like other warehouse clubs, BJ's -- an East Coast operation with more than 210 clubs in 15 states from Maine to Florida -- offers members auto services and a variety of tire brands for sale. The installation package costs $15 a tire and includes rotation, balancing, flat repairs, and inflation checks for life, as well as a road hazard warranty.

2. COSTCO - cost: $15 per tire Costco members can buy tires at a warehouse club location or online and have them shipped to a local store (shipping and handling included). Hot Pink Curtains UkThe installation package is priced at $15 a tire and includes mounting, new rubber valve stems, nitrogen tire inflation (which helps maintain better pressure than compressed air), and old tire disposal. Extra Large Great Dane Puppies For SaleBuyers are also entitled to rotations over the tire's lifetime, inflation and pressure checks, flat repairs, and a road hazard warranty.Obama Car Seat Covers 1. SAM'S CLUB - cost: $15 per tire Sam's Club emerged the winner for its rich array of included services, coupled with attractive pricing for club members.

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