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Your Roadmap to Snow Tire Savings<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

The perennial question:<\/span> are snow tires worth it<\/u><\/span><\/a>? For the cash-strapped driver, buying a new set of tires you’ll only use for a quarter of the year sounds like a bad idea. Moreover, changing your regular tires at the tire dealer every year is a hassle. If you have an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle and a set of chains, it seems like you’ve got the winter driving situation under control, right?<\/span><\/p>\n

Not necessarily; a Consumer Reports survey reveals<\/span> snow tires are worth buying<\/u><\/span><\/a>, even for AWD cars and trucks. They lower the chances of winter accidents by five percent, and with snow tires, you’re three percent less likely to be seriously injured or die in an accident. The cost of snow tires is well worth it compared to a wreck.<\/span><\/p>\n

Winter Traction Without Breaking the Bank<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

AWD<\/u><\/span><\/a> helps you get started with firm footing on the snow, but it doesn’t solve every challenge you’ll encounter on snowy or icy roads. According to Consumer Reports, “Our evaluations conclusively showed that using winter tires matters more than having all-wheel drive in many situations and that the difference between snow and ice can be significant.”<\/span><\/p>\n

What if you put chains on a set of<\/span> all-season tires<\/u><\/span><\/a>? Do you need snow tires, then? Chains will give you good traction, but they’re not convenient. Long story short, you can use chains on a snow-covered road, but the minute you hit the pavement, you must take the chains off. Unless you’re always driving in a snow-locked mountain setting, chains aren’t practical regarding ease of use.<\/span><\/p>\n

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When it comes down to it, if you’re in for snowy, icy conditions, snow tires are your best bet. Here’s a quick guide on how to make them more affordable.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cheap Snow Tires<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The name of the game for cheap snow tires is timing. Manufacturers and retailers team up on sales and rebates in the months before winter kicks in. Manufacturers craft their snow tires in anticipation of the season, so they have warehouses full of brand-new, high-quality snow tires waiting for consumers to scoop them up before the snow begins to fall. You can find snow tires at a lower price while the supply is high.<\/span><\/p>\n

Buy Them At the Right Time<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

You have to hurry because<\/span> tire rebates and offers<\/u><\/span><\/a> have an expiration date. That date typically lands for snow tires in October, November, or December. Wait till after December, and rebates and sales will be over. It’s an “early bird gets the worm” scenario. January finds winter in full swing, and demand for snow tires is high, so it’s rare for there to be rebates at that juncture.<\/span><\/p>\n

Buy Them Online<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

If you cannot take advantage of rebates and sales, it still helps to find your snow tires online. Buy them here, and you’ll save on top-rated tires like the<\/span> Hankook Winter I*Cept<\/u><\/span><\/a>, which regularly earns a minimum of four out of five stars in consumer reviews. You keep it simple: we get them straight from the manufacturer and pass the savings on to you with free shipping. When you buy from us, you’re not paying for the middleman\u2014the tire dealer. You’re not paying for upkeep on a fancy showroom, nor are you paying the salesperson’s commission. You’re just paying for the tires.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Consider Financing<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Financing<\/u><\/span><\/a> will spread your payments over time, meaning you pay less now. This is a good option if you can’t afford an entire winter tire set before a rebate expires. You’ll be able to get the refund, get the whole set, and maximize your family’s safety sooner rather than later.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your two options for financing are Affirm financing and PayPal Credit. Both offer easy monthly payments and have no interest options during certain promotions. You can choose Affirm or PayPal Credit as payment options at checkout.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keeping the Cost Low: Change Tires Yourself<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

This isn’t necessarily easy for a first-timer, but it will minimize your spend. Here are the steps to putting winter tires on rims yourself (note this quick and dirty method involves a lot of elbow grease and minimal tools; you might scratch your edges if you’re not careful):<\/span><\/p>\n