Tire Price Index: October 2026
Published November 2026 · List Price and Sales Price data as of October 2026
What Happened This Month?
- Tire prices rose 2.35% month over month in October. The Tires Easy Tire Price Index reached 103.96 (July 2026 = 100), up from 101.57 in September, across a stable basket of 24,215 tire products (SKUs).
- Month over month, Highway All-Season (+3.06%) and Highway (+2.78%) rose the most among core categories. By average price, Winter/Snow (−0.57%) and Winter Studdable (−0.54%) declined from September.
- Value tires rose faster than Premium month over month: +3.20% vs. +1.03% from September (index 105.58 vs. 101.51).
- Replacing four tires, installed, costs $414 to $1,145 across 20 popular U.S. vehicles, from a Toyota Corolla on Value tires to a BMW 3 Series on Premium.
- Value tires cost 45% less per 1,000 miles of manufacturer tread warranty: $2.58 vs. $4.69.
The Index at a Glance
Source: List Price · Base: July 2026 = 100What It Costs to Replace Tires on 20 Popular U.S. Vehicles
Source: Blended · See methodologyReplacing all four tires, installed, costs $413.93 to $1,145.37 across 20 popular U.S. vehicles in October 2026. Each cost includes four tires at list price, installation, sales tax and the tire recycling/disposal fee.
| Car Model | OEM Fitment | Cost of 4 Installed, Value | Cost of 4 Installed, Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 (XL 4x2) | 245/70R17 110T | $679.22 (n=38) | $933.48 (n=20) |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (LT) | 255/70R17 112S | $736.55 (n=2) | $967.82 (n=4) |
| Toyota RAV4 (LE FWD) | 225/65R17 102H | $563.15 (n=89) | $899.04 (n=73) |
| Honda CR-V (LX) | 235/65R17 104H | $586.79 (n=24) | $923.96 (n=41) |
| Toyota Camry (LE FWD) | 215/55R17 94V | $487.53 (n=48) | $842.47 (n=54) |
| Honda Civic (LX Sedan) | 215/55R16 93H | $448.12 (n=9) | $776.36 (n=7) |
| Toyota Corolla (LE) | 205/55R16 91H | $413.93 (n=26) | $745.81 (n=46) |
| Chevrolet Trax (LS w/Steel Wheels) | 225/60R17 99H | $498.34 (n=60) | $886.07 (n=45) |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee (Laredo) | 245/70R17 108T | $705.25 (n=2) | $857.62 (n=3) |
| Chevrolet Equinox (LS) | 225/65R17 102H | $563.15 (n=89) | $899.04 (n=73) |
| Nissan Rogue (S) | 235/65R17 104H | $586.79 (n=24) | $923.96 (n=41) |
| Toyota Tacoma (SR) | 245/70R17 110T | $679.22 (n=38) | $933.48 (n=20) |
| Hyundai Tucson (SE) | 235/65R17 104H | $586.79 (n=24) | $923.96 (n=41) |
| Ford Explorer (Base) | 255/65R18 111H | $682.78 (n=24) | $1,130.29 (n=16) |
| Jeep Wrangler (Sport I4) | 245/75R17 112T | $778.45 (n=2) | $1,086.07 (n=7) |
| Honda HR-V (LX) | 215/60R17 96H | $467.73 (n=24) | $781.51 (n=16) |
| Chrysler Pacifica (Minivan Touring) | 235/65R17 104T | $675.77 (n=10) | $855.44 (n=13) |
| BMW 3 Series (330i Base) | 225/45R18 95H XL | None available | $1,145.37 (n=15) |
| Tesla Model 3 (Base) | 235/45R18 98W XL | $543.87 (n=39) | $1,067.49 (n=17) |
| Chevrolet Tahoe (LS) | 265/65R18 114T | $820.88 (n=37) | $1,048.02 (n=30) |
*Models that share the same exact fitment (size, load index, and speed rating) show identical figures. "None available" means no basket product matched that exact fitment and tier this month.
Category Movement
Price change for the same tires. This index follows the same tire products from one month to the next, so it shows how much their prices actually moved. Shown for the seven core categories.
| Core category | Oct 2026 | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| Highway All-Season | 104.70 | +3.06% |
| Highway | 105.29 | +2.78% |
| Summer | 105.50 | +2.74% |
| Touring | 103.69 | +2.42% |
| All-Terrain | 103.27 | +2.38% |
| All-Season | 104.49 | +2.36% |
| ATV/UTV | 103.94 | +0.74% |
*Index shown for the seven core categories only.
Average price in every category. This is the average listed price of all tires priced this month. It can move when the mix of tires changes, not only when prices do, so it may not match the index table.
| All 13 categories | Avg price | MoM | Tire products |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-Weather | $169.70 | +2.36% | 395 |
| Highway | $139.92 | +2.33% | 3,530 |
| Highway All-Season | $181.29 | +2.28% | 984 |
| Sport Truck | $230.94 | +2.18% | 247 |
| Summer | $187.74 | +1.96% | 2,001 |
| Crossover/SUV Touring | $179.86 | +1.89% | 743 |
| All-Terrain | $243.05 | +1.79% | 4,513 |
| Touring | $146.90 | +1.72% | 2,066 |
| Mud-Terrain | $305.50 | +1.61% | 1,311 |
| All-Season | $152.55 | +1.53% | 4,604 |
| ATV/UTV | $147.30 | +0.80% | 507 |
| Winter Studdable | $239.99 | −0.54% | 126 |
| Winter/Snow | $199.74 | −0.57% | 1,569 |
*Medians, representative sizes and price ranges by size are on each section page.
Historical Trend: What Tires Easy Shoppers Paid
Source: Sales Price · Jan 2023 forwardIn October 2026, Tires Easy shoppers paid an average of $220.16 per Premium-tier tire and $127.45 per Value-tier tire, after promotions. This trend reflects both price changes and shifts in which tires customers chose, so it is not an index.
Why the Tire Price Index Is a Useful Market Indicator
Tire prices can vary significantly by tire type, size, brand tier and vehicle fitment, making it hard to see how replacement tire prices change over time. The Tires Easy Tire Price Index provides a consistent way to track those changes using pricing data from a large online tire retailer serving drivers across the continental U.S.
Founded in 2004, Tires Easy has sold more than 8 million tires and offers more than 200 brands through a network of more than 1,800 supplier warehouses and distribution centers in all 48 contiguous states. The Tire Price Index draws on Tires Easy's own pricing data and a defined basket of more than 24,000 tire products across 13 categories and Value and Premium price tiers. By tracking a consistent basket over time, the Index helps distinguish actual price movement from changes in the products available for sale.
The TPI reflects Tires Easy's own pricing data and should be interpreted within that context. It is not intended to measure every tire transaction in the United States or represent the entire U.S. replacement tire market.
How it works, in brief. The Index compares the list price of the same tire products month to month across a stable basket, reconstituted each January and July. All 13 categories are weighted by Tires Easy unit sales. Previously published values are never revised. Full methodology →
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