Does Costco install tires that don't come from them?

safetyman8888 wrote: ↑ Costco in Vancouver installed tires I didn't buy from them last year for $15 each. They show some of the services here: https://www.costco.ca/tire-centre-services.html

safetyman8888 wrote: ↑ Costco in Vancouver installed tires I didn't buy from them last year for $15 each. They show some of the services here: https://www.costco.ca/tire-centre-services.html

djjungly wrote: ↑ so 25.99 for all tires rotation or per tire? I am assuming if they are already on the rims correct?

derass wrote: ↑I would assume that's for the entire car. Pretty good deal if so. You could also call them instead of asking us...

peteryorkuca wrote: ↑$25 to balance old summer/winter wheels are heck of a deal. I bet you though they are going to charge you or complain that seasonal switch over would cost more.

macnut wrote: ↑ Confusion arising from misuse of terms.

OP is talking about having tires mounted on rims (and maybe installed on the vehicle, or not) .

The cost for this at most places will vary depending on the size and type of rims involved.
Larger sizes and lower profile tires are more difficult to install.
Alloy rims need more care in handling and may take more time in cleaning corrosion off where the tire bead seats.
So, "how much do they charge?" is not a realistic question.

Seasonal swap is an entirely different issue.
Some places will offer this at a fixed price, without re-balancing. And a higher price if balancing included.
$25.99 would be a typical price for all 4 wheels, not individual wheels. Without re-balance.
Sometimes it will be offered as a loss-leader so they have the opportunity to upsell you on other services.
"Sir, your tires are wearing unevenly so we strongly recommend we do a 4-wheel alignment."
"Sir, your brakes are down to the limit, and we cannot let you out of here without doing a complete brake job."

Routine tire rotation. Different issue again. But about the same price as seasonal swap. Balance more likely involved, again at (much) higher price.

The new Costco ad is a bit vague.
They are giving the price for some services referenced here, but not for mounting and installing customer-supplied new tires (for reasons given above).
Whether mounting and installing customer-supplied new rubber is offered at all locations is debatable.
As lennyandcarl says they are always very busy so can't see this being practical for either the customer or the shop.

test9251 wrote: ↑ i asked costco and they said come and line up before 6am for walk in change of tires, is it good idea to arrive at 5am then and not be at the end of the line?

earliest appointment is on nov 26 and i cant wait for that

bkim3 wrote: ↑ I was the first one when I arrived at 5:10 am.
The second person came at 5:25.
There were only 8 spots on that day.
You need to be the first one.

Chowagon wrote: ↑ Can you still get Costco to install non Costco tires? What if I bought rims from Costco?