When is the best time to buy Winter tires?

May 25th, 2015 10:11 pm

#1

chatsubo20 [OP]: Newbie; Feb 6, 2015; 11 posts; 1 upvote; Toronto, ON

May 25th, 2015 10:11 pm

When is the best time to buy Winter tires?

Last Winter I tried to get a set of the Michelin X-Ice3 starting around November, but they always seemed to be out of stock. I'm trying to beat the rush this year - any tips/advice about where/when to buy?

Thanks!

May 25th, 2015 10:26 pm

#2

Asker123: Deal Addict; Jan 7, 2014; 2628 posts; 515 upvotes; Manitoba

May 25th, 2015 10:26 pm

trolling?
if not...wait till early fall. simplytire puts a group buy here on rfd.
other places too keep stock at that time

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May 25th, 2015 10:28 pm

#3

chatsubo20 [OP]: Newbie; Feb 6, 2015; 11 posts; 1 upvote; Toronto, ON

May 25th, 2015 10:28 pm

Huh?

May 25th, 2015 10:31 pm

#4

tk1000: Deal Expert; Dec 7, 2012; 32228 posts; 8663 upvotes; GTHA

May 25th, 2015 10:31 pm

chatsubo20 wrote: ↑Last Winter I tried to get a set of the Michelin X-Ice3 starting around November, but they always seemed to be out of stock. I'm trying to beat the rush this year - any tips/advice about where/when to buy?

Thanks!

When Simply Tire posts their early bird sale in the BST forum.

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May 25th, 2015 10:47 pm

#5

chatsubo20 [OP]: Newbie; Feb 6, 2015; 11 posts; 1 upvote; Toronto, ON

May 25th, 2015 10:47 pm

I'm not even sure how that would be trolling lol - is this an obvious question?

Ok thanks, I will check out Simply Tire later this year!

May 25th, 2015 10:53 pm

#6

DJ_Peanuts22: Deal Expert; Feb 26, 2004; 26998 posts; 4331 upvotes

May 25th, 2015 10:53 pm

buy now

May 25th, 2015 11:06 pm

#7

chatsubo20 [OP]: Newbie; Feb 6, 2015; 11 posts; 1 upvote; Toronto, ON

May 25th, 2015 11:06 pm

Why?

May 25th, 2015 11:09 pm

#8

bomiheko: Deal Addict; Dec 19, 2013; 1274 posts; 258 upvotes; North Vancouver

May 25th, 2015 11:09 pm

chatsubo20 wrote: ↑Why?

There's stock now. And its probably discounted.

May 25th, 2015 11:12 pm

#9

chatsubo20 [OP]: Newbie; Feb 6, 2015; 11 posts; 1 upvote; Toronto, ON

May 25th, 2015 11:12 pm

That's sort of what I figured, but I don't see any sales on right now.

May 25th, 2015 11:14 pm

#10

wafflebuilder: Newbie; Aug 3, 2014; 6 posts; 1 upvote; Waterloo, ON

May 25th, 2015 11:14 pm

Do tire prices fluctuate according to rubber prices? Maybe that would be the variable to monitor?

May 25th, 2015 11:18 pm

#11

Spyd3r: Penalty Box; Nov 25, 2013; 992 posts; 295 upvotes

May 25th, 2015 11:18 pm

Best time to buy Michelin X Ice 3 is July 10 2015 between 7-9 pm

May 25th, 2015 11:22 pm

#12

Supahhh: Deal Addict; Aug 12, 2007; 4685 posts; 830 upvotes; Waterloo

May 25th, 2015 11:22 pm

chatsubo20 wrote: ↑Last Winter I tried to get a set of the Michelin X-Ice3 starting around November, but they always seemed to be out of stock. I'm trying to beat the rush this year - any tips/advice about where/when to buy?

Thanks!

early September. Even if you dont see a sale, talk to the store manager to see what discount he can give ya.

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May 25th, 2015 11:48 pm

#13

bembol: Deal Expert; Jan 27, 2006; 19321 posts; 3007 upvotes; Woodbridge

May 25th, 2015 11:48 pm

I like to think Billy (tires23) gives me the best deal regardless when I buy my winters.

I never had any problems buying them even in December, probably because I'm not a fan of Michelin's which seems to be the most popular. I love my Continental ExtremeWinter tires.

"I'll put up color bars before I'll put you in front of our cameras."

- MacKenzie
THE NEWSROOM (HBO)

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May 26th, 2015 12:09 am

#14

chatsubo20 [OP]: Newbie; Feb 6, 2015; 11 posts; 1 upvote; Toronto, ON

May 26th, 2015 12:09 am

Ya, maybe I need to consider other brands too. Thanks for the advice!

May 26th, 2015 1:56 am

#15

coilz: Deal Addict; Jul 26, 2004; 4990 posts; 2020 upvotes

May 26th, 2015 1:56 am

Definitely by the end of September. The stores may have stock already or at least know when stock will arrive.

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May 26th, 2015 2:28 am

#16

Arabidopsis: Member; Aug 3, 2011; 415 posts; 97 upvotes; Toronto

May 26th, 2015 2:28 am

Buy it when it's the cheapest (usually in spring/end of winter). The tire may be an year old, but it's still good for the next 5 years or so (depending on how well you maintain the tires).

May 26th, 2015 6:37 am

#17

eldiablo: Deal Expert; Feb 24, 2007; 15094 posts; 2697 upvotes

May 26th, 2015 6:37 am

Early part of the Fall (mid October) would be your best bet. All the tire manufacturers ramp up their production of winter tires towards the end of the summer months (Aug to Sept.). Start comparing the pricing in the last week of Sept and watching for sales and rebates.

May 26th, 2015 9:32 am

#18

Viperoni: Deal Addict; Mar 30, 2010; 3008 posts; 1356 upvotes; GTA

May 26th, 2015 9:32 am

Sep-Oct, when all of the tire sellers put on their group buys.

May 26th, 2015 9:34 am

#19

DJ_Peanuts22: Deal Expert; Feb 26, 2004; 26998 posts; 4331 upvotes

May 26th, 2015 9:34 am

bomiheko wrote: ↑There's stock now. And its probably discounted.

this.

I bought my winter tires that were original price $150 each on clearance for $50 each. Saved $400.

May 26th, 2015 11:33 am

#20

Supahhh: Deal Addict; Aug 12, 2007; 4685 posts; 830 upvotes; Waterloo

May 26th, 2015 11:33 am

DJ_Peanuts22 wrote: ↑ this.

I bought my winter tires that were original price $150 each on clearance for $50 each. Saved $400.

true, aside from September, June is also a very good time to buy.

Just a reminder to my earlier comment, the manager will not likely give you much of a discount unless you also agree to get them installed at the same shop.

p.s: Jun and September are slowest times for tire shops in Ontario. so I am presuming this is the time they would be most willing to offer a better deal. But also be aware that many promotions or sales are actually subsidized by manufacturers, so these may not be available during these times.