tire prices!

[9zero1790]

Seems like tire prices have gone up lately. I will need some new rubbers on the 4g next year so ive been casually browsing. even the cheapo tires are pricey now.

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[LostMy65]

Yes, tire prices have inflated.

 

[Radioman]

Seems like tire prices have gone up lately. I will need some new rubbers on the 4g next year so ive been casually browsing. even the cheapo tires are pricey now.

There is not much that hasn't had a price increase in the past two years.

 

[MountainGoat]

You think tire prices are bad try buying creatine! Use to be $12 now it's $50! I might as well buy steroids at that point!

 

[Langwilliams]

I bought tires last Nov. I started looking in Sept, by the time I bought them (trying to get some miles out of the factory ones before the swap before winter) they went up $10 a tire. Just checked them before posting an they have gone up $17 a tire.

 

[9zero1790]

I bought tires last Nov. I started looking in Sept, by the time I bought them (trying to get some miles out of the factory ones before the swap before winter) they went up $10 a tire. Just checked them before posting an they have gone up $17 a tire.

sad how things are going. i thought about doing a bump in size after the bilstien parts went on but when i saw they prices over 300 a tire i decided it just was not worth it.

 

[NOVA_Ranger]

I recently snagged a set of Jeep take offs, 5 for $500. No way I’m paying over a grand for tires I’ll be chewing up on trails. Just going to keep buying take offs as they pop up.

 

[9zero1790]

i may be hunting for used or take offs too at this rate.

 

[Roofhopper]

We won’t be allowed to drive our earth killing gas guzzling trucks soon enough anyway so why worry about tires

 

[philanderer]

im swapping out the stock bridgestones for cooper rugged trek on monday and went on tirerack to see what i might price them at on facebook and they were almost $1000 a set! anyone local to me wants a set of stocker takeoffs i would give you a good deal!

 

[Blublood]

When I was browsing my local Discount Tire looking to upgrade from stock, the customer service rep suggested buying sooner rather than later. I was told that there is a rubber shortage and there are going to be issues getting a hold of tires very soon. The rep said that they normally order around 6 million winter tires every year, but have only been able to get their hands on 3 million. While I know this is all anecdotal, such a shortage could explain the higher prices.

Additionally, I fear that there are a lot of other raw material shortages happening now, or soon to happen, that only industry insiders are aware of. Not looking forward to all of that finally coming to the attention of the consumer. Thanks for listening, gotta go find my Reynolds Wrap now

 

[9zero1790]

When I was browsing my local Discount Tire looking to upgrade from stock, the customer service rep suggested buying sooner rather than later. I was told that there is a rubber shortage and there are going to be issues getting a hold of tires very soon. The rep said that they normally order around 6 million winter tires every year, but have only been able to get their hands on 3 million. While I know this is all anecdotal, such a shortage could explain the higher prices.

Additionally, I fear that there are a lot of other raw material shortages happening now, or soon to happen, that only industry insiders are aware of. Not looking forward to all of that finally coming to the attention of the consumer. Thanks for listening, gotta go find my Reynolds Wrap now

likely is one of the reasons why. it seems like shortages of everything is the norm now. stock up on the foil while you can. im sure it will be running low now also.

 

[Sophia0110]

I always wait for promotions, rebates, or discounts from retailers to buy new tires. Now I'm looking for tires for my Tommaso but haven't decided which one 650b or 700c https://www.bikethesites.com/650b-vs-700c-tires/ if you hear about discounts somewhere, let me know.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

People don't think about it, but oil is a primary resource in tires. Manufacturing, materials, transportation; all of it relies on oil. As oil prices increase, so do tire prices.

Back in ~2006 I bought a set of wheels for $90 a piece. Alloy wheels. Now they are all $300+. Its insanity. I know I sound like my dad; [old man voice]"Back in my day"[/old man voice].

 

[RDJTX]

now might be a good time to buy a new set, and vacum seal them for future use

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