The sticker price of a cheap tire is enticing. After all, saving $20 on a tire adds up over time, right?
Unfortunately, so do the costs of cheap tires.
Throughout a lifetime, cheap tires can cost twice as much or more than premium tires.
Here’s why.
Premium Tires Last So Much Longer
Cheap tires simply don’t last as long as premium tires. Some sources have reported that premium tires last 50,000 – 90,000 miles, while cheap tires only last 20,000 – 40,000 miles.
This can mean you must change your tires about twice as often, completely negating the sticker price’s savings.
Cost per Mile
In addition to extra tire changes, cheap tires cost you more for every mile you drive them.
For example, if you buy a premium tire at $200 that lasts 80,000 miles, you’re spending $.0025 a mile (a quarter of a penny).
If you buy cheap tires at $100 that last 30,000 miles, the cost per mile is $.0033. That’s a 32% higher cost per mile for a cheaper tire.
When calculated out, these low sticker prices begin to become more and more expensive.
Reduced Fuel Efficiency
Cheap tires become even more costly when factoring in fuel efficiency.
Cheap tires are often made with inexpensive rubber compounds and inferior designs. These tires create more friction with the road, slowing your truck down and ramping up your fuel bill.
Even a 3 – 5% reduction in fuel efficiency can make for massive costs.
How Do You Get Premium Tires at a Special Price?
The irony is that premium tires can also be secured at a low-ticket price through England Carrier Services. With this option, you can pay less throughout the lifetime of your tire with some of the best tire brands on the market.
To get special pricing on tier-one Michelin tires like the X Line Energy Z, all you need to do is fill out this form. The form looks like this.