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.
Once you fill out the form, speak with a representative, and enroll in the ECS tire program, you will receive:
- Access to competitive pricing on tier-one tires
- An agent available 24/7 to meet your fleet’s tire needs
- Reservations on tires made for you at nearby tire shops
- One of the nation’s leading warranty programs
- 24-hour roadside assistance
Not only will you save on the initial cost of a tire, but tier-one tires are designed to last longer and operate with greater fuel efficiency, saving you on tires and fuel.
Cheap tires are anything but affordable. Over time, cheap tires need to be replaced, cost more per mile, and increase fuel costs. With England Carrier Services, you can get premium tires that save you more at a special price.
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The England Carrier Services (ECS) division offers various services for carriers ranging from maintenance to support. As ECS members, carriers have access to nationwide discounts on fuel and tires from dedicated team members committed to finding the best price. ECS also provides factoring services with benefits such as same-day funding to a bank account or fuel card. These options allow carriers the freedom to focus on growing their business while saving time and money.