Originally Posted by
Mark
I would compare what Walmart has on line to places like simpletire.com, tires-easy.com, and tire-rack.com, etc......
I wouldn't be concerned about what is in the actual store. Most tires include free shipping.
If I needed 175/65-14 tires today, I would search on the Walmart site. I would sort "lowest to highest" price. I would scroll down until I see a brand name that is somewhat known. Today I would be buying -
Hankook Optimo H724 All-Season Tire - 175/65R14 81T
$49.16/tire with free-shipping
This is a well-known Korean tire company, & these are 70,000 tread wear warranty tires for under $50. KIA & Hyundai growth in the U.S. has helped this tire company. If I lived in the south & had little concern about snow/ice, this is how I would shop for tires. Walmart will balance and mount tires for you, too.
If you wanted a little better economy tire, this may be a good choice -
Hankook Kinergy ST H735 All-Season Tire - 175/65R14 82T
$54.17/tire with free 2-day delivery
This tire also has a 70,000 mile warranty.
Walmart alone has 78 tire options for 175/65-14 today. Buying a 175/65-14 tire is not a big deal (availability or price) at all! I have never used Hankook tires, but at those prices I would give them a try!
I wouldn't sweat buying 175/65-14 tires at all. When you need them, something decent will be there.