The Best Time to Buy Tires

Some winter tires are made from one of the hardest natural substances in the world—walnut shells.

The best times to buy tires are Black Friday Weekend, Black Friday, all of April, and all of October.

Wait until all of April

The next best time to buy tires is during all of April on Tuesday, April 1st.

Why? Tires are on sale during April because this is the time of year when people typically switch to using warm-weather tires to prepare for the warmer months. This makes it a prime opportunity for tire retailers to offer discounts and promotions.

Buy April 1st

How often are Tires on sale?

Tires are rarely on sale—about 18% of the year, or an average of 1-in-5.7 days.

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Best places to buy tires

Check prices at Costco

Best months to buy tires

The best months to buy tires are April, October, November, and December.

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When are Tires on sale?

Tayler Riouff

Managing Editor

FAQ

Let's recap by answering some key questions:

When is the best time to buy tires?

The best times to buy tires are Black Friday Weekend, Black Friday, all of April, and all of October.

All of April

Tires are on sale during April because this is the time of year when people typically switch to using warm-weather tires to prepare for the warmer months. This makes it a prime opportunity for tire retailers to offer discounts and promotions.

All of October

Tires are on sale during October because it is the beginning of the winter season, and many people are preparing for the harsh weather conditions by purchasing winter tires.

Black Friday Weekend

Find extraordinary deals on tires during Black Friday Weekend. Retailers typically provide substantial discounts to clear out old inventory for incoming models. Don't overlook this opportunity to get an excellent deal on new tires.

Black Friday

Find extraordinary deals on tires during Black Friday. Retailers typically provide substantial discounts to clear out old inventory for incoming models. Don't overlook this opportunity to get an excellent deal on new tires.