Tax Time is Tire Time

Take Advantage of Tax Time!

For many people, tax time is the time to do big things. Sometimes this involves buying a new toy - who doesn't want a fishing boat or a new guitar? But just as often it is the perfect time to do critical maintenance on your car or your house.

Tires and brake jobs are in the top three Maintenance Items on Your Car

An oil change is the other one, coming in at number one - and thankfully much less expensive than tires, or brakes. A standard brake job is around $65 per axle for disk brakes, plus parts of course; but, if rotors need to be replaced, the job can quickly get into the $200-$300 range, or higher.

And tires are more expensive - a set of small good bargain tires will still run over $300; larger performance tires, or all terrain or mud tires can easily go for $300 or more per tire.

Scheduling these more expensive maintenance items during tax time is a great way to deal with them, even if a trip might sound better - after all, if your tires wear out halfway through the trip, where will you be?

On the side of the road, that's where.

Look Before You Buy - The Best Deal Isn't Always The Cheapest Option

Whether you are spending tax money, paying for them out of pocket or financing your tires, check around! Consider how long the company has been in business, and ask about roadside hazard coverage - and ask exactly what it covers. Some stores offer this service, but the coverage is so limited it almost makes it meaningless. Make sure you know how often the tires need to be rotated; if you have a treadwear warranty, you will need to rotate the tires within the manufacturers specifications or the warranty will be voided.

Aside from that, regularly rotating your tires greatly extends the life of the tire. Depending on how many miles you drive, a set of tires could easily last you 5 years or more IF you take care of them - the standard set by most tire companies is 3,000 miles.

Big Tires can mean Big Savings

The other great thing about tax time is that you will find really good deals on the more expensive tires, as well as some excellent financing opportunities. If you have a high performance car, or a desire for a new set of wheels and mud tires, this is the right time of year to buy! Not only are there good deals at the dealer, but many manufacturers also offer rebates this time of year - just ask your local tire store about any rebates; these are most often paid via a prepaid VISA card that is sent to you in the mail, but on some tire and wheel packages these manufacturer rebates can amount to a very nice discount.

This blog post was written by the professionals at Maiden Tire and Wheel in Maiden NC We specialize in high performance auto and All Terrain and Mud Tires and have some great Tax Time Tire deals - for great deals and financing on tires in Maiden, call now!