Costco Tire Policy: You Are Forewarned
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- Опубліковано 24 сер 2024
- According to the Internet, "experts" have reversed 50 years of logic & common sense to accommodate the poor driving habits of today's driver. Few drivers slow down under "adverse driving conditions"; they believe that their "magnetic tires" will grip a wet road just as well as a dry road. Costco operates under their beliefs; while the service desk takes your order for 2 tires to go on the FRONT axle, the shop refuses to do that and mounts your 2 new tires on the REAR. The "experts" dealt with frequency of occurrence; it rains somewhere everyday and numerous drivers are in wrecks because they refuse to recognize "adverse driving conditions" and slow down. Blowouts occur, but are far less frequent. So, 50 years of logic and common sense are discarded; I had little difficulty when I had my only blowout because the new tires were on the FRONT, so it was the left rear that blew. The owner of the vehicle that I took to Costco for 2 tires was not as lucky as I when he had his only blowout in his life; he blew the left front tire and had severe difficulty in getting to the shoulder. Costco has good prices, but their service desk should make it known to the customer, at the time of purchase, that the 2 new tires will NOT be installed on the front axle. Had I known what they would/would not do, I would have jacked the vehicle up in their parking lot and brought them the tires one at a time; doing so would have saved me quadruple the work later!
FOOTNOTE: Black tire thread marks are showing up on concrete driveways in increasing frequency. An Internet search claims that this is occurring because new tires are being manufactured using softer polymer compounds and is more frequent in the higher priced tires. If you can "see" tire marks in your driveway, the tire is losing rubber, and deteriorating right before your eyes. One Internet source reports that "sealing" your driveway MAY reduce, or eliminate, this eyesore. The top brand tires used to have an 85,000 mile warranty, yes? I think the new tires of today are 65,000 mile warranty? Designed to wear out faster, you will be back sooner, to shell out more $$$. There is no such thing as a 20 year fridge, anymore; you're lucky to get 10 years from the new ones. It's called "planned obsolescence"...
of course costco listens to the experts. can you imagine the fucking chaos if they just did whatever the hell the customer wants?
the notes in the release paperwork is there for a reason
Nothing worse then the people that know nothing telling you they know something
people that know something telling you they know you should listen
@@barbaralachapell3117 this guy doesn’t know shit
This guy: "Costco is listening to the experts and not the customer"
Statefarm guy: "Well, they're experts, so."
That’s why you replace all 4 tires at the same time. Problem solved
easy to say for you. tires don't worn out at the same time, even using it at the same time
I drive a corvette. The front & rear are different. I have the tires on the rear that I want, as it's MY car. STFU
This video is being reported for misinformation
Ok boomer! Have you heard of when you know better you do better?? Apparently not! Who cares if they’ve done that for 50 years. New studies show why they always put the newest to the rear. For safety! You mentioned it in your video for crying out loud. Why are you old people so damn cranky about new procedures? Times change. Get used to it or get the hell out!
Safety? lol Same with vaccine safety lol
@@rafars2246 yes for safety. It gives you better handling of the vehicle idiot! Way to try to change the subject gaslighter!
A coronary over two tires. Petty!
Yup this is a pain but i still will go to Costco. I have to move the tires back to the front. I hate this policy. They just want to sell you 4 new tires. They have to do it so just accept it.
Its almost summer. By the time the rain comes the new tires will be older. Why cant they just put them in the front. The dont becouse they cant. I want new tire in the front becouse i dont want a blow out in the front. If it happens in the rear i will be better able to control the vehicle. With big rigs the new tires have to go in the front. Same concept. Its is a pain but you just need to pay some other person to move them to the front or do it yourselve. The sell great tires. The sell fresh tires. Last time i had to get new tires i went to a cheep tire store. They gave me two old tires and sold them to me as new. They looked knew. But they were 2 years old. Lesson learned. I only buy my new tire at Costco now. Then i pay so they can be moved to the front.
All tire replacement places near me do this, usually a corporate and tire Company policy.
I've had this fish tailing situation happen to me before; when I was being cheap and young n dumb.... Only replaced front 2 snow tires on my AWD Nissan. Colorado driver experience
Are the BG Goodrich good at Costco or not please ? Thank you
Yeah.. mostly new tires go rear. Unless you must say it needs tire-rotation.
What are you saying? They automatically rotate your tires if you buy 2 new front tires.
@@jay__chugh yup! Industry standard
What’s the Costco tire 🛞 warranty got flat air escaping from side of the tire . I’ve been calling to Costco past 4.5 h about 15x no one is picking up 🙈
Very true if you purchase two tires costco will stalled on the back "Costco Policy "
Costco still does the same as of today 11.29.2022, they can just explain this more clearly and thoroughly at the page when you purchase, not at the site on your appointment.
You have to much time on your hands lol
Dude just put the two new tires on the front when you get home
America’s Tire Co has the same policy.
Two tire purchases always go on rear. Well you are no expert.
Neither are you
I woulda just paid $15 for a local tire shop or mechanic to move the tires up front. Yeah it's money - about the price of a Five Guys burger these days (w/o fries & drink), so no big deal. Done and over with in 3 minutes.
You can get it with fries and drink if u do thr single patty which is still plenty.
New tires should be on the rear because of safety reasons not wear reasons. If a rear tire blows up you won’t be able to control the car as well if it was a front tire.
Actually the opposite
@@rafars2246 There is an article years ago in MotorTrend. They were surprised too. There are many articles. You can control the front not the rear.
@@junboo8730 it's simple. They just want you to have an accident so the money keeps rolling
@@rafars2246 Agree.
@@junboo8730 pepboys did this to me now that I remember. Also another time not to flix a flat because the tire was "worn-out". I started fixing the tires myself afterwards, never had a problem with plugs. If I have any kind of problem next time I need replacement, I'll be buying equipment to replace my own tires...
Les Schwab in my area, won't install 2 tires, only 4
winters only
"Experts" find that if you put the new tires on the rear you sell more tires
agree
Yes!
Let's examine my research... My generation (60's) is accustomed to putting 2 new tires on the FRONT axle since those tires wear down faster due to engine weight, the fact that there is ALWAYS a driver on board, & the fact that the front axle is doing the steering AND drive of the vehicle... My second source, in his upper 30's, was also dumbfounded with Costco, who failed to state, in advance, that they would NOT install the tires as requested. Then, the young clerk at Goodyear Tires, was in her mid-20's and she stated Goodyear's policy of recommending to follow the "experts" would be explained to customers but SHE would put 2 new tires on the FRONT of her vehicle as well. That is 3 different generations who object to the "experts" who favored the rear tire installation because it rains every day somewhere with NO consideration for blowouts. You can follow the advice of the "experts" (such as our leaders); the rest of us will use common sense, logic, & established, proven past practice...
Do you still put butter on burns?
this is the research you need to do for every thing you do , google it first and then decide if you should go somewhere else like a guy that says no tax fees , what ever , don't go back to Costco if your going to be like a duch bag
First off just because you and a few buds from different generations agreed with you doesn’t mean that’s 3 generations on board with you. Your statement about front tires wearing is correct, but that doesn’t mean you put new tires in the front. The reason we put new tires in the back is because the back provides stability. With worn tires you can fish tail and just straight up slide. Your front tires get worn on the sides and rear tires get worn down the middle. If you keep your rear tires on instead of moving them will you be okay… yes for the time being, but why unnecessary wear your new front tires more and sacrifice stability faster when you can have the best of both worlds. Just cuz you used to do something and it worked doesn’t mean it’s advisable nowadays. Take your business elsewhere if you’re gonna complain about someone helping you.
You are better off replace all 4 tires at the same time and rotate the tires every year. Costco will do this for free. If all 4 tires are not in the same condition, you are asking for trouble.
The rear end is the lightest part of the vehicle and the most vulnerable part of the vehicle, that’s why cops do the pit.
Costco adheres to the highest standard in the industry from the tia and the men and women involved in that association have been in the tire industry for decades.
Just put your tires on the front when you get home.
front wheel drive cars wear front tires faster. most cars today use front wheel drive. with the policy costco has you can never wear your tires evenly because your best tires will always be in the back. costco is scamming everyone. think of the cars at a race track, rear tire smoking,rear wheel drive...what ever wheel the power is applied to wears the fastest.
Kevin
Blah blah blah
total garbage
Med tires
Yeah we don't do that estevez tires
Back tires
Don't touch my truck
Unless the braking system is designed in the rear. It's safer to put newer tires in the front
The whole point is to force you into buying 4. Costco isn't the only place. They don't care about logic they want $4,NEW.
Yes, Leta, they WANT you to buy 4 at a time but they can't "force" you. We dispose of working cell phones just to have the newest model, and many other items are filling our dump sites before their useful time is reached. New tires, especially the higher $$$, are being made with a softer polymer compound; the warranty is 20,000 miles less, AND they are leaving black rubber tread marks in cement driveways nationwide. Again, pay more; get less... Thanks for your input. D.
putting new tires on the rear is definitely not a sales tactic. its for safety and to prevent oversteer
You need to educate yourself I worked for Costco for 20 years I'm retired now they would rather walk away from a sale then have a dumbass like you THINK you know what you're talking about and get sued 😔
I just got a quote for $468 for four tires from costco. This price includes a 110 discount for buying a set of 4. If i get 2 at costco it would cost 289. For this price its a no brainer to get all 4. Yes i have 2 tires that have decent tread on them but this is because I choose to not rotate my tires regularly. I also am electing to keep 1 of the good tires to put on my spare tire as that one is pretty old.