What information should you prepare before going?
The more prepared you are before coming to the dealer, the more assured you can be to find the right tire for your driving needs and have confidence in your purchase.
First, make sure you know what tire size is compatible with your vehicle using our Tire Selector tool, looking on your current tires, or in your vehicle’s manual or tire information door sticker.
Next, think about what you need your tires to be able to do for you: what weather or road conditions will you drive in, how you like to drive, etc.
If you’ve done all of this using our Tire Selector tool, you can easily print out your search information or send it to your cell phone/email. The information pack will have all the information on your search, your selected product, and other compatible alternatives.
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5 questions to ask the dealer
What type of tires do you recommend for my vehicle and my specific driving needs (weather conditions, types of roads, driving style, etc.)?
For that type of tire, what specific product do you recommend?
Why do you recommend this tire over others?
Does its price include mounting and balancing?
Are any other services included?
Availability and price
- If a tire you’ve selected is not immediately available at your dealer, you can ask them to order it.
- Remember that a good price does not always reflect good value: tires that lasts longer can help you save on fuel and help keep you safe, offering better value in the long run.
FAQ
Read our Frequently Asked Questions.
Come with your tire size, your vehicle details, and a clear sense of your priorities. The tire size is on the door jamb sticker or the sidewall of your current tires. Vehicle year, make, model, and trim help the dealer confirm compatibility. Priorities — whether you care most about tread life, comfort, wet grip, or winter capability — narrow the options and make the conversation faster. Arriving without this information often leads to a generic recommendation rather than the right fit.
Five worth asking every time:
Is this tire compatible with my vehicle's OE specifications, including any marked requirements?
What does the treadwear warranty cover, and what maintenance is required to keep it valid?
Does the price include mounting, balancing, and disposal of my old tires?
Will you check the wheel alignment while the tires are off the vehicle?
Are there any current promotions or rebates on these tires that I can apply?
A dealer can look it up from your vehicle details, but knowing it yourself means you can compare prices before you arrive and spot any fitment discrepancies. The size is in three places: the door jamb sticker, the vehicle owner's manual, and the sidewall of your current tires. If your current tires aren't the factory size for some reason, the door jamb sticker is the authoritative source for what your vehicle should be running.
Yes. Coming in with a specific model in mind — or a shortlist of two or three — shifts the conversation from general advice to validating fit and pricing. Michelin's tire selector lets you save or share your results before visiting a retailer, so you can walk in with options already matched to your vehicle. It also makes it easier to compare quotes between shops.
Cross-reference it against your door jamb sticker and owner's manual. The recommended tire must meet the specified size, load index, and speed rating. If a dealer suggests going smaller in size or lower in load capacity than the factory specification, that's a concern. If the suggestion is a higher load or speed rating, that's generally fine. Unfamiliar OE markings on your current tires are worth mentioning — an authorized Michelin dealer can confirm whether the replacement carries the same approved designation.
Most mileage warranties require documented evidence of regular tire rotation at the interval specified by the manufacturer. Some also require proof of correct inflation pressure maintenance. Keeping service receipts from oil changes and tire rotations is the simplest way to protect warranty coverage. Ask the dealer to confirm the specific requirements for any warranty that applies to the tires you're purchasing.
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