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Can you still negotiate for tires at a discount tire chain?

I am going to get new tires at a chain like Discount Tire or Tire America and wanted to ask - Can I negotiate or do I just pay the price quoted?

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  1. Well... They have a ton of discounts available. For example: Student discount, auto workers discount, etc. For flat out negotiating the price, I don't think you can do that.
  2. The prices are in the computer, so there's not much to negotiate. HOWEVER, they do have coupons they can throw in. Just the other day I had to go to a WheelWorks to get 2 new tires for my Olds (yes, I drive an Olds). I was told that my factory OEM Michelins are no longer made. The guy then offered me a MUCH better tire... Falken ZE-512's for about the same price. I told him I'd think about it... And he offered me a $20 coupon if I make up my mind. Sold! Even WITH installation and balancing and rotation it's under $200 for both tires.
  3. other than coupons no....they person you talk to is they guy that gives you the set price from the big corporations that own the stores i work for tires plus and when i buy tires i pay 10% over store cost unless there is a special the company is running so no....one of the salesman gets angry when customers ask if he can give them a cheaper price....you dont go to the grocery store and take a loaf of bread the the register and ask if they can knock some money off.....or do you?
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