Many manufacturers offer $70–$100 mail-in rebates when you buy a set of four.

Elias paid the bill—which was actually twenty dollars less than the online estimate—and climbed back into his car. The difference was immediate. The steering felt firm and responsive. The road noise that had become a constant hum was gone, replaced by a quiet, grippy confidence.

"Got a shipment of Michelins coming in at noon," Ray said. "If you're here by one, I’ll have you out by three. Mention the online coupon for forty bucks off the alignment."

"I need four all-seasons for a 2022 crossover," Elias said. "And I need them before Friday."