Why Are Tires at 4S Stores So Expensive?
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4S stores themselves require significant capital investment, which makes tire prices higher compared to ordinary auto parts markets or repair shops. Here is an introduction to automotive tire-related content: 1. Cushioning Impact: Automotive tires are one of the important components of a car, directly in contact with the road surface, and together with the car suspension, they cushion the impact received during driving. 2. Comfort: Ensuring the car has good ride comfort and smooth driving, ensuring good adhesion between the wheels and the road surface, improving the car's traction, braking, and off-road capability, and bearing the weight of the car.
Last time I was also shocked by the price when changing tires at the 4S shop. The mechanic explained that the high cost comes down to three points: First, the original factory-certified tread compound is specially formulated to match the vehicle's suspension system, offering better grip and noise control compared to generic tires on the market. Second, the accompanying electronic alignment equipment can fine-tune the camber angle to one-thousandth of a degree, a precision unattainable with ordinary shops' mechanical alignment racks. Third, they always perform dynamic balancing plus four-wheel alignment during tire changes, with equipment calibration alone taking over forty minutes. After the tire change on my SUV, the steering wheel vibration disappeared, and it feels rock-solid on the highway, as if glued to the road. This precision service is truly worth the price.
