Tires: shopping & reviews

There are couple of ways you may consider when you are going to replace your tires.
1. Do the research online and select the tires you like the most. Then have the replacement done through the local dealer. You need to phone around to get the best price from the local authorized tire/auto dealer. It's one stop shopping but total cost may be higher.
2. Buy your tires online and delivered to the place you prefer and have an authorized tire/auto dealer installed for you. The dealer usually charges you $10 per tire with balance and the total cost could be the lowest you can get.
Either way, you can get the tires best suit your need.
Please note, for the tires listed on the following Web sites, you may not be able to get them from local department store or wholesale store. I guess the reason is those stores sale OEM only (correct me if I am wrong).
The following Web sites will give you the price, specifications, quality ratings and consumer reviews/feedback.
http://www.tiretrends.com/ is a Canadian site.
http://www.tirerack.com/ is on south of the boarder.
http://www.1010tires.com/ is good for both sides at your choice.