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Best tire deals to shop this 4th of July
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While it seems like summer just started, the 4th of July is already on the horizon. That means 4th of July sales and deals are live at many top retailers — you can save big on appliances, mattresses and… tires for your car.
The Fourth of July might not immediately strike you as the best time to buy tires, but we’ve found thousands of deals across just about every tire retailer, and on just about every tire brand. No matter what kind of car, truck or SUV you drive, you can save big money this Fourth of July on a new set of tires.
Don’t get caught stranded by the side of the road this summer with a busted old tire. These 4th of July tire deals will help you get to the beach and back this summer without a tire emergency.
The best 4th of July deals on tires
There’s no need to reinvent the wheel when it comes to tire shopping and saving money. We’ve done much of the research for you, so you can drive off having saved a fortune when you replace your vehicle’s tires.
Pro tip: To ensure you purchase the right size tire for your car when shopping for tires on Amazon or Walmart, you’ll discover the handy “Amazon Confirmed Fit” or Walmart’s “Check If This Fits Your Vehicle” tool on each tire’s product page. Enter your vehicle’s make, model and year (or your license plate number) to use either of these free tire size calculators.
Walmart has thousands of tires on sale for 4th of July
If you’re looking for truly epic tire deals this Fourth of July, Walmart is the place to shop. We found more than 8,000 tire options on sale at Walmart for the holiday, some with deep price cuts. There are deals on Bridgestone tires, deals on Michelin tires, deals on Goodyear tires and more top brands.
Walmart’s $66 tire deal
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One of the top deals at Walmart right now: Walmart has cut the price of these popular, all-weather Nexen tires by more than $17, bringing their price down to just $66 each. This is a grand-touring, all-season tire that’s manufactured for passenger and CUV vehicles. Each comes with a 60,000-mile treadwear warranty.
The five-rib tread pattern with circumferential and lateral tread grooves increases the tire’s all-weather traction and provides excellent road gripping ability in dry, wet and winter weather. These tread grooves also enhance hydroplaning resistance by eliminating water from below the tire footprint.
The tread design’s lateral grooves lead to a quiet and comfortable driving experience that channels the sound waves through the tire footprint. These tires have an H speed rating. The rims are sold separately.
Rated 4.6 stars.
Best tire deals at Amazon’s 4th of July sale
Move over Prime Day — we found plenty of top-rated tires on sale now at Amazon for the Fourth of July.
Pirelli P Zero all-season 215/55R17 94V performance tire: $96 (save 50%)
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Save 50% on Pirelli’s 4.6-star rated “just fantastic” performance tires. A top name in automotive performance technology, the famed Italian brand is known for high-quality performance tires.
This non-winter tire features a 17-inch rim width and a load capacity of 1,777 pounds. Amazon shoppers appreciate the quality for the price and call these tries responsive in both wet and dry conditions.
Currently on sale at Amazon, these Pirelli P Zero tires are $96 each, reduced from $191.
Michelin energy saver all-season radial car tire: $279 (save 10%)
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Michelin’s all-season radial tire is designed to help save fuel without compromising tread life. Save up to $400 over the life of your tires thanks to the tire’s contact with the road, which evenly distributes force resulting in longer wear.
This Michelin tire features a 31.8 tire diameter and a rim size of 17 inches. Amazon shoppers call this tire “best quality“.
This Michelin tire is currently $279 at Amazon, reduced from $310.
Fullway HP108 all-season passenger car performance radial tire: $59 (save 15%)
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These are all-season passenger car performance tires that come in several dozen sizes. The product page on Amazon offers a handy tool to help you quickly select the right size for your vehicle. The HP108 tires have a 16-inch rim size, 91 load index, a tire aspect ratio of 55 and a V speed rating. They’re designed for highway performance.
Fullway tires are manufactured by Qingdao, one of China’s premier tire manufacturers. Each tire’s asymmetric tread pattern enhances traction and performance year-round by improving steering and handling capabilities. Plus, the tire’s special rubber compound increases fuel efficiency, so drivers can spend more time on the road and less time at the pumps.
Head over to Amazon and save 14% on each tire, so you’ll pay just $59 each. These are ranked as the No. 1 bestseller on Amazon, with an average rating of 4.5 stars, based on 8,800+ ratings overall.
Starfire Solarus AS all-season 102H tire: $84 (save 25%)
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With an impressive average 4.6-star rating (out of more than 7,200 ratings) on Amazon, these Starfire Solarus tires are a bestseller when it comes to year-round tires. Right now, they’re on sale for $83 each, which is a savings of 25%.
These tires come with a 50,000-mile warranty and are ideal for drivers looking for good traction and fuel economy. They’re highly rated for mud and snow and are manufactured by Cooper Tire & Rubber Company.
The tread on these tires is computer-designed to reduce noise and provide a quiet running experience at highway speeds. Each has deep, lateral shoulder slots that help ensure excellent traction throughout the life of the tire. Plus, spiral nylon overwrap in the tire helps improve the tire’s contact footprint with the road.
These tires offer a 6.5-inch rim width, a 17-inch rim size, a 102 load index, a tire aspect ratio of 65 and an H speed rating.
You can stack these 4th of July discounts on Goodyear tires
Right now, if you head over to Goodyear, you can receive up to $330 back when you purchase a select set of four Goodyear tires (through July 5, 2024), plus get an additional $200 more on select sets of four tires when you use the Goodyear credit card (offer ends 9/30/24). Plus, you’ll find great deals on all-season tires, run-on-flat tires and summer tires in a wide range of sizes.
Our team of shoppers is constantly seeking out the best deals available on a wide range of products, so if you want to save money, be sure to keep up with all of our deals and shopping coverage.
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Saturday is the winter solstice and 2024’s shortest day. Here’s what to know about the official start of winter.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, in the Northern Hemisphere. The celestial event signifies the first day of winter, astronomically.
What is the winter solstice?
The winter solstice is the day each year that has the shortest period of daylight between sunrise and sunset, and therefore the longest night. It happens when the sun is directly above the Tropic of Capricorn, a line of latitude that circles the globe south of the equator, the National Weather Service explains.
The farther north you are, the shorter the day will be, and in the Arctic Circle, the sun won’t rise at all.
How is the day of the winter solstice determined?
The winter solstice occurs because of the Earth’s tilt as it rotates around the sun.
When the Northern Hemisphere tilts away from the sun, the nights last longer. The longest night happens on the solstice because the hemisphere is in its furthest position from the sun. That occurs each year on Dec. 21 or 22.
This year, it falls on Dec. 21 at 4:21 a.m ET, to be precise.
On the summer solstice, when the northern tilt is closest to the sun, we have the longest day, usually June 20 or 21.
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The solstices are not always exactly on the 21st every year because the earth’s rotation around the sun is 365.25 days, instead of 365 even.
Will days start getting longer after the winter solstice?
Yes. Each day after the solstice, we get one minute more of sunlight. It doesn’t sound like much, but after just two months, or around 60 days, we’ll be seeing about an hour more of sunlight.
When will winter officially be over in 2025?
The meteorological winter ends on March 20, 2025. Then, spring will last until June 20, when the summer solstice arrives.
How is the winter solstice celebrated around the world?
Nations and cultures around the world have celebrated the solstice since ancient times with varying rituals and traditions. The influence of those solstice traditions can still be seen in our celebrations of holidays like Christmas and Hanukkah, Britannica notes.
The ancient Roman Saturnalia festival celebrated the end of the planting season and has close ties with modern-day Christmas. It honored Saturn, the god of harvest and farming. The multiple-day affair had lots of food, games and celebrations. Presents were given to children and the poor, and slaves were allowed to stop working.
Gatherings are held every year at Stonehenge, a monumental circle of massive stones in England that dates back about 5,000 years. The origins of Stonehenge are shrouded in mystery, but it was built to align with the sun on solstice days.
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The Hopi, a Native American tribe in the northern Arizona area, celebrate the winter solstice with dancing, purification and sometimes gift-giving. A sacred ritual known as the Soyal Ceremony marks the annual milestone.
In Peru, people honor the return of the sun god on the winter solstice. The ancient tradition would be to hold sacrificial ceremonies, but today, people hold mock sacrifices to celebrate. Because Peru is in the Southern Hemisphere, their winter solstice happens in June, when the Northern Hemisphere is marking its summer solstice.
Scandinavia celebrates St. Lucia’s Day, a festival of lights.
The “arrival of winter,” or Dong Zhi, is a Chinese festival where family gathers to celebrate the year so far. Traditional foods include tang yuan, sweet rice balls with a black sesame filling. It’s believed to have its origins in post-harvest celebrations.
Researchers stationed in in Antarctica even have their own traditions, which may include an icy plunge into the polar waters. They celebrate “midwinter” with festive meals, movies and sometimes homemade gifts.
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