Buy 3 Tires, Get the 4th for $1—Plus Free Tire Rotations, Repairs and More Specials!

A set of winter tires doesn't cost as much as you may think. You may be able to get one without increasing your overall costs much, if at all, when you buy them early in your ownership of a new car. That's because using the tires from around Thanksgiving til just before federal tax day April 15 will extend the life of your regular tires, explains Woody Rogers, director of tire information for online retailer the Tire Rack. Winter tires use specially formulated rubber and tread patterns to improve your vehicle's handling on snow, ice and in cold weather. "Winter tires are better suited to cold temperatures," IHS Markit senior analyst Stephanie Brinley said. "A good winter tire will give you more control whenever the temperature falls." That's because modern tires use carefully tested formulas to keep their rubber supple and grippy in cold temperatures. The rubber compounds in high-performance summer tires and so-called "all-season" tires lose some of their flexibility and ability to stick to the road on days below 40 degrees, particularly if the pavement is wet. The new compounds also mean the tires last longer and make less noise than old-fashioned snow tires, which got their extra traction by having deep, knobby tread like a tractor or ATV. More: Michigan in for warmer, drier-than-usual winter More: Swollen wheel nuts create danger and inconvenience on the road Winter tire season starts sooner the farther north you live, or if you regularly drive very early in the morning, before the day begins to warm up. Even all-wheel-drive vehicles benefit from tires that keep their grip when it's cold. "Today's tire compounds improve traction at the molecular level for snow and cold pavement," Woody Rogers, Tire Rack director of tire information. (Photo: The Tire Rack) The extra traction makes the vehicle more responsive to steering and braking. It's likely to accelerate better to clear busy intersections. "Today's tire compounds improve traction at the molecular level for snow and cold pavement," Rogers said. "Using summer or all-season tires on a cold day is like putting a Snickers bar in the freezer: You can shatter it with a hammer. The rubber of a summer tire can actually crack in 15-degree weather." Buy PhotoTraffic on I-96 in Detroit headed into downtown craws slowly during a morning snow storm that hit the area on Wednesday, February 5, 2014. (Photo: Eric Seals, Detroit Free Press) Winter tires wear out quickly if you use them when temperatures are consistently in the 50s. Just as summer tires' rubber compound is less sticky at cold temperatures, winter tires lose grip because they become too soft in warm temperatures. Prices for a set of four winter tires can start as low as $100 each, depending on the vehicle. "If you use winter tires four months of the year, you'll extend the life of your regular tires by a year" over five or six years, Lynch said. Wetmore's sells about 40 sets of winter tires a year. Many people buy rugged steel wheels to go with their winter tires and protect expensive sport wheels from dings and salt, said Chris Lynch, owner of Wetmore's Tire and Auto in Ferndale. Steel wheels can start below $40. Most tire shops will change and balance four tires for $80-$100. If your car has tire pressure sensors, the tire service association requires service shops to install them with new tires, at around $50 apiece. "If my insurance deductible is $1,000, the tires pay for themselves if I avoid one bent wheel or fender bender," Rogers said. If you buy a set of snow tires when you get a new car and drive about 15,000 miles a year, the winter tires should extend the factory tires' life enough that the original tires are still OK if you sell the car after six years. "You trade your car with a half to two-thirds worn all-season tires," he said.

Updated November 10, 2026. See our current tire and service offers, including free lifetime tire rotations and repairs. Fall is here in Michigan, and now is the time to make sure your tires, brakes and suspension are ready for colder temperatures, wet roads and the winter driving season ahead. From October 1 through November 30, 2026, Milnes Chevrolet in Imlay City is offering the 2026 Chevrolet Certified Service Fall Fresh Start Tire Event. During this limited-time event, purchase three eligible tires and get the fourth tire for only $1. Contact our team to check appointment availability and reserve your preferred date. Schedule your service appointment now, or call the Milnes Chevrolet Service Department at 866-611-1028. Buy 3 Eligible Tires and Get 1 for $1 The Fall Fresh Start Tire Event offers Chevrolet owners an opportunity to save up to $450 when purchasing four eligible tires. The offer is available on qualifying tires from 11 participating brands: BFGoodrich Bridgestone Continental Cooper Firestone Goodyear Kelly Michelin Hankook Pirelli Uniroyal General tires are not included in the 2026 Fall Fresh Start promotion. Eligible tires must be purchased and installed through the GM Tire Program at Milnes Chevrolet. The maximum eligible retail price is $450 per tire. If the selected tires cost more than $450 each, the customer may pay the difference between $450 and the higher price of the fourth tire while still receiving the maximum promotional savings. Additional Around the Wheel Savings The Fall Fresh Start Event isn’t limited to tires. Chevrolet Certified Service also offers eligible rebates on select “Around the Wheel” parts and services, including: Brake pads Brake rotors Shocks Struts Tire pressure monitoring system sensors Eligible owners may receive up to $240 in additional rebates across qualifying brake, suspension and tire-pressure-monitoring components. These eligible Around the Wheel rebates may be combined with the tire-event savings, creating a potential opportunity to save on several important areas of your vehicle during one service visit. Ask our service team about current rebate amounts and complete eligibility details. Can Other Tire Offers Be Combined With This Promotion? The Buy 3 Tires, Get 1 for $1 offer cannot be combined with tire manufacturer rebates or the Tire Price Match Guarantee. Customers may choose whichever eligible tire offer provides the better value, but the offers cannot be used together on the same tire purchase. Eligible customers may use accumulated My Chevrolet Rewards points toward their tire purchase and still receive the fourth qualifying tire for $1. Milnes Chevrolet Can Pick Up and Deliver Your Vehicle Don’t have time to sit at the dealership while your tires or other services are completed? Milnes Chevrolet can help make your appointment more convenient with vehicle pickup and delivery. We can arrange to pick up your vehicle, bring it to our Chevrolet Certified Service Center for its scheduled service and return it when the work is complete. Ask about pickup and delivery availability when scheduling your appointment. Why Schedule Your Tire Appointment Now? The promotion runs through November 30, 2026. Contact us now to reserve an appointment. Tire promotions this significant generate a lot of interest, and the most convenient appointment times may fill quickly. Scheduling early can also give our team time to confirm your tire size, check participating-brand availability and order the appropriate tires for your vehicle. Booking ahead is especially important if you: Need a specific tire brand or model Drive a truck or SUV with a less-common tire size Want pickup and delivery Need an early morning, late afternoon or Saturday appointment Want your vehicle ready before Michigan winter weather arrives Is Your Vehicle Ready for Fall and Winter? New tires can make a major difference when driving through rain, slush, snow and freezing temperatures—but tires are only one part of your vehicle’s around-the-wheel system. While your Chevrolet is here, our Certified Service technicians can inspect important components such as: Tire tread depth and condition Tire pressure Brake pads and rotors Shocks and struts Tire pressure monitoring sensors Wheel alignment Battery condition Fluid levels Windshield wipers Addressing worn tires, brakes or suspension components before winter can help improve traction, handling, braking and overall driving confidence. Schedule the Fall Fresh Start Tire Event at Milnes Chevrolet The Buy 3 Tires, Get 1 for $1 promotion is available from October 1 through November 30, 2026 at Milnes Chevrolet. With up to $450 in potential tire savings, additional qualifying Around the Wheel rebates and convenient pickup and delivery availability, this is an excellent opportunity to prepare your vehicle for Michigan’s fall and winter driving conditions. Appointments will fill quickly. Make your appointment now. Schedule Chevrolet Certified Service online or call 866-611-1028. Milnes Chevrolet is located at 1900 South Cedar Street in Imlay City, Michigan. Offer valid October 1-November 30, 2026, on eligible tires purchased and installed through the GM Tire Program at a participating dealership. Qualifying brands include BFGoodrich, Bridgestone, Continental, Cooper, Firestone, Goodyear, Kelly, Michelin, Hankook, Pirelli and Uniroyal. Maximum eligible consumer price is $450 per tire. Other tire offers, manufacturer rebates and the Tire Price Match Guarantee cannot be combined with the Buy 3 Tires, Get 1 for $1 promotion. Additional Around the Wheel rebate eligibility and amounts vary. Pickup and delivery are subject to availability and service-area limitations. See Milnes Chevrolet for complete details.

A cold morning is an inconvenient time to find out your vehicle needs attention. You may already have a full day planned: work, school drop-off, appointments and a stop at the grocery store. A battery inspection before winter gives you an opportunity to address concerns while the visit can still fit your schedule. At Milnes Chevrolet Certified Service in Imlay City, you can ask about checking the conventional 12-volt starting battery in your gas or diesel vehicle. Battery condition cannot be determined from age or appearance alone, and a starting problem does not automatically mean the battery needs replacement. What Makes a Battery Check Useful? Chevrolet recommends periodic battery inspections and testing. Its service guidance describes checking for cracks, leaks and corrosion, along with a conductance test to help assess battery health. The value is in having information about the battery in your vehicle. If a test suggests further attention is needed, ask your advisor to explain the result and the next step. If the battery is performing properly, you have a useful reference point for future maintenance. Bring any previous battery paperwork if you have it. A receipt can help establish the installation date and identify the battery already in the vehicle. If you do not have those records, tell the advisor what you know instead of guessing. Describe the Problem, Not Just the Part When you schedule, explain what happened. Did the vehicle fail to start after sitting for several days? Was there a clicking sound? Did you need a jump-start? Did a warning appear on the dashboard? Chevrolet notes that a no-start condition can involve several causes, including the battery, cable connections or charging system. That is why describing the symptom is more useful than requesting a replacement before the cause has been checked. A photo of the message can help, provided it was taken safely while parked. Write down when the problem occurred, whether the engine was cold and whether the issue happened more than once. You do not need to know the technical terms to give the service team helpful information. Tell Us How the Vehicle Is Used A vehicle driven regularly on longer trips has a different routine from one that sits for much of the week. Chevrolet identifies infrequent use, short-distance driving and certain accessory-related conditions among the factors that can contribute to battery wear. Let your advisor know about extended parking, recent changes in driving habits and accessories that have been added. Mention a dash camera, additional lighting or other equipment if it is relevant. Those details help the technician understand the situation. If you store a vehicle for part of the year, ask for guidance specific to its model and equipment. Battery care should follow the owner's manual. Avoid choosing a storage or charging method simply because it worked on a different vehicle. If Replacement Is Needed, Match the Vehicle Shopping for a battery involves more than finding one that physically fits. Chevrolet advises choosing the correct size, reserve capacity and cold-cranking-amp rating for the vehicle. Ask your advisor to explain the recommended battery, installed price and applicable warranty. If your vehicle has particular electrical or starting-system requirements, those should be part of the recommendation. Keeping a record of the replacement date makes future service conversations easier. A larger number on a label does not automatically mean a better choice. The battery should match the manufacturer's requirements for your vehicle. Make the Appointment Fit Your Day When requesting a visit, ask whether the battery check can be combined with service already due. Give the team your vehicle's year, model and mileage, describe any symptoms, and explain whether you plan to wait or drop it off. Before authorizing additional work, ask for an explanation and estimate. You should understand what was found, what is recommended and what the appointment is expected to involve. If the vehicle is not starting reliably, tell us before trying to bring it in. Ask about the appropriate next step rather than assuming you will be able to drive it to the dealership. A Quick Battery-Visit Checklist Record the warning message or starting symptom. Note when it happened and how long the vehicle had been parked. Bring a previous battery receipt if available. Mention accessories and recent electrical work. Ask for the test result and any recommended next steps. Confirm pricing and transportation arrangements before work begins. Schedule Chevrolet Service in Imlay City Visit our service scheduling page or call 866-611-1028. Milnes Chevrolet is located at 1900 South Cedar Street in Imlay City, Michigan. You can also review our current service information and offers before your visit. Tell us what your vehicle has been doing, and we will help you plan the next step. This article concerns conventional starting batteries, not high-voltage EV or hybrid battery systems. Follow your owner's manual. Do not attempt to charge a frozen or visibly damaged battery; contact a service professional.