Discount Tire installation costs about $20 to $25 per tire
Discount Tire charges a per tire installation fee of about $20 to $25, or about $84 to $100 for a set of four. That is more than Walmart's $18, but the fee covers more. It includes mounting, balancing, a valve stem or sensor kit, old tire disposal and an inspection, plus free rotations, rebalancing and flat repairs for as long as you own the tires.
What Discount Tire installation costs
| Installation, per tire | $20 to $25 |
|---|---|
| Installation, set of four | $84 to $100 |
| Walmart, for comparison | $18 per tire |
| Mobile installation, extra | From $50 |
| Washington state tire fee, from 2026 | $5 per tire |
| Maryland tire and recycling fees, from 2026 | $6 per tire |
State tire fees are added on top in many states, so check your total at checkout. Sources: Car Service Land, Discount Tire installation cost in 2026 (June 2026); ThePricer, how much Discount Tire installation costs (July 2026).
What changes your price
- Your state. Some states add new tire and recycling fees.
- Sensors. New tire pressure sensors cost extra.
- Mobile service. Having it done at home adds a fee.
- Certificates. Road hazard protection is an extra you can add.
- Where you bought the tires. Tires bought elsewhere may cost more to install.
- Tire size. Large truck tires can cost more.
What the fee covers
Car Service Land says Discount Tire's fee is not a bare mount and balance charge like Walmart's $18. It bundles mounting, balancing, a valve stem or tire pressure sensor kit, disposal and a visual inspection. It also covers life of tire care, meaning free rotations, rebalancing, flat repair and air checks for as long as you own the tires.
ThePricer says Discount Tire's own installation page lists labor, valve stems or sensor kits, mounting, balancing, disposal and inspection as covered. It notes that mobile installation can add a fee from about $50, and that state fees change the final total. For example, Washington raised its new tire fee to $5 per tire in 2026.
Four Wheel Ask says installation is not free at Discount Tire, but the one fee unlocks the free services later. Tire Advise says Discount Tire will also install tires you bought somewhere else, though the price may be a little higher. Sources: Car Service Land, Discount Tire installation cost in 2026 (June 2026); ThePricer, how much Discount Tire installation costs (July 2026); Four Wheel Ask, does Discount Tire do free installation (January 2026); Tire Advise, how much tire installation costs in 2026 (April 2026).
Discount Tire compared with other tire shops
Our tire installation cost page puts most installs at $0 to $29 per tire. Car Service Land says Walmart charges $18 per tire and Pep Boys $30, while some independent shops charge $10 to $15 for basic tires but rarely include free rotation.
See our Pep Boys tire installation page to compare what each package includes.
Before you say yes, Four Wheel Ask suggests asking every shop for the final price with installation, disposal and taxes, not just the tire price. If you add Certificates, read how the cover works, since in some cases it tapers down as the tread wears. ThePricer gives an example of state fees: in Maryland, four new tires add $24 in fees from 2026.
How to judge the price you are quoted
- Ask for the total with all state fees.
- Ask if the price includes new sensors or only a sensor kit.
- Ask what the Certificates road hazard option costs.
- Compare with $20 to $25 per tire for installation.
Ways to pay less
- Use the free rotations. They are already paid for.
- Skip Certificates if you do not want road hazard cover.
- Ask for a written out the door price before the work starts.
- Compare the out the door price with another tire shop.
How we got these numbers
Discount Tire's installation price comes from guides that checked its public pages in 2026, as dated below. We do not add our own guesses. All numbers were checked on September 28, 2026.
Common questions
How much does Discount Tire charge for installation?
About $20 to $25 per tire, or $84 to $100 for four.
Is installation free at Discount Tire?
No. But the fee includes free rotations, rebalancing and flat repairs for the life of the tire.
Will Discount Tire install tires bought elsewhere?
Yes, though it may cost a little more.
Is Discount Tire more than Walmart?
Yes, Walmart is $18 per tire, but Discount Tire's fee covers more services.