All-Season Tires in Hillsboro, KS
The short answer
All-season tires are the everyday tire most cars, crossovers and minivans leave the factory with, and they handle dry roads, rain and light snow all year.
They suit most drivers who stay on paved roads, as long as you know their limits on ice and deep snow. They are right at home on a spring rain shower down I-135, and a little less happy on a glazed-over hill on a January morning. If you are replacing a set in Hillsboro and wondering whether all-season tires are still the right call, bring it in, or we will come and get it.
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An all-season tire is a compromise, and a good one for most people. The rubber is made to stay flexible across a wide range of temperatures, and the tread has enough grooves and small slits, called sipes, to clear rain and light slush. The result is a tire that rides quietly, lasts a long time and does a fair job in most weather.
Real cold is where they struggle. Once temperatures stay well below freezing, the rubber in most all-season tires stiffens and grips less, and on glare ice or packed snow they give up a lot of stopping distance compared with a true winter tire. Some newer all-weather tires, marked with a three-peak mountain snowflake symbol on the sidewall, split the difference, and we can explain whether one makes sense for you.
We fit them like they have to last, because they should. When you buy tires from us, we match the size, load rating and speed rating your vehicle calls for, mount and balance them, and check the alignment so the new set wears evenly.
We look after drivers from all over the area. We serve drivers from across Marion, Harvey, McPherson, Chase and Lyon Counties, and plenty come over from Marion and Peabody for a set.
Why Hillsboro trusts Moxie with its all-season tires
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Hunter alignment equipment
We can check and set the alignment on every make, so your new tires wear evenly from day one.
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An ASE-certified technician
Our technician is ASE certified in engine repair, automatic transmissions and drivetrains, and Moxie pays for ASE testing for the whole team.
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Free pickup and delivery
Within 40 road miles of the shop, including McPherson, Newton, Hesston and Marion.
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You approve the price first
We tell you what the tires and fitting will cost before any work starts.
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What wears out all-season tires around here
- Gravel and dirt roads, which wear tread faster than pavement
- An alignment knocked out by spring potholes, which wears one edge of the tire
- Pressure that drops in the cold and rises in the heat, if nobody checks it
- Skipped rotations, which let the front tires wear out long before the rears
- Hot summer pavement, which is hard on underinflated tires
What we check before we fit new tires
- Tread depth and wear pattern on your current tires, which tells us a lot about alignment
- The size, load rating and speed rating printed on the door jamb sticker
- Tire pressure sensors, so the warning light behaves after the swap
- Wheel alignment, so the new set does not wear out on one edge
- Valve stems and wheels for damage or corrosion
All-season tires across five Kansas counties
We look after drivers across Marion County, Harvey County, McPherson County, Chase County and Lyon County, with free pickup and delivery within 40 road miles of 611 Orchard Dr, Hillsboro.
All-season tire questions we hear every week
Are all-season tires good enough for a Kansas winter?
For many drivers they are, provided the tread is healthy and you can avoid driving on the worst icy mornings. All-season tires handle light snow and slush reasonably well but lose a lot of grip on ice and packed snow. If you have to be on the road early every morning no matter what, winter tires or all-weather tires are worth a conversation.
How long do all-season tires last?
Many all-season tires are built to last tens of thousands of miles, and the treadwear warranty printed on the tire gives the maker's estimate. How long yours actually last depends on alignment, tire pressure, rotation and road surface, and gravel roads wear them faster. Regular rotation and a straight alignment help you get the most from a set.
How much does a set of all-season tires cost?
The price depends mostly on the tire size, the load and speed rating your vehicle needs, and whether you choose a budget, mid-range or premium tire. Mounting, balancing, new valve stems and disposal of the old tires are included in our price, and any alignment work is quoted separately. Call or text us your vehicle and tire size, and we will give you real options and prices before you commit to anything.