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Driving and buying tires in Wichita

Cowtown might not sound like the most appealing place to visit but since the days of cattle herding, when it gained this nickname, Wichita has modernized, becoming a vibrant and exciting city to live in and visit. Here at United Tires, we’ve collected together all the key facts and helpful information when motoring around Cowtown, including the best tires for the area, major roads, and some fascinating history of the city.

If you’re searching for a tire shop Wichita, KS, the largest selection of high-quality used and new tires can be found in our online tire shop. Your tires will be delivered for free to your Cowtown home or business by FedEx, and you’ll save up to 50% off full-price tires. And with a selection of 60,000+ tires, and growing, you’ll discover lots of specialist tires as well as the biggest brands for the most popular vehicles on our site.If you’re searching for a tire shop Wichita, KS, the largest selection of high-quality used and new tires can be found in our online tire shop. Your tires will be delivered for free to your Cowtown home or business by FedEx, and you’ll save up to 50% off full-price tires. And with a selection of 60,000+ tires, and growing, you’ll discover lots of specialist tires as well as the biggest brands for the most popular vehicles on our site.

The most popular cars and tires in Wichita

The most popular car model

Ford F-150*

*Source: KSN Kansas News

The most popular color of the car

White

*Source: iSeeCars

The most popular tire model

Goodyear Eagle LS-2

*Source: utires.com sales department

The average budget to buy 2 used tires

$125.85

*Source: utires.com sales department

Wichita tire shops and key auto facilities

Great Plains Transportation Museum

700 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67202

37.6862132

-97.3318854

Twisted Oz Motorcycle Museum

527 W 7th Ave, Augusta, KS 67010

37.6780802

-96.987678

Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

204 S Main St, Wichita, KS 67202

37.6847255

-97.3400677

airxcelInc

Airxcel Inc - RV accessories manufacturer

3050 N St Francis St, Wichita, KS 67219

37.7396589

-97.332706

81speedway

81 Speedway

7700 N Broadway, Park City, KS 67219

37.8231819

-97.3381646

Kansas International Dragway

7800 W 61st St N, Maize, KS 67101

37.796626

-97.4392679

Wichita Jeeps Motorcycle Club

605 E 101st St N, Valley Center, KS 67147

37.8645978

-97.3379018

walmart

Walmart Auto Care Center

501 E Pawnee St, Wichita, KS 67211

37.6475903

-97.3349436

costco

Costco Tire Center

9700 E Kellogg Ave, Wichita, KS 67207

37.680587

-97.2278057

Did you know that?..

Wichita was home to an early automobile manufacture

The Jones Motor Car Company was founded in Wichita, Kansas in 1914 by John J. Jones. The company's most well-known car was the Jones Six, a touring car that could carry 7 people. Production ceased in 1921 when the company went bankrupt, but not before the company built more than 3,000 cars. Today, the Jones Motor Car Company is remembered at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum with a display of one of the last remaining Jones Six cars.

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Automotive Wichita at a glance

While not known for its automotive industry or heritage, Wichita is still a major vehicle center and home to several fun automobile events.

The “Air capital” of the world

In the early days of aviation, a handful of cities could lay claim to being the "air capital" of the world. However, Wichita, Kansas soon rose to the top of the pack, thanks to its thriving aviation industry. The city was the birthplace of several major aircraft manufacturers, including Cessna, Beechcraft, and Stearman Aircraft (a division of Boeing). This was in part due to its central location in the country and the flat land around the city. As a result, the city earned the nickname "the Air Capital of the World." Today the Beechcraft and Cessna offices are still based in Cowtown (although now both owned by the same parent company) and the city is still home to several airports and a major air force base.

Car events

Downtown Wichita is home to a couple of more unusual car shows every year.

The Automobilia Moonlight Car Show & Street Party is an annual event that takes place in the downtown area and features a wide variety of cars from different eras, as well as live music and food vendors. The Automobilia Moonlight Car Show & Street Party is a great way to spend a day with friends or family, especially as all the proceeds go to charity. There is something for everyone at the event, and it is a great opportunity to see some amazing cars up close. You can find out more on the official Automobilia Moonlight Car Show & Street Party Facebook page.

Cars for Charities Rod & Custom Car Show Wichita is an annual 3-day event that raises money for local charities. The show features a wide variety of show cars from all over the country. There is something for everyone to enjoy. In addition to the cars on display, the show also features live music, food, and a kids' activity zone. You can learn more about this fun event on the official Cars for Charities Rod & Custom Car Show website.

Choosing the right tires for driving in Wichita

Where to buy new tires in Wichita?

For a small city, Cowtown has a good selection of big chains for getting your new tires, like Costco and Walmart. These stores will carry a range of the most popular tires, however, if you are in need of a specific tire or price is a key factor then you’ll find the widest selection of cheap tires in Wichita, KS on our website. We stock new tires at under $100 plus a huge selection of big brands, lesser-known names, and tires for all conditions, and vehicle types. They are all delivered for free to your door, using our delivery partner, FedEx, saving you even more time and money.

Walmart Auto Care Centers

501 E Pawnee St, 67211
3030 N Rock Rd, 67226
6110 W Kellogg Dr, 67209
2020 N Nelson Dr, Derby, 67037
11411 E Kellogg Dr. N, 67207
5475 N Meridian Ave, 67204

Costco Tire Centers

9700 E Kellogg Ave, 67207

Where to buy used tires in Wichita?

If you’re in the market for used tires Wichita, KS, there are various options around town, including some smaller local dealers. But when buying used tires, quality standards are essential so you want to buy from someone you can trust to perform a full range of quality checks on your used tires.

We pride ourselves on our exacting quality inspection process which involves checks for safety, defects, and tread depth. This means you can trust every tire on our site is in perfect driving condition and at least 60-99% of tread life is remaining. We also offer:

Bargain used tires at under $50
Shipping for free using FedEx
Articles, advice, and tips from our experts
A complete 1-year return policy

We understand that the tire buying process can be complicated and choosing the best tire can be tricky, so our team is trained to assist you in making the best selection for your specific circumstances. Contact us online or call us toll-free at 1-888-566-6214.

What tires do you need for Wichita weather?

Cowtown experiences four distinct seasons each year with an average yearly temperature of 58 °F. Summer can get pretty hot, with temperatures sometimes even over 100 °F. The spring and fall seasons are relatively mild, with highs in the 70s and 80s. However, the winters can be quite cold, with lows often dipping below freezing. The city sees around 13 inches of snow each year and can experience temperatures below freezing any time from late October to early April.

What this means for motorists is that winter tires are a good idea in Cowtown. While not essential, especially if you can leave your car at home on the coldest days, they are a good idea for anyone who regularly needs to leave the city streets and main highways, and has to be able to drive even when the weather is bad.

But if you are able to stick to plowed and salted roads and highways all winter you can also select some mud and snow-rated all-season tires, which should enable you to keep driving for most of the Wichita winter. These tires perform reliably in a wide range of conditions, from hot to cold pavement, wet to dry weather, and some light snow and mud. They’re long-lasting and durable so a good investment for the cost-conscious and safety-conscious driver.

Some drivers prefer a performance tire for the summer months and opt to put on summer tires for the hottest part of the year. With their special rubber compound these tires are ideal for sporty drivers as they give excellent grip and traction allowing for faster braking, cornering, and acceleration, in hot, wet, or dry conditions. The trick with these tires is to always switch them out when temperatures start to drop as they’re not made to cope with cold temperatures and can even cause you to skid on icy roads as the rubber hardens up.

Best-selling tire brands in Wichita*

*Source: utires.com sales department, 2022

The most popular tire sizes in Wichita*

*Source: utires.com sales department, 2022

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DRIVERS’ WICHITA GUIDE: PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Luckily driving around Cowtown doesn’t involve avoiding cows anymore, but with our guide to motoring in the city, you’ll avoid breaking any rules of the road, and always be sure of finding a parking space. We’ll also give you the lowdown on when to change your tires for winter.

Live traffic report

Keep up to date with what’s happening on the roads in Cowtown with these live traffic reports:

Seasonal tire changeover

Seasonal tire changeovers are essential in some areas, but Cowtown is not one of them. However, they can be a good idea for some drivers, as the city does see some snow and temperatures can frequently drop below freezing for 3 months of the year.

November to February

From late November to February or even March you’ll regularly experience freezing temperatures and see some snowfall in Wichita. During these months, if you can avoid driving on the coldest days, and rarely need to leave the city streets you don’t need to change out your tires, as long as you have some good quality all-season tires, rated for mud and snow.

However, if you need to use your car at all times or regularly drive onto smaller rural roads then putting on winter tires for these months is strongly advised. They are made with special rubber so that they stick better to icy or snowy roads and have treads that are designed to cope with snow. All this means that they grip the road and keep you safe in winter driving.

March to October

If you have winter tires on your car you’ll probably want to take them off around March time, depending on the weather that particular year. They should be exchanged for either all-season tires, touring tires, or summer tires once temperatures are over 45 °F throughout the whole day. The specific tire you select will depend on your driving preferences. However, touring tires are generally the most popular choice for drivers who like to stay on paved roads and want a quiet and comfortable drive in most road conditions (except for ice and snow).

Driving Laws

Here are some of the main driving ordinances you should be aware of in Cowtown:

Overloading:, It’s against the law to drive a vehicle that’s loaded up so that the driver can’t fully see out of the front or sides of the vehicle.
Fire engines: Don’t drive less than 500 feet behind a fire engine or park on the same block where the fire engine has stopped in response to a call.
Reversing: No reversing unless it’s safe to do so and won’t interfere with other traffic.
Sidewalks: No driving on a sidewalk, unless you are accessing a driveway that has access over the sidewalk area.

You can find all these local ordinances on the City’s official Municipal Code website.

Unspoken Road Rules

Traffic in Cowtown may not be bad but it’s still handy to know the locals' tips, tricks, and complaints:

Traffic jams: You have to complain about crosstown traffic, even if it only took you 20 minutes to go from one side of the city to the other.
Kellog drama: It’s noteworthy to drive along Kellog Avenue without seeing an accident!
Merging: Watch out for people stopping at the top of an on-ramp, rather than merging smoothly.
What blinkers: Beware that locals will change lanes and even turn without using their blinkers.
Polite and friendly: Here’s a nice one - if someone is trying to turn into slow-moving or stationary traffic, let them in. It’s the friendly Cowtown thing to do!

Parking rules

Parking in Cowtown is generally pretty easy but here are some pointers:

Street parking is available downtown but most spots have time limits so check signs nearby.
Parking lots are available around the city with many offering daily and hourly options. Monthly lots generally only offer the option of monthly parking.
Covered lots almost all offer hourly or daily parking options.
Metred parking is free outside of the hours of 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, except in the area of Century II and the Library, where parking is only free after 11 p.m.

You can read all about the parking options on the official Downtown Wichita website.

Window tint laws

Tinted vehicle windows are popular to give privacy and keep your vehicle interior cooler in hot weather. But remember to stick to regulations around the safety of window tinting:

Windshields can only be tinted above the AS-1 line.
All other windows can be tinted as long as at least 35% of light can get in.
Reflective tints are not allowed at all.
Colored tints can be used, but not yellow, red, or amber.

Find out about the latest trends in the tinting industry, read reviews, get pro tips, and learn about all the tinting options available to you today.

Helmet laws

In Cowtown, the helmet laws are the same as in the rest of the state and are limited laws. The only people required to wear motorcycle helmets are riders or passengers under the age of 18. These helmets must be DOT-approved. But riders of all ages must have eye protection - either shatter-proof helmet visors, glasses, goggles, or face shields.

Read the regulations in full on the Kansas Highway Patrol's official website.

Roads and highways

As you’d expect from a city with a very short commute time, Wichita has a great highway network. Here are some of the main routes through and around the city you should be aware of:

I-35, also known as the Monarch Highway, comes from Oklahoma to the south and skirts around the southeast of the city before heading north to El Dorado, Emporia, and then on to Kansas City. It provides access to McConnell Airforce Base and Butler Community College.
I-135 runs through the center of the city, starting at the I-35 junction just south of the city and heading pretty much due north to Salina. This highway gives access to the downtown area.
I-235 starts at the I-35/I-135 junction to the south of the city and heads northwest, reconnecting with the I-135 to the north of the city, forming half of a loop road. It provides access to the Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, Sedgwick County Zoo, and the city’s western suburbs.
US 54/US 400 runs concurrently from east to west through the city center as Kellog Avenue, connecting with all the city’s Interstates. This highway provides access to much of downtown before it goes west to Colorado and east to Missouri.

Scenic drives

Cowtown is located in a great position for plenty of day trips and scenic drives out from the city. The official 360 Wichita website has collected some of the best nature outings, visits to new cities, and a Kansas favorite - stops at unique roadside attractions, all within a few hours of the city.

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Best tires for Wichita

When looking at the vehicles on the roads in Cowtown you’ll see a lot of people harking back to their cow herding, rural roots by driving pickup trucks. Trucks are more popular than cars in this part of the world so a good set of truck tires is an ideal choice for this plains city.

These tires are ideal for both city and countryside dwellers who like to enjoy both cosmopolitan and rural lifestyles. They drive well on both paved roads and highways, as well as fields and rougher terrain. With deeper treads and stiffer sidewalls, these tires are designed to be as tough and durable as you need them to be! They’re also great for carrying or towing heavier loads, so strap your boat or trailer to the back and head out into the wilderness.

But whatever tires you choose always make sure they’re in good condition, have the correct amount of air pressure, and have a safe amount of tread depth remaining. You can read more about maintaining your tires and ensuring they are in a safe and roadworthy condition.

When it’s time to replace your tires you’ll find a huge selection of 60,000+ tires for all types of vehicle, weather, and terrain on our website, including our value for money, quality assured used tires.

Buy tires in Wichita and save up to 50%!

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If all that seems too much you can always call our tire experts who are happy to advise you on which tires suit your needs the best. They’re available online or by phone (toll-free) at 1-888-566-6214.

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Set of 4 used tires

Tread Depth

0/32

11/32

Average Price

$546.65

Based on pricing for set of 4 new 245/55/18 on other tire websites

Other
tire
websites

Based on pricing for set of 4 new 245/55/18 on other tire websites

Set of 4 used tires

Tread Depth

0/32

9/32

11/32

Average Price

$246.65

Based on pricing for set of 4 used 245/55/18 on utires.com

Savings
$215.65

Based on pricing for set of 4 used 245/55/18 on utires.com

There are always great deals to be had in our online used tire shop. Whether you’re looking for tires for your new passenger car or decade-old pick-up truck we have sizes and prices to suit! Shop at Utires.com for used tires in Wichita

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Where to buy tires in Wichita?

The number one choice for both used and new tires in Wichita is United Tires. With the lowest prices available for the highest quality tires you get the best of both worlds. Shipping is always free and all tires are sent with FedEx to your door. With our online warehouse you can save up to 50% off regular prices and you can rest assured that every one of our used tires has been fully quality checked, and only the highest quality tires make it to our website.

What tires are best for Wichita?

With all the SUVs you’ll see on the streets of Cowtown, SUV tires are a great bet for motorists in this compact midwestern city. Locals love to drive out of the city into the countryside and these tires are great for driving both on roads and highways and some gentle off-road driving. They’re also great if you have to haul a lot of gear, as they’re designed for carrying heavy loads - whether that’s all the gear from your kid’s little league team, or camping and fishing equipment for a weekend away. These tires offer a combination of comfortable highway driving and confident handling on less smooth terrain.

Do I need winter tires in Wichita?

Although winter tires are not an essential item in Wichita, they are definitely a good idea. The city sees up to about 12 inches of snow a year and temperatures average at below 45 °F for 4 months of the year. Winter tires will give your car much better traction than regular tires do, and this can be extremely important when driving on icy or snow-covered roads. With regular tires, you run the risk of skidding and losing control of your vehicle; with winter tires, you're much less likely to have this problem. So while you may not need winter tires in Wichita for much of the winter there are enough icy and snowy days for them to be a valuable investment in your family’s safety.

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