Price shop and price match - many good shops will honor and match prices of discount shops. Personally, no way I'm going to Sams, Costco etc. Cheaper prices are a result of subpar tires from the manufacturers and subpar installers and equipment.

As far as tires, everyone has there own best choices. I was sold on the michelins and have been for this car. I have the Pilot super sports and in my experience, handling and ride have been awesome. Even though they are summer tires, wet traction has been excellent and even my ocassional cold weather rides have been fine. On the dragon is when I realized what a great tire they were. Unreal handling. I have about 12K miles on these now and they are wearing quite nicely. Lot's of tread and comfort is still as they were on new.

Good luck with your choice.