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Driving and buying tires in Sioux Falls

Named after the beautiful falls that are a stunning centerpiece of this little city, Sioux Falls is a great place to live and visit. Also known as the Best Little City in America, after a Forbes article, the locals have taken to this name with delight. Despite being the biggest city in South Dakota it’s only the 131st biggest city in the country! This makes it very drivable, although you do have to keep an eye on the weather, especially in the winter. To help you drive around this great Little City, we’ve put together a guide containing some must-know facts, including the city’s automobile heritage, the right tires for the time of year, and much, much more.

With extreme temperatures comes the need for specialist tires, to keep you safely on the road each winter. At United Tires we have a stock of over 60,000+ new and used tires, all at unbeatable prices so that you can make sure you have the right tires on your car or truck, whatever the weather. We’ll even send them to you, totally free of charge, with FedEx, so you can sit back, relax and have your tires delivered to your doorstep.

The most popular cars and tires in Sioux Falls

The most popular car model

Ford F-Series*

*Source: Kickin’ Country 99.1

The most popular color of the car

White

*Source: ESPN South Dakota

The most popular tire model

Cooper Discoverer SRX

*Source: utires.com sales department

The average budget to buy 2 used tires

$128.88

*Source: utires.com sales department

Sioux Falls tire shops and key auto facilities

I-90 Speedway

46052 SD-38, Hartford, SD 57033, United States

43.6350623

-96.9999393

Huset's Speedway

2012 S Splitrock Blvd, Brandon, SD 57005, United States

43.5715737

-96.5854229

Rosenbauer South Dakota, LLC

100 3rd St, Lyons, SD 57041, United States

43.7227094

-96.8727233

Clean Ride Auto Spa

550 W 85th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57108, United States

43.4757349

-96.7329815

Fast Auto Wash

3608 W 43rd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57106, United States

43.5132906

-96.7727097

Blue Tide Car Wash

1801 W 41st St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, United States

43.5143878

-96.7504568

costco

Costco Tire Cente

3700 S Grange Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, United States

43.5120925

-96.7417196

walmart

Walmart Auto Care Centers

5521 E Arrowhead Pkwy, Sioux Falls, SD 57110, United States

43.541726

-96.6609245

Did you know that?..

Sioux Falls lays claim to the invention of the first 4-door car!

The first 4-door car was invented by Thomas Fawick in the Best Little City in America. The car was called the Fawick Flyer and it was a unique car, for its time, because it had four doors, instead of the usual two. The first Fawick Flyer was built in 1908, and President Theodore Roosevelt was even reported to have ridden in one when he visited the city in 1910. Only 5 Fawick Flyers were ever built and they were all slightly different - quite common for cars of that era. If you happen to be near the Old Courthouse Museum in Sioux Falls you can find one on display there.

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Automotive Sioux Falls at a glance

While not a hub for car manufacturing like many cities, Sioux Falls is home to many vehicle enthusiasts - particularly lovers of big pickup trucks! The passion for vehicles comes through in the city's car shows and events.

Car shows

Two popular car shows take place in the city:

The Annual Winterfest of Wheels is a charity car show where you can see beautifully restored classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles. To learn more about this fun day out visit their official website.
Chasers Annual Car Show is a fun day out where you can show off your beloved classic automobile and meet plenty of other car lovers. Learn more about the fun on their official website.

Car clubs

The city is also home to several clubs for automobile enthusiasts:

Great Plains Street Rodders is a club for lovers of cars, cruising, and socializing with other car lovers. You can find out about the club on its official website.
Sioux Falls Corvette Club hosts lots of regular events for Corvette owners and lovers of these beautiful cars. See all the club’s events on its official website.
Sports Car Club Siouxland organizes regular race days for its members, so if you own a sports car in the city, this is the place to go. Find out about how to join in the fun on the club’s official website.

Winter driving tips

If you’re visiting or moving to the Best Little City in America from a warmer state you’re probably not used to long, cold winters, and winter driving. So here are a few tips to keep you safe on the roads.

Make sure your vehicle is in good condition. Check the tires to ensure they have adequate tread depth and inflation, and seriously consider using winter tires, instead of your regular tires. In addition, keep an eye on the battery and replace it if necessary.
Be prepared. It's also a good idea to have an emergency kit in the car, including things like jumper cables, warm blankets, water, a mobile phone battery pack, a flashlight, and first-aid supplies.
Take your time. Accelerate and brake slowly to avoid skidding on icy roads. And give yourself extra time to reach your destination so you don't feel rushed or stressed.
Stay alert and aware of your surroundings. Watch for pedestrians and other vehicles, and be prepared to stop if necessary.

Choosing the right tires for driving in Sioux Falls

Where to buy new tires in Sioux Falls?

As a small city, the Best Little City in America has a few major tire outlets, including one branch of Costco Tire Center and a few branches of Walmart Auto Care Centres. You’ll also find various local dealers and outlets around the city offering varying selections of tires.

For the lowest prices and best selection of tires, Sioux Falls visit our new tires outlet online. Here you’ll be able to choose from thousands of big brands and smaller brand tires at the lowest possible prices. We price match daily to make sure you’ll always save money when you shop with us. We also send out all tires with FedEx, free of charge, and we’ll even dispatch them the day you order, as long as you order by 1 p.m on a business day.

Costco Tire Center

3700 S Grange Ave, 57105

Walmart Auto Care Centers

5521 E Arrowhead Pkwy, 57110
3209 S Louise Ave, 57106
5200 W 60th St N, 57107
7821 S Minnesota Ave, 57108

Where to buy used tires in Sioux Falls?

The Best Little City in America is a great place to live, but being on the smaller side there are fewer options to buy used tires in Sioux Falls, SD - especially quality-checked and assured used tires. You will find some smaller outlets but for one of the biggest selections in the whole country, visit our used tires online store.

We ensure our prices are the best by doing daily comparisons of the market, and we’ll even match any lower prices you find. You also save money with delivery, as we ship for free with FedEx. And there aren’t any compromises with quality. Before we list a tire it will have undergone a thorough safety and quality check with our tire team. This means that all our used tires have 60-99% of their tread life remaining. You’ll find a special section for once-driven tires which have almost their entire tread life intact but are sold at used tire prices. We offer

Free delivery
Price match promise
1-year return policy
Expert tips and advice
Up to 50% savings

For any questions, queries, or to learn more about any of our tires call our team today at 1-888-566-6214 (toll-free) or contact us online.

What tires do you need for Sioux Falls weather?

Locals and visitors to the Best Little City in America can expect to experience a variety of weather conditions throughout the year. The area experiences very cold winters, with temperatures regularly below freezing. Snowfall is also common here, with an average of 45 inches per year. This can impact driving conditions, so it's important to be prepared for snow and ice if you're planning to travel during the winter months. Springs and Autumns are short and pleasant while Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures often reaching the mid 90’s. Due to the high humidity levels, thunderstorms are a risk.

Winter

The Best Little City in America has enough snow and cold enough temperatures in winter to cause icy conditions on roads and highways. Winter tires are specifically designed to provide superior traction on icy and snow-covered surfaces, making them an important safety feature for any driver. In addition, winter tires tend to be made from a softer rubber compound that remains pliable in cold weather, providing a better grip than regular tires. For these reasons, it is generally advisable to invest in a set of winter tires if you live in and around the city and want to be able to drive safely in the long winter months.

Summer

Many drivers here choose to switch to all-season tires when the weather starts to warm up in spring. They are a good choice for a number of reasons. First, they provide consistent traction and handling in a variety of conditions, including dry pavement, wet roads, and even light snow (if you get tires with M&S markings for mud and snow). In addition, all-season tires tend to have a longer lifespan than summer or winter tires, so you can get more mileage out of them before needing to replace them. Finally, they offer a smoother ride and are less likely to produce excess noise than many other types of tires.

Best-selling tire brands in Sioux Falls*

*Source: utires.com sales department, 2022

The most popular tire sizes in Sioux Falls*

*Source: utires.com sales department, 2022

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DRIVERS’ SIOUX FALLS GUIDE: PRACTICAL INFORMATION

While driving in the Best Little City in America is pretty straightforward, it still pays to get the local lowdown on things like rules of the road, parking, and when to switch to winter tires. We’ve covered all that and more in our driving guide.

Live traffic report

Traffic in the city isn’t a big problem, apart from when the snow comes. Here are some local traffic reports to help keep you moving:

Seasonal tire changeover

With all the snow and winter weather the Best Little City in America experiences, it’s important for almost everyone to carry out a seasonal tire changeover.

Winter driving

The city can see snow as early as October and as late as April so many people choose to put winter tires on for these 7 months of the year. Some people prefer to use snow tires, which have treads specially designed to clear snow and slush from your path and use a type of rubber that doesn’t harden up in cold weather, helping you grip the road. Another popular choice is ice tires, as in the area temperatures can be below freezing for long periods of time causing ice to form on the roads. Ice tires have treads made to break up the ice giving you traction, whilst also using a type of rubber that doesn’t go rigid in the cold.

Studded tires or studdable tires are also a good choice, if you drive out of the city a lot, as the metal studs really dig into the ice giving you the best traction on icy roads. Across the state studded tires can be used from October 1 to April 30 and you can read more about this regulation on the South Dakota Highway Patrol’s official website.

Spring, summer, and fall driving

From April or May until October or November a great option is all-season tires. We suggest you choose ones marked with an M+S mark, to show they can be used in both mud and snow. This means they’ll cope with any unseasonably early or late snow flurries, as well as summer rain, dry roads, and even slightly rough terrain. These tires are great all-rounders and offer value for money as well. They’re hardwearing and long-lasting and will give you a comfortable and quiet ride on highways and city streets.

Driving Laws

Here are a few key driving laws you should be aware of in the Best Little City in America:

Driving young: You can get your learner’s permit at only 14 years of age, although the permit does come with plenty of restrictions. You can read all about them on the South Dakota Department of Public Safety’s official website.
Right on red: As long as you don’t see any signs restricting right turns on red they are perfectly legal.
Interstate speed limits: Interstates here have both maximum and minimum speed limits. The top speed is a swift 80 mph and the minimum speed permitted is 40 mph.
Blinkers on: You are required by law to use your turn signals when making a turn - despite the fact that many people seem to regard it as a mere courtesy. And if your blinker lights aren’t working you need to use hand signals.
Cellphone use: While it’s against the law to text while driving you can make a phone call without using a hands-free device while driving - one of the few states where this is still legal.

Unspoken Road Rules

We’ve talked to some locals and found out some local tips and warnings for driving around the Best Little City in America:

No lights, no problem: In most cities, come dusk, people turn on their headlights. Here people don’t always seem to remember to, so watch out for cars driving ‘dark’.
What speed limit: It often seems like speed limits are merely a suggestion when driving around the city - although we always recommend you obey the posted limits.
Potholes galore: After the winter freeze has damaged the pavement, watch out for the potholes everywhere - land in one wrong and you can dent your rims, or even get a flat tire.
Yellow means go, go, go: Drivers here seem to take the amber light as a challenge to get through the junction as quickly as possible. Be aware of this if you’re the first to pull out when the lights go green.

Parking rules

Parking in the Best Little City in America is generally not too stressful but here are some tips to help you out:

Tickets: If you get a parking ticket you can pay online on the official website of the City of Sioux Falls Parking Department.
Metered parking: The city has more than 1,000 metered spaces in the downtown area.
Parking garages: There are over 2,500 spaces in off-street parking lots and garages in the downtown area.
Free parking: All downtown lots and metered spaces are free every day after 5 p.m. and on all city holidays and all weekends.

You can find full information about parking in the city, plus a map of all the downtown parking options on the official Downtown Sioux Falls website.

Window tint laws

Tinting your vehicle windows is a popular way to keep your vehicle cool inside and to make it look cooler from the outside. Here are the regulations pertaining to window tinting for the Best Little City in America:

Windshield: You may only tint above the manufacturer’s AS-1 lines.
Front side windows: Any tint must allow at least 35% of light in.
Rear and rear side windows: Any tint must allow at least 20% of light in.

You can find the full State of Dakota window tinting regulations on the State Legislatures’s official website.

Learn all about the many types of tints, the latest trends in window tinting, how to tint your windows, and much, much more.

Roads and highways

Sioux Falls may be a small city but there is a major Interstate intersection in the north of the city. Here are details of the main highways that run around the Best Little City in America:

Interstate 90 runs east-west to the north of the city providing access to Sioux Falls Regional Airport. As the longest Interstate in the country, it connects Sioux Falls to other cities in South Dakota including Rapid City, as well as to neighboring states, Minnesota and Wyoming before heading off to Washington to the west and Massachusets to the east.
Interstate 29 runs north-south through the west side of Sioux Falls, connecting with the 1-90 to the north of the city. This highway goes on to North Dakota to the north, and to the south, Iowa before heading off to Missouri.
Interstate 229 is a short spur route that connects the I-90 and the I-29, running to the east of downtown Sioux Falls. This highway has business routes that connect to the downtown area as well as providing access to the Augustana University campus and Falls Park.
State Highway 42 runs east-west through downtown Sioux Falls and connects the city to Iowa Highway 9.
State Highway 11 is a north-south route that runs through the east side of the Sioux Falls metropolitan area and then south to the Sioux City metropolitan area. It runs concurrently with SD 42 for a short section to the east of the city.

Scenic routes

Surrounded by beautiful nature, the Best Little City in America is a great base for some great days out, road trips, and scenic drives. The team at Ford Sioux City has put together their favorite days out from the city, on their official website with their top three scenic drives from Sioux City.

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Best tires for Sioux Falls

With the top four most popular vehicles in the Best Little City in America being pickup trucks then specific light truck tires are often the most popular choice. These tires have deeper treads, to make off-road driving safer and more efficient, stiff sidewalls for durability, and a higher load index so you can tow or carry very heavy loads in your trucks. While these tires give great handling they are not quite so comfortable or fuel-efficient to use on paved roads, compared with regular tires.

If you want to find the right light truck tires for your specific make of truck, whether it’s a Ford F-series, a Chevrolet Silverado, a GMC Sierra, or a Ram 1500 you can search by make and model of the vehicle and find all the tires suited to your specific ride.

Sioux Falls is surrounded by agricultural land, so another popular vehicle choice in the area is agricultural vehicles, like tractors. You’ll find tractor tires at great prices on our website.

Buy tires in Sioux Falls and save up to 50%!

You’ll find the deepest discount tires, Sioux Falls on our website where you can save up to 50% off new and used tires. We use special software to scour the internet every day to check that our prices are always the best. And if we miss something and you find a lower price we promise to match it.

You’ll also save on shipping with free delivery from FedEx - fast and effective. If you’re searching for a real bargain or are on an especially tight budget you can check out our special sections where we have thousands of used tires for less than $50 and hundreds of new tires for less than $100.

The quality of all our tires is checked before we stock them, with our used tires undergoing a complete check to make sure they are safe and long-lasting. Our website shows the amount of tread life remaining to give you a good idea of how long they will last you.

If you have any questions about our tire safety checks or prices you can talk to our team (toll-free) at 1-888-566-6214 or contact us online

Other tire websites

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 Sioux Falls

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Where to buy tires in Sioux Falls?

The best place for discount tires, Sioux Falls is the United Tires online tire store. With over 60,000 tires to choose from you’ll be spoilt for choice with all the big-name brands, and the best-selling tires, as well as more specialist tires and smaller manufacturers. Every tire on our site is guaranteed to be at the best price, so if you find a better deal, we’ll match it. Our used tires are fully quality-checked for safety and longevity so you know you’re getting a safe and solid deal. Your tires will be dispatched with FedEx, for free, the same day you order them if you order by 1 p.m. (business days only) and we even have a 1-year return policy.

What tires are best for Sioux Falls?

The best tires for Sioux Falls are pickup truck tires that are made for tough terrain and all kinds of weather conditions. That way, you'll be prepared for anything that South Dakota throws your way. People in this area love their trucks and use them for everything from driving around town to going off-roadin' in the hills. So it's especially important to have tires that can handle a variety of terrains and weather conditions, and specialist truck tires are ideal in this situation - they have bigger treads to handle rough terrain, and can cope with carrying heavy loads - so throw everything in the back of your truck and head out into the countryside!

Do I need winter tires in Sioux Falls?

Yes, winter tires are considered almost essential for driving in Sioux Falls in winter. Sioux Falls is a beautiful place to live, however, the winter months can bring some challenges, and one of the most important things you can do to prepare your car for the cold weather is to get yourself some winter tires. These tires are made from a special rubber compound that remains soft and pliable in cold temperatures, providing a better grip on icy roads. They also have deeper treads than regular tires, which helps to clear away snow and slush. In short, winter tires can make a big difference when it comes to safety on the roads.

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