Shop Tires on Sale for Illinois: Choose from More than 60,000 Options

Before planning a route in Illinois, it is highly recommended to check the traffic conditions beforehand. Traffic in the state, especially in its biggest cities, can be really bad! Here are a few online resources that will help you to avoid traffic jams:

• Getting Around Illinois
• The official site of the Illinois Department of Transportation
• Via Michelin Live Map

The smart choice for Illinois

With two distinct seasons, Illinois’ climate is calling for the tire changeover, and yet, according to the United Tires sales department, Illinoisans tend to drive on all-season tires all year round. It is a smart choice: the versatile performance of these tires allows a safe and comfortable ride in mild, not-too-extreme weather conditions. Choose from our selection of over 50,000 all-season tires! But for securing yourself and your family a super safe ride, consider a seasonal tire changeover.

Warm-season changeover

The warm season in Illinois lasts from early June to late September. But usually, we recommend considering a tire changeover around April-May, depending on the weather conditions. If you live in an area where the summer temperature holds steadily above 45 °F, consider getting tires with a higher performance than the all-season ones. The steady grip with the hot road surface, the good handling, and the great aquaplaning even in the heavy rain are guaranteed by the summer, or performance tires. Choose them if you prefer to be in total control of the road!

Cold-season changeover

The cold season in Illinois begins in early December and lasts until the beginning of March, with daily temperatures below 45 °F. When the weather gets this cold, and the road’s surface gets icy, you may want to change the tires for the winter ones that won’t go stiff and “freeze”. Winter tires are designed from a softer rubber compound that allows better grip on the icy road surface. Their tread pattern is brutal, with deeper grooves for better tracking in snow or slush. Check out our selection of quality used winter tires, choose the right model for your vehicle, and save up to 50% of your tire budget!

United Tires customer service is here to assist you with a seasonal tire choice. Give us a call at 773-840-0282 or call toll-free at 1-888-566-6214, let us know your location, driving style, and conditions, and we will offer you the best tire deals! And remember, that all Illinoisans benefit from our headquarters location in Chicago: you get the fastest FedEx Ground shipping in all of the U.S.!

Here are some Illinois rules of the road that you should know before starting your road trip here:

1. Only drivers over 19 years of age can use hands-free, but if the driver is under 19 years of age, only single-ear hands-free devices are allowed
2. Drivers must at all times yield to pedestrians, funeral processions, as well as in any situation where accidents can be avoided by yielding
3. No loud music coming from your car in Illinois is allowed. 75 feet is the least legal distance from the sound source to people who can hear it
4. Leaving a distance of 3 feet or more if passing a cyclist or a pedestrian is a must
5. Driving under the influence of medical cannabis is illegal in Illinois
6. Passing a school bus on a 2nd lane while its lights are flashing and/or when it’s loading and unloading passengers is a serious offense in Illinois and can lead to a three-month license suspension
7. When the windshield wipers are in use due to weather conditions, headlights must be switched on
8. The use of radar jamming devices is strictly prohibited in Illinois for any vehicles

In the state of Illinois, no parking is allowed:

• In front of a driveway, on a bridge, on railroad tracks, in highway tunnels, on controlled access roads, on crossovers
• On the paved roads outside of private residences or businesses, if the driver can park someplace else
• On the sidewalks
• Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant
• Within 30 feet of a traffic signal, flashing beacon, or yield sign
• No double-parking on the road beside a parked vehicle

Look for the signposts! If the local parking law differs from the state’s, the according sign would state the rule.

Key tinting regulations in Illinois

Illinois window tint law allows window tint darkness for sedans not over 35% of VLT (visible light transmittance) for all windows, apart from the windshield. For SUVs and “multipurpose vehicles,” front windows should let 50% of light in, but at the same time, films of any degree of darkness can be used for rear windows.

Windshield tint is illegal in Illinois, car owners are only allowed to have a non-reflective sun visor strip 6 inches wide of 70% VLT (visible light transmittance), which is generous, compared to the allowed width of the visor strip is 4”-5” in other states. Learn more about tinting regulations in IL.

Your local Illinois tinting shops

Benefit from being an Illinoian, and get your tinting services in one of the most reputable tinting shops in the state! Visit the Tinting Chicago website to learn about the hottest tinting trends and new products by top brands, get valuable professional advice, and book your appointment!

Tinting Chicago offers its clients high-quality auto tinting, car paint protection, wrapping, residential and commercial tinting services. When you are in Chicago, don’t forget to pop into one of three conveniently located shops at 3621 N Harlem Ave, 2720 unit B, W Grand Ave, or 1402 N Rand Rd, Palatine, and get those windows tinted! Only top brands, and up to a lifetime guarantee!

Need assistance with your tinting services choice? Call 773-455-0467 or 312-212-0493 and speak to Tinting Chicago 24/7/365 customer support!

The use of helmets is not enforced by the law in Illinois. Still, there’s an eye protection law (625 ILCS 5/11-1404) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-1404) Sec. 11-1404., stating: “The operator of a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle or moped and every passenger thereon shall be protected by glasses, goggles or a transparent shield.”

Yet, there were some cases when the judge would consider it to be negligent for the rider not to have the helmet on whilst riding.

It’s up to you, we suggest choosing safety and protecting yourself at all times.

Choosing tires for diverse Illinois roads

Industrial and agricultural activity in Illinois is facilitated by a well-developed system of roads, highways, and routes. Illinois is a major transportation hub due to its central location and well-developed transportation system, with over 2,000 miles of interstate highways and over 34,000 miles of all types of roads. Chicago is a major rail gateway for the whole of the USA, providing a link for the Eastern and Western U.S.

No matter where you live or travel in Illinois, the United Tires team provides you with a good choice of new and used tires for any road, vehicle, and occasion. Choose them by size, model, brand, condition, performance, the terrain on our website, and if you have any questions or are looking for the best tire deals, dial 773-840-0282 or call toll-free 1-888-566-6214 to discuss your request with the United Tires customer service.

Toll roads in Illinois

To escape the famous Illinois traffic, use 5 Illinois Tollway roads: the Tri-State Tollway (I-94/I-294/I-80), Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90), Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88), the Veterans Memorial Tollway (I-355), and the Illinois Route 390 Tollway. To benefit from Illinois Tollway, you either need to open an I-PASS account or set-up set up a pay-by-plate option (pay within 14 days for the tolls) here. Need to know more about the specific location? Visit Illinois Tollway virtual map.

The best tire deals for driving on Illinois highways

There are 21 primary U.S. highways, and the Illinois highway count has more primary (two-digit) passing-through interstates (13) than any other fifty states. Make sure you get yourself a safe and comfortable ride by choosing quality used highway tires from the selection of more than 5,000 options in our online tire shop. Illinois ranks third among the fifty states with the most interstate mileage, right after California and Texas, which are much bigger states area-wise.

The Great River Road runs along the Mississippi River through 10 states and numerous historic towns. A 33-mile-long Hartford-Grafton stretch in Illinois is known as the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway. Enjoy the idyllic scenery and diverse cultures of various historic river towns, and take in the spectacular views of the Ohio River from Golconda and Fort Massac State Park.

Drive 50 miles along the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, passing through the Shawnee National Forest and into the Gian City State Park, taking in the spectacular scenery and perhaps even enjoying a short hike at Pomona Natural Bridge.

Take a road trip on Illinois Lincoln Highway to enjoy the eclectic mix of modernity and history. Starting from the Indiana border, driving westward towards the rolling waters of the Mississippi River, marvel at the beautiful sights of Mother Nature and the unique look of historic towns, each with its own cultural and historical blend.

Route 66, built in 1926, was serving as the Mother Road, or Main Street of America, connecting the Midwestern heartland with the beaches of the Pacific. The roadside is dotted with quirky attractions like landmarks, restaurant advertisements, and neon-lit dinners. See the iconic Standard Oil Gas Station in Odell, the perfect representation of the architectural style of the 1930s, check out the Oakland Automobile Museum in Pontiac, with a century-worth array of Pontiac models on display.

Believe it or not, underage drinking is allowed in Illinois if a minor is enrolled in culinary school, for educational purposes, or in case of being a part of an undercover sting operation “to not fall out of the character”!

Illinois

In Illinois, trucks can only be parked inside closed garages. And driving without a steering wheel is illegal!

Moline

Unnecessary repetitive driving on 23rd Avenue is a no-no, so don’t.

Kirkland

Hard to enforce, and yet: the bees are banned from flying over the village or through any of Kirkland’s streets. Bees, you better behave!

Galesburg

An exact quote, enjoy! And don’t do acrobatics on your bicycle. Sec. 28-345. Trick riding. “No rider of a bicycle shall remove both hands from the handlebars, or feet from the pedals, or practice any acrobatic or fancy riding on any street.” The chief of police or his agent is authorized to approve racing events under section 11-1514 of The Illinois Vehicle Code [625ILCS 5/11-1514].

Zion

A man can force any single woman to marry him if he finds her picking her nose while sitting in a car at a traffic light.

Evanston

Unless there’s a fire, you can’t change clothes while in the car with drawn curtains.

Cicero

No humming on public streets in Cicero on Sundays, hum away on weekdays, and you’ll be all right.

Crete

Can’t drive a car through the town of Crete, can ya?