The $50 tires will be just fine. Don't listen to these armatures. unless you've got a sports car you're driving around like a mad man in you're perfectly fine with the cheaper tires. Don't need an alignment each time you change tires. If you notice the car doesnt drive straight after or the tires are wearing unevenly then get one. $25 disposal fee?!?! They were charging you for your old tires too? Get the $50 tires and have a shop pop them on for 20-25 a tire. Tell them to balance the tires as needed they should do that for free. Some of the advice here has been busch league armature hour.