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LilLB
Citizen
Username: Lillb
Post Number: 1394
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 4:50 pm: | 
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Can anyone recommend a good place to get tires replaced? |
Virtual It Girl
Citizen
Username: Shh
Post Number: 4165
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 4:55 pm: |
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I like Costco because they are reasonable and give you that Road Hazard warranty.
Last summer my husband replaced 2 of my tires at one of the places on Springfield (he didn't want to deal with Costco, so he called the places on SA, only one had the tires in stock) and literally a week later I had a blow out due to a nail. They didn't offer any type of road hazard coverage so I was out over $100.
Sometimes bigger is better. |
Da Lat
Citizen
Username: Sidrn
Post Number: 180
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 4:55 pm: |
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Costco is good, if you have membership. Just get there as soon as they open and the installers will get you out. You can also get pricing on their website, www.costco.com |
Jason
Citizen
Username: Jason
Post Number: 70
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 7:15 pm: |
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... and if you're replacing all the tires, you may find out that, even if you include the cost of membership, Costco would still work out cost-effective. I used them a year ago to replace all the tires on my car, and the price was definitely right.
If I remember right, the price also includes free tire rotation in the future for Costco fitted tires.
That said, I do second the comment above - get there when the store is just opening. Drop your car off, do your shopping, and it should be done by the time you finish. |
phyllis
Citizen
Username: Phyllis
Post Number: 481
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 7:35 pm: |
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After researching a bit, my husband used a place on Springfield Ave on the right-hand side near the golf place. He wanted a particular brand of tire (Toyo or something like that) that Costco didn't carry, and that place ordered them for us and installed the following day. The place is a bit of a dive (and clearly I can't remember the name) but they were pleasant to deal with and seemed to do a good business. |
ess
Citizen
Username: Ess
Post Number: 1421
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 8:50 pm: |
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I went to Costco the last time I needed tires. Didn't have to spend a fortune, and the whole thing took an hour (which allowed me plenty of time to shop). |
beezer
Citizen
Username: 3girls
Post Number: 30
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 9:17 pm: |
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Ridge Tire in South Orange is great! It's on South Orange Ave right by the Verizon building. Everyone is very friendly, prices are good and they're in town - been there for 25 years or something. |
peteglider
Citizen
Username: Peteglider
Post Number: 1864
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 9:38 pm: |
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tirerack.com, beat the local dealers by over $150 on tires last summer.
had them mounted at Autotech (diagonally across from Home Depot) for about $65. They're a tirerack installer -- so have the tires shipped right there. Also have been *great* when I had a tire warranty issue.
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Tom Reingold
Supporter
Username: Noglider
Post Number: 13013
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Friday, March 17, 2006 - 9:51 am: |
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I use Tire Rack, too. Sometimes, I talk to one of their salespeople on the phone first for advice on what tire suits me best. They know a lot and don't seem greedy.
I bring the tires to a general repair shop, not a tire shop. A tire shop resents my buying elsewhere and charges a lot for mounting. A general repair shop doesn't mind and charges less.
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SlowDog
Citizen
Username: Bca
Post Number: 59
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Friday, March 17, 2006 - 10:20 am: |
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Ditto peteglider's message. Tire rack is awesome for price and Autotech was good. |
sportsnut
Citizen
Username: Sportsnut
Post Number: 2339
Registered: 10-2001
| | Posted on Friday, March 17, 2006 - 10:33 am: |
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www.tirerack.com
They have a decision guide on the website that will tell you what the original equipment (OE) tires were on you car and give you the option of purchasing the same. Their sales people are wonderful and will recommend a similarly rated tire at a cheaper price.
You can order your tires online and they will be drop shipped at the installer. The installer calls you when they come in and you set up your appointment. It works very well and they have a wider selection of tires than most places. |
John Caffrey
Citizen
Username: Jerseyjack
Post Number: 117
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Friday, March 17, 2006 - 10:41 am: |
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Tirerack. Call for the live salesperson.
Tires can be delivered to any local service station. However, call the station first and verify that they will work with you and that they have high speed balancing since some tires seem to require high speed. |
LilLB
Citizen
Username: Lillb
Post Number: 1395
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Friday, March 17, 2006 - 10:47 am: |
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Wow - tirerack.com is very cool. Thanks everyone for all the info! |
Rick B
Citizen
Username: Ruck1977
Post Number: 1017
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Friday, March 17, 2006 - 12:15 pm: |
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Anyone care to give an approximation on how much the installation was?
(used the same tire in both, neither was on sale or anything)
Tiretrack - 4 tires: 436 + 33 to ship: $469
(this does not include any installation, balancing,etc.
COSTCO - 4 tires + installation, balancing, etc, note, the same type of tire: $495.96
Not sure what a local shop would charge for installation and balancing though. My guess is more than the $27 difference...  |
peteglider
Citizen
Username: Peteglider
Post Number: 1866
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Friday, March 17, 2006 - 12:27 pm: |
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Rick --
That Costco price seems good then, I paid $65 to have 4 tires mounted at Autotech.
The tires I needed (which are a somewhat unusual size) were the *most* expensive at Costco, by far. (which is too bad, I shop at Costco whenever I can!)
Pete |
Rick B
Citizen
Username: Ruck1977
Post Number: 1019
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Friday, March 17, 2006 - 12:57 pm: |
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Pete,
I will say, when I put my car make and model in on costco.com I only got one choice back. I was surprised by the price because there were far cheaper models available on tiretrack.com.
$65 seems like a pretty reasonable price though. |
kevin
Supporter
Username: Kevin
Post Number: 638
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Friday, March 17, 2006 - 2:11 pm: |
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I ordered from tirerack.com on 3/11. Tires shipped out 3/13 from their Delaware warehouse and ended up at my door on 3/14! They were two replacement tires that I couldn't find locally.
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darrensager
Citizen
Username: Darrensager
Post Number: 353
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Friday, March 17, 2006 - 2:21 pm: |
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Autotech charged me a fee for disposal of my old tires of which I kept! I argued this point with them and they said it was part of their fee structure and I had no choice but to pay it even though they weren't disposing my old tires. Although I love tirerack, I won't use Autotech to mount my tires anymore. |
kevin
Supporter
Username: Kevin
Post Number: 639
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Friday, March 17, 2006 - 3:26 pm: |
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Price list for tire mounting/balancing at nearby shops:
http://dt.know-where.com/DiscountTireInstaller/cgi/selection?mapid=US&place=0707 9
Autotech:
Installation Services
Mounted and Balanced,
Vehicles serviced: All Makes and Models
Mounted and Balanced,
Mounting and Balancing: $14.00 each Mounting equipment: Rim Clamp
Balancing equipment: Road Force and Dynamic Spin
Rubber Valve Stems: $1.00
Chrome Valve Stems: $1.25
Disposal Fees: $1.00
Bolt-on service: $1.00
Torque wrenches used: Yes
Service Exclusions: No wheels greater than 22" in Diameter
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