Tires... WTF?
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Yup.... a couple of weeks ago I just spent $500+ for a pair of OEM tires. By the time you pay for mounting/balancing, recycling fees, shop supplies, labor, and tax, you end up with a pretty hefty bill.
I never considered the price of AIR. LOL.....The newest craze is nitrogen; but I didn't go for that.
Be careful if you mail-order. Some of the oldest tires on earth will be shipped directly to your front door. A buddy of mine just received a new rear tire that turned-out to be 7 years old after decoding the manufacturing stamp/code. I don't think I like em that old, no matter what minimal discount you get.
How many miles did you get out the ones you're trying to replace? Were they OEM or other?
I never considered the price of AIR. LOL.....The newest craze is nitrogen; but I didn't go for that.
Be careful if you mail-order. Some of the oldest tires on earth will be shipped directly to your front door. A buddy of mine just received a new rear tire that turned-out to be 7 years old after decoding the manufacturing stamp/code. I don't think I like em that old, no matter what minimal discount you get.
How many miles did you get out the ones you're trying to replace? Were they OEM or other?
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+1 Purchase tires from both places. Good prices...always in stock in my experience...free shipping.
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Thanks for the info, will call tomorrow..
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From: Fl
Guy I work with gets his from Cycle Gear. From what I gather, he's been using them for a while. He does his own work; just uses them to mount and balance. Says he gets a good deal. Worth a phone call at least?
