Where do most of you buy and install your tires?

Vik888 · 09-21-2009, 11:35 AM

I'm just curious where most of you buy and install your tires?

I've already decided on Michelin PS2's. The stealership wants around 30% more than the local tire shops. Can you trust local shops to do a decent job? Is there anything you can do to check the job has been done correctly?

costco? sams club? discount tire/america's tire?

buy at tire rack and have them locally installed?

Any advice would be appreciated.

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Benz-O-Rama · 09-21-2009, 11:44 AM

I buy online and have them shipped to my house. Then I always have the dealer install them, always. They have the Hunter road force balance machine that is crucial for these cars.

Vik888 · 09-21-2009, 11:53 AM

Interesting. So do all MB dealers use the same Hunter machine?

Vik888 · 09-21-2009, 11:55 AM

Online at Tire Rack? Is it possible to get defective tires or have to return them for any reason?

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Originally Posted by Benz-O-Rama

I buy online and have them shipped to my house. Then I always have the dealer install them, always. They have the Hunter road force balance machine that is crucial for these cars.

Benz-O-Rama · 09-21-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Vik888

Interesting. So do all MB dealers use the same Hunter machine?

I would think so.

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Originally Posted by Vik888

Online at Tire Rack? Is it possible to get defective tires or have to return them for any reason?

Yes, yes and yes.

I've returned one tire to them before. No problem what so ever.

konigstiger · 09-21-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Vik888

Interesting. So do all MB dealers use the same Hunter machine?

http://www.gsp9700.com/pub/search/FindGSP9700.cfm

lkchris · 09-21-2009, 03:08 PM

I buy mine from Tirerack and install them in my garage. Drive somewhere to have them balanced.

Vik888 · 09-21-2009, 04:01 PM

You are awesome, as always. Thank you.

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Originally Posted by konigstiger

http://www.gsp9700.com/pub/search/FindGSP9700.cfm

Vik888 · 09-21-2009, 04:11 PM

Hrm, one of the places I wanted to buy the tires from has the GSP 9700 but not the "StraightTrak LFM" .. ugh.

rkao · 09-21-2009, 04:16 PM

+1 on Tire Rack for purchase - have always had phenomenal experience with them and have used the same rep for the last few years.

As for installation, for normal installs I use a local tire specialist.

If for more exotic application, there is a very good tire shop further away that specializes in specialty fitments and the local PCA members seem to have had good experience with them.

apl175 · 09-21-2009, 07:20 PM

I've gotten tire and rims at Tirerack....great service, and they did a good job mounting and balancing.

I've taken my cars to both BJs and Costco in the past for tires. They do a remarkably professional job for a wholesale club, but maybe I'm lucky in finding the tire tech that knows what he is doing.

Took the Volvo to Sears once for some Contis.....they could not get the balancing right after trying twice. The dealer had to balance for me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vik888

I'm just curious where most of you buy and install your tires?

I've already decided on Michelin PS2's. The stealership wants around 30% more than the local tire shops. Can you trust local shops to do a decent job? Is there anything you can do to check the job has been done correctly?

costco? sams club? discount tire/america's tire?

buy at tire rack and have them locally installed?

Any advice would be appreciated.

bigben320e · 09-22-2009, 02:06 AM

I get my tires at Discount Tire. Always do, for several reasons:

1. The prices are lower.
2. I don't have to bother with taking tires around with me. (*-I know you can get drop ship.)
3. They have the warranty certificates that no one else offers at the same price. The road hazard from Discount Tire is not pro-rated as others are, you get the tire replaced. Period.
4. As found on the Hunter website that Konigs posted (Thanks Konigs, you are awesome

) Discount Tire has this equipment.
5. Not to mention the free lifetime balance and rotation.

vettdvr · 09-22-2009, 11:05 AM

Sams club store. About the same price as Tirerack but total cost is less with installation and balance. I get nailed for about $125 to have 4 tires installed and balanced. Sams does it for about $40 because I buy the tires there.

With Tire rack I have to pay a $2.00 tire disposal fee which gets double charged when I have them installed. The installer has to dispose of the tire not Tirerack and therefor I have to pay the installer an additional $2.00. I don't have this duplicate fee at SC.

gaazmon · 09-22-2009, 02:37 PM

Never had a problem with costco, they always honored the warranty. Also, discount tire has good service from what I hear as well.

Flash Gordon · 09-22-2009, 05:56 PM

Costco is better than tire shops in both price and the installation service. The only problem with Costco is the wait time whenever they have a tire promotion. By wait time I mean just to get your order processed, not the tire installation time. The Edison, NJ store only has one guy to service the customers.

NickR41 · 09-26-2009, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by rkao

+1 on Tire Rack for purchase - have always had phenomenal experience with them and have used the same rep for the last few years.

As for installation, for normal installs I use a local tire specialist.

If for more exotic application, there is a very good tire shop further away that specializes in specialty fitments and the local PCA members seem to have had good experience with them.

Can you tell me your reps name? I will look at new tires in near future. Thx.

MBE550 · 09-26-2009, 11:13 AM

I have used the same NTB shop for all my cars.
I can negotiate and have them beat TireRack price. Sometimes a lot cheaper.
Service and warranty is excellent for life time of the tires.

lig · 09-26-2009, 11:39 AM

Tire Rack.

Have them shipped to either of two shops run by friends. Very inexpensive but careful - and they have the latest Hunter gear.

nopcbs · 09-29-2009, 08:32 PM

Either the local Discount Tire store getting them to match the Discount Tire on-line price...or Tire rack with install at a local service station.

- GRL

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vik888

I'm just curious where most of you buy and install your tires?

I've already decided on Michelin PS2's. The stealership wants around 30% more than the local tire shops. Can you trust local shops to do a decent job? Is there anything you can do to check the job has been done correctly?

costco? sams club? discount tire/america's tire?

buy at tire rack and have them locally installed?

Any advice would be appreciated.

IGetIt · 09-29-2009, 08:58 PM

Bought mine @ Tire Rack and had them mounted at a local BMW Performance shop with a Road Force balancing machine. I'm pretty sure they are Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus.

rkao · 09-29-2009, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickR41

Can you tell me your reps name? I will look at new tires in near future. Thx.

Roger - ext 627, good guy.

09-21-2009, 11:44 AM	#2
Benz-O-Rama MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,306 Drives: 2001 C240, Eurocharged Stage (1) 2004 E500, Eurocharged Stage (1) 2005 SL600, 2006 R500	I buy online and have them shipped to my house. Then I always have the dealer install them, always. They have the Hunter road force balance machine that is crucial for these cars. __________________ 2004 Eurocharged E500 - Eurocharged ECU, VRP headers and E55 exhaust. #1 record holder on dragtimes (13.49@102.5 w/2.0 60') 2005 Eurocharged SL600 - Stock with only Eurocharged ECU. #4 record holder on dragtimes (11.55@120.20 w/ 1.79 60' on All-Season's. MY WHEELS ARE FOR SALE! CLICK ME! Sig by Shake

09-21-2009, 03:08 PM	#7
lkchris MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 3,490 Drives: '06 E320CDI, '07 GL320CDI	I buy mine from Tirerack and install them in my garage. Drive somewhere to have them balanced. __________________ Kent Christensen Albuquerque '07 GL320CDI, '06 E320CDI, '06 SLK350

09-21-2009, 04:16 PM	#10
rkao Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bergen County, NJ Posts: 485 Drives: '10 GL450	+1 on Tire Rack for purchase - have always had phenomenal experience with them and have used the same rep for the last few years. As for installation, for normal installs I use a local tire specialist. If for more exotic application, there is a very good tire shop further away that specializes in specialty fitments and the local PCA members seem to have had good experience with them. __________________ Roy '10 GL450

09-22-2009, 02:06 AM	#12
bigben320e MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,609 Drives: CLS500, E320, R500, 300M (Sold)	I get my tires at Discount Tire. Always do, for several reasons: 1. The prices are lower. 2. I don't have to bother with taking tires around with me. (-I know you can get drop ship.) 3. They have the warranty certificates that no one else offers at the same price. The road hazard from Discount Tire is not pro-rated as others are, you get the tire replaced. Period. 4. As found on the Hunter website that Konigs posted (Thanks Konigs, you are awesome ) Discount Tire has this equipment. 5. Not to mention the free lifetime balance and rotation. __________________ CLS500 \|AMG Package \| Premium Package \| Lighting Package \| Entertainment Package \| iPod Kit \| Keyless Go \| Parktronic \| Distronic \| Hands Free Communication \| Bluetooth \| Trunk Closer \| Voice Command* R500 \| Premium Package \| Lighting Package \| Entertainment Package \| Parktronic \| Hands Free Communication \| Bluetooth \| Chrome Package \| On 20's E320 \| On Chrome 16's

09-22-2009, 02:37 PM	#14
gaazmon MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,335 Drives: 2004 E320 Granite Grey Metallic, Ash Interior, Pano Roof	Never had a problem with costco, they always honored the warranty. Also, discount tire has good service from what I hear as well. __________________ 2004 E320 - Granite Grey Metallic, Ash Interior - Comfort Package, Entertainment Package, Appearance Package, Panorama Sunroof, Black Birdseye Maple Wood Steering Wheel, Depo Clear Side Markers, Cobra ESD9200 Radar And Laser Detector, DriveRight CarChip E/X

09-21-2009, 11:53 AM	#3
Vik888 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,184 Drives: 2008 E550, 1989 420SEL, 1995 Toyota 4Runner	Interesting. So do all MB dealers use the same Hunter machine?

09-21-2009, 04:11 PM	#9
Vik888 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,184 Drives: 2008 E550, 1989 420SEL, 1995 Toyota 4Runner	Hrm, one of the places I wanted to buy the tires from has the GSP 9700 but not the "StraightTrak LFM" .. ugh.

09-22-2009, 11:05 AM	#13
vettdvr MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,481 Drives: 03 E500 and Corvette	Sams club store. About the same price as Tirerack but total cost is less with installation and balance. I get nailed for about $125 to have 4 tires installed and balanced. Sams does it for about $40 because I buy the tires there. With Tire rack I have to pay a $2.00 tire disposal fee which gets double charged when I have them installed. The installer has to dispose of the tire not Tirerack and therefor I have to pay the installer an additional $2.00. I don't have this duplicate fee at SC.

09-22-2009, 05:56 PM	#15
Flash Gordon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 374 Drives: 2003 E500, 2004 G35X	Costco is better than tire shops in both price and the installation service. The only problem with Costco is the wait time whenever they have a tire promotion. By wait time I mean just to get your order processed, not the tire installation time. The Edison, NJ store only has one guy to service the customers. __________________ 2003 E500 Black Opal/Charcoal

09-26-2009, 11:13 AM	#17
MBE550 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 85 Drives: 2007 E550	I have used the same NTB shop for all my cars. I can negotiate and have them beat TireRack price. Sometimes a lot cheaper. Service and warranty is excellent for life time of the tires. __________________ 2007 E550 Silver, P2, Sport, Panoramic roof, 40% ceramic tint

09-26-2009, 11:39 AM	#18
lig Super Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 945 Drives: was '03 E320 - now - '04 S4	Tire Rack. Have them shipped to either of two shops run by friends. Very inexpensive but careful - and they have the latest Hunter gear. __________________ '05 C2S '04 S4 (W211 replacement) '02 S2000

09-29-2009, 08:58 PM	#20
IGetIt Newbie Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 6	Bought mine @ Tire Rack and had them mounted at a local BMW Performance shop with a Road Force balancing machine. I'm pretty sure they are Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus.

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