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Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider
yeah but if you buy from most shops, with their price they include installation. so you aren't saving money, you are spreading it around. don't you have to pay shipping as well?
and as for bringing loose wheels/tires down to install yourself in your driveway, what about proper torque of the lug nuts? that can be bad if you are too tight and obviously too loose.
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Not all places include install with the price of the tire. Most auto shops have a price for balancing. Here at work, mounting is included but balancing is not included.
Anyone with a torque wrench can do them, but I have access to an air impact gun at home. Our guys have torque sticks in which it limits the maximum amount of torque you can put to the lug nuts. Then we hand-torque each wheel.
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Originally Posted by WildBillyT
I've had more of an issue with people air gunning the wheels on too tight then I have had using my torque wrench. As a matter of fact, I've never actually seen anybody in any shop use a torque wrench. Plus it gives me a chance to inspect the brakes and suspension.
Different strokes for different folks I guess.
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It depends on how hands on you are.
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Originally Posted by Tsar
What he said. I hate when shops tighten my lug nuts way to tight so it is almost impossible to take them off later on.
P.S. Tirerack FTW - I have never bought tires anywhere else.
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To tell you the truth, Ive come close or straight up beaten Tire Rack price wise on several occations. It doesnt happen often where customers come in to price match or compare prices, but once you factor the price it would cost you to ship it, and then the price to pay a shop to mount on top of balance it, my prices tends to be spot on.
Disclaimer: I am not advertising for Sears Auto or asking anyone to come see me or purchase anything from me.