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07-28-2009, 07:26 AM
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I need to mount some tires...
Yea I know the process is pretty simple and can be done anywhere for 50 bucks a pop - at least that's what I was quoted last time. I walked away and laughed. Well now I need to mount and balance 8 tires, at 50 bucks a pop that's kinda pricey.
Does anyone here know a place, or maybe willing to do it themselves (if you work in an appropriate place). I'm willing to throw you some money of course, just 50 bucks per tire seems pretty damn steep.
Thanks!
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07-28-2009, 07:29 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: barnegat nj
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Where you located at?
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07-28-2009, 07:31 AM
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Oh I forgot that I took that out... I'm in Northern New Jersey, Newton to be more specific.
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07-28-2009, 07:34 AM
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That is a bit steep. The place down the street charges $16 for regular balance and $25 for the road force balance. Something along those lines anyway
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07-28-2009, 07:48 AM
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Where exactly is "down the street"? 
Last edited by Tsar; 07-28-2009 at 07:48 AM.
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07-28-2009, 08:05 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tsar
Where exactly is "down the street"? |
Hamilton 08619
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The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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07-28-2009, 08:23 AM
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Is this for the mini? RFTs can be a little more expensive.
But other wise that's crazy high. .
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07-28-2009, 08:27 AM
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Yeah, I've seen places charging by the inch for wheels over 15. So I can see ~$35 a wheel mount & balance. $50 is steep to me. Is that nitrogen too?
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The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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07-28-2009, 08:39 AM
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No its not for my car. I discovered that the caddy and accord had basically bold tires (thread showing in some) so I told my parents to buy some tires. They will be arriving today, so now I will have to find a place to put them on (I know they won't).
50 per tire quote is from the time I tried to mount some 245's for the T/A... ended up doing all the mounting and balance for a total of 20 bucks. However, that deal is not on the table anymore because I don't work for Nissan no more.
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07-28-2009, 08:41 AM
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should have just bought them locally... 
sorry, that is the former tire dealer in me lashing out
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The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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07-28-2009, 08:41 AM
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Alot of places look down on tire rack/discount tire and will charge extra for mount/balance
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07-28-2009, 08:48 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NJ Torque
Alot of places look down on tire rack/discount tire and will charge extra for mount/balance
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Well the point of this thread is to find someone who doesn't and wants to put some extra money in their pocket. extra 100 - 150 bucks won't hurt ya. Plus, not like its a long and hard job
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07-28-2009, 08:50 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
should have just bought them locally...
sorry, that is the former tire dealer in me lashing out |
Yea "locally" they were offering me same tires for 75 to 60 bucks more expensive. Savings of at least 10 bucks!!! Tirerack > local rip off tire places.
That was for the caddy, I didn't even inquire about the honda. After they told me 180 bucks per tire I stopped paying attention.
Last edited by Tsar; 07-28-2009 at 08:51 AM.
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07-28-2009, 08:52 AM
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11 Second Club
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I'd help you out, But I'm in Edison...
Most of the bigger places price match as well, FWIW.
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1999 Z28 Convertible. 6 speed swap, wide cowl hood, full hockey stripes, and a whining 10 bolt.
2008 Sierra Vortec Max. 6.2 swapped, headers, Magnaflow catback, GMPP CAI, NHT optioned tow package.
2006 GTO, 11.48 @ 118.3
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07-28-2009, 09:32 AM
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Location: West Milford, NJ
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I don't remember what I"ve paid, but the local STS mounted and balanced tires for us many times when we bought them from tirerack. But after a while, it's actually cheaper/easier to buy them locally and have them mounted and balanced and installed right there, since you won't pay for shipping, and they'll cut a break on the cost, usually. In fact, the last time I had gone to STS to buy tires (couldn't wait to have them shipped), it ended up being cheaper than had I bought them online and brought them to be mounted and balanced.
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07-28-2009, 10:14 AM
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sears my friend for a standard tires under 18 inches that is not super wide or low profile it is 11.25 to balance and 8.00 to mount per tire
that is for up to either 225 or 235, 245-275 is 13.99 balance and 285 and up is 34.99.
Call and double check with your local sears or if you in hamilton any time let me know and I can get ya free mounting.
IIRC roadforce balance is 46.00 per tire.....
Last edited by Saitin; 07-28-2009 at 10:18 AM.
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07-28-2009, 10:32 AM
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my mechanic in midland park mounted/balanced them 16$ a tire, idk how much he usually charges though
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07-28-2009, 10:33 AM
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Admin.
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he's not in Hamilton, polarbear is.
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The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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07-28-2009, 10:33 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
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Oh! That's nice, looks like I will be going to sears. Now I just have to find sears auto, the button on their website seems to be broken..
Thanks for the info!
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07-28-2009, 10:45 AM
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Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: brick/pt. pleasant beach
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what size wheels? tire pressure monitors in either? mount, balance, and disposal?
wanna come spend a day at the shore? 
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07-28-2009, 11:00 AM
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17's (235's and 255's) for the caddy, and 15's (205's) for the honda. Caddy has tpms Honda doesn't.
Dunno about the shore, I would come but ultimately I need both of their vehicles with me - and I'm not sure of their schedule.
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07-28-2009, 11:06 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Delran
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the tpms is going to add money to your costs 
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07-28-2009, 02:44 PM
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Quote:
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Not if the tires going on are the same as the ones coming off
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07-28-2009, 02:58 PM
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MIR
Join Date: Jul 2005
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Yea the car already has all the sensors. Firestone broken them last time, don't ask me how, so they are practically brand new!
Going to sears in a few.
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07-28-2009, 03:02 PM
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Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Jan 2008
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well if you run into issues and want to run to the shore, let me know
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