Can any garage safely mount and balance new tires?
01-03-2004, 06:04 AM
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Can any garage safely mount and balance new tires?
I would like to replace my Dunlop SP-8000E tires with an all weather tire, probably the Falken Ziex ZE-512.
Can any garage safely mount and balance new tires or are there precautions to observe when choosing someone to change my tires?
Also, would you need to be a Costco member to have Cosco's garage change my tires? Does Sam's Club offer a similar service?
Can any garage safely mount and balance new tires or are there precautions to observe when choosing someone to change my tires?
Also, would you need to be a Costco member to have Cosco's garage change my tires? Does Sam's Club offer a similar service?
01-03-2004, 06:26 AM
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Re: Make sure they have touchless tire mounting equipment
If they do, does it matter where I get them mounted and balanced?
Also, someone previously mentioned something about pinch welding points (for flat lift) (?) and road force balancing? What are these and is there anything I should know about them when shopping for a garage to change my tires?
Also, someone previously mentioned something about pinch welding points (for flat lift) (?) and road force balancing? What are these and is there anything I should know about them when shopping for a garage to change my tires?
01-03-2004, 06:56 AM
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It does matter. Go to TireRack's website to find reviews of local garages in your area.
Also, call Gary @ tirerack for prices on tires, which he can drop ship for you. I had an awesome experience with Tirerack.
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01-03-2004, 07:11 AM
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Depends mostly on the installer.
A good installer with so-so equipment can do a very nice job with your wheels.
A bad installer can leave your wheels scratched up, and poorly balanced, even after using the best equipment.
This is advice I got from a distributor of commercial balancing machines (and other big $$$ commercial equipment).
A bad installer can leave your wheels scratched up, and poorly balanced, even after using the best equipment.
This is advice I got from a distributor of commercial balancing machines (and other big $$$ commercial equipment).
