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Old 03-23-2001, 06:36 PM
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Default Should I get my tires changed at the dealer?

it's gonna cost me $300+ (for two tires), and the guy said the tires r gonna be very similar to the ones that the newest A4s have. should i get it done at the dealer or...?
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I wouldn't. is that price including tires or have to buy tires after that install price ?
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i think that's the price for everything... what is the price range for replacing tires?
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hmm depends on the typeof tires.
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What about the newest A4 tires?
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Default Tirerack prices are matched by Discount Tire.

I went to tirerack.com and got the prices for my Dunlop Winter Sport M2's and then went to Discount Tire who not only matched the price, but didn't charge me to mount or balance because I bought them from their store.

I would definitely use this method again.
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I would personally go for aftermarket tires
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Default What kind of tires r best for my car?

i really don't know anything about tires. i live in southern california and my car's got those 16" wheels on it...

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Default depends .... if u want them for snow , rain, dry weather , performance ...

I knwo u don't have snow in Cali but just incase :-)
also depends if u want a quieter ride vs a harsher ride ...
if u want themto last longer or get performance ones that die out after about 5 - 10 K ..
depending on how u drive ...

dunno .. its a hard decision .. i have not had to make it YET .. btu soon I will too
but definately go to www.tirerack.com .. i think they have a good tutorial 101 on tires ... not sure ...


good luck !
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alright, thanx again, |supa_shorki|


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