Where do you get your winter tires done?
11-17-2010, 06:24 AM
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Where do you get your winter tires done?
Been looking into winter tires, and was just wondering do most of you guys just go to a preferred shop to swap in your winter tires? Or do you go to the dealership?
I've been looking at TireRack, but I'm not familiar with any of the installation shops they can ship to. Do any of you use a chain store like STS Auto Centers or Mavis for your s4 tires?
First time owning a car with dedicated winter tires for me....thanks
I've been looking at TireRack, but I'm not familiar with any of the installation shops they can ship to. Do any of you use a chain store like STS Auto Centers or Mavis for your s4 tires?
First time owning a car with dedicated winter tires for me....thanks
11-17-2010, 06:34 AM
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I had mine shipped from TireRack directly to a local tire shop in the Chicago Burbs (called Suburban Tire). They were listed on TireRack's site as one of their preferred installers with set rates. I looked at some of their reviews and asked around a bit.
The whole process worked out perfectly. TireRack let you know via email when the tires were shipped and then delivered. The day they were delivered, I got a call from the tire shop letting me know they received my tires and would like to schedule an install appointment.
After the install, they sent me home with my 'dirty' tires in plastic bags. Everything worked out great!
I think the preferred vendors work pretty hard to please you as they want to stay on the preferred list on the TireRack website.
The whole process worked out perfectly. TireRack let you know via email when the tires were shipped and then delivered. The day they were delivered, I got a call from the tire shop letting me know they received my tires and would like to schedule an install appointment.
After the install, they sent me home with my 'dirty' tires in plastic bags. Everything worked out great!
I think the preferred vendors work pretty hard to please you as they want to stay on the preferred list on the TireRack website.
11-17-2010, 06:37 AM
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I had mine shipped from TireRack directly to a local tire shop in the Chicago Burbs (called Suburban Tire). They were listed on TireRack's site as one of their preferred installers with set rates. I looked at some of their reviews and asked around a bit.
The whole process worked out perfectly. TireRack let you know via email when the tires were shipped and then delivered. The day they were delivered, I got a call from the tire shop letting me know they received my tires and would like to schedule an install appointment.
After the install, they sent me home with my 'dirty' tires in plastic bags. Everything worked out great!
I think the preferred vendors work pretty hard to please you as they want to stay on the preferred list on the TireRack website.
The whole process worked out perfectly. TireRack let you know via email when the tires were shipped and then delivered. The day they were delivered, I got a call from the tire shop letting me know they received my tires and would like to schedule an install appointment.
After the install, they sent me home with my 'dirty' tires in plastic bags. Everything worked out great!
I think the preferred vendors work pretty hard to please you as they want to stay on the preferred list on the TireRack website.
11-17-2010, 06:56 AM
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I too have used the Tirerack to local installer method and it equally worked out very well.
11-17-2010, 08:11 AM
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Same idea. I bought the wheels from Achtuning, and ordered the tires through TireRack and had them shipped to Achtuning. They offer free mounting, balancing, and swap out on the car. Pretty painless.
11-17-2010, 10:48 AM
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Same here: ordered wheel/tire combo from VMR. VMR contracts with Tire Rack, who shipped tires to VMR, who mounted and balanced them, and shipped them to me. VMR charges about a $10 premium over what Tire Rack charges direct, so I thought that a pretty good deal. Installed at local Firestone where I know the managers, and they take good care of me and the wheels.
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11-17-2010, 04:05 PM
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I've had one good experience and one bad experience with installers recommended by Tire Rack. The bad experience resulted in two scratched wheels and an interior smeared with grease. I might be forced to go to the dealer next time.
11-17-2010, 06:21 PM
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You don't have your location listed, but if you're in the DC Metro or Philly areas, give tirevan.com a look.
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