nine-44

I had a good connection that is no longer at the shop I worked at, they had a good Hunter tire machine that they let me use. I no longer can use it due to new management. I just had these wheels painted about a month ago and feel comfortable with mounting them myself, but don't want a shop to screw them up. Any suggestions? TIA

Perry 951

Gonna be tough to find someone that will let you do it... liability.

Bill @ Performance Alignment is a solid and careful guy. May wanna see what he charges for a mount and strobe balance. I had mine mounted at the local Firestone, and they happened to let me help (since 3 guys had a hard time getting the 2nd bead over the rim).

groa944

Don't have any suggestions for you Andy. Gonna be a real trick to find someone to let you do that.

But, while we're on the subject, any of you have a suggestion for a place to do a reasonably priced alignment?

Had mind done at the Porsche dealer last time $$$$$$$, but it got screwed up 2 days later on US 50. Semi, and pothole in the path made for a bad combo.

Thanks!

Perry 951

I can't say enough about Bill at Performance Alignment. $200, takes about 3 hours, but it is oh so nice. He ususally has a back log of about 1 month, so add that in your plans.

badcoupe

I've got a buddy who is manager at firestone in hamilton that could probably hook ya up but he's on vacation till monday

groa944

Firestone eh?
Funny that. They had a special a few years back, that my dad bought for our Aerostar van. Lifetime alignments for something like $90.
What a good deal. He still takes it back every once in a while to get it aligned. Couldn't beat the price (at least if they do a halfway decent job).

I'll have to keep performance alignment in mind. I just hate the fact that I spent a little more than that much already to get the car aligned, and the money was just wasted after two days of driving.. Arrrgh.

Thanks!

Chris_924s

Maybe the SELLOUT TIM STRAYER would let you use his.. but he's in PA..

Tim Strayer sucks..

I wish I had one for ya Andy..

Alan C.

I'll second the vote for Bill. If you want to drive a bit you can go to the Wheel Source in Dayton. They have some very nice mounting equipment. I bought 2 sets of their 18" 3 pc. wheels mounted with Hoosiers and the wheels were perfect. Not a single mark. The Wheel Source also has a van making a trip to Cincy once or twice a week. They will pcik up and deliver.
Alan C.

Wade B

Wheel Source in Dayton is who I had used in the past, but they are no longer in business. I think they have a website where they still sell things, but no more service stuff. Looks like I'll be using Bill in the future.

nine-44

Thanks guys, I think this lil ghetto shop up the road from me might be an option. If I flip them a twenty, I may be able to do it myself. I wish I had the equipment, not to brag, but, I AM the shiznick on tire work. I had a guy that only dealt with me for tire work on his cars, 64 Ferrari 250GTE, 34 Alfa Romeo, 36 Alfa Romeo, 72? Dino Ferrari, and a Bertone Fiat. All are in original condition, all are driven and he concourses some of them too. I balanced the wire wheel cars with lead soldering wire at his request, did tube work and used powder for the tubes. I learned alot from him, wish I was still in contact with him, I'd ask him who he uses now. I take pride in my work, my name is on it and I try to keep my name good. I wish I could say the same for the dumb asses that killed my mom's Fuchs on her 84. Who the hell uses a steele screwdriver to peel wieghts off of a polished wheel or on a Porsche wheel??

nine-44

BTW, his Alfa was the sh*t, straight eight, two four cyl blocks back to back with the timing chain in the center, double OHC, and SUPERCHARGED too! Not too bad for that old of a car, 1934. He said it was appraised at 1.3 million dollars. He also had a well documented history of the car, from memory... some where it was taken by the ***** and stolen from the ***** and exported to the Netherlands for some prince and so on, I wish I remembered the whole deal. Still has the original paint! I'll try to get a pic posted. The thing is, he trusted ME (some 19yr old kidat the time) to work on the cars. That meant alot to me, and still does!