Changing Tires
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Burning Brakes
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From: San Diego
Changing Tires
I've had my first ever P-car for a little over a year now with roughly 10K miles, a few AX events and I've done some pretty good damage to my OE tires. I can now pretty easily break lose my back end if I goose it in an easy turn, so I think it is time to make a change. I plan on getting Michelin's but I am wondering where folks go to get their tires changed? I asked some fellow P-car owners at a cars and coffee and they said they just go to the local Discount Tire. I am concerned that they will do significant damage to my rims as they are focused on high volume and not quality. Looking for feedback for what other do; am I over thinking this? Do I just mother hen the guys changing the tires and be THAT guy?
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I've had my first ever P-car for a little over a year now with roughly 10K miles, a few AX events and I've done some pretty good damage to my OE tires. I can now pretty easily break lose my back end if I goose it in an easy turn, so I think it is time to make a change. I plan on getting Michelin's but I am wondering where folks go to get their tires changed? I asked some fellow P-car owners at a cars and coffee and they said they just go to the local Discount Tire. I am concerned that they will do significant damage to my rims as they are focused on high volume and not quality. Looking for feedback for what other do; am I over thinking this? Do I just mother hen the guys changing the tires and be THAT guy?
Instructor
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From: Charlotte, NC
I take both my Audi A7 and 991 C4S to discount tire with no issues on either...All boils down to personal choice. Any place can damage your rims. Just look at your wheels prior and after to ensure their ok if that's an issue for you..
Drifting
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From: NJ
I use the dealer every time as I don't want the risk of anything happening and if it does happen I want it to be the dealer doing it, not the discount tire guy.
My dealer price matches TireRack for the rubber and charges me about $50 more than the discount guy to mount a couple of tires. That's my insurance premium that I'm happy to pay.
My dealer price matches TireRack for the rubber and charges me about $50 more than the discount guy to mount a couple of tires. That's my insurance premium that I'm happy to pay.
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goto a tuner shop that specializes in aftermarket wheels/low profile tires. if you see they have a high end tire machine like a hunter or corghi, you'll be fine. if you see a coats metal clamp type machine or similar, I would stay away. if you live in sd, goto tag motorsports.
Three Wheelin'
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I got winters installed at dealer and summers done by shop that I bought my HREs from. Know them both well so they are accountable if there is an issue. While many have had good luck at Costco there is no way I'm going there. There was a thread here a year ago about damaged wheels at Costco. Not worth it IMO.
Racer
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I just got a set of Michelin 4S on my car. They did an excellent job. I was talking to the guy and they have state of the art equipment. The tires arrived in 3 or 4 days once I ordered them online. They are running a special now as well for $70 off.
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I've had my first ever P-car for a little over a year now with roughly 10K miles, a few AX events and I've done some pretty good damage to my OE tires. I can now pretty easily break lose my back end if I goose it in an easy turn, so I think it is time to make a change. I plan on getting Michelin's but I am wondering where folks go to get their tires changed? I asked some fellow P-car owners at a cars and coffee and they said they just go to the local Discount Tire. I am concerned that they will do significant damage to my rims as they are focused on high volume and not quality. Looking for feedback for what other do; am I over thinking this? Do I just mother hen the guys changing the tires and be THAT guy?
I'm surprised others have had success with discount shops. I have been turned away couple times, so now I just go to a luxury car shop now.
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Burning Brakes
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Keith - which shop did you go to? Laguna Beach is just up the road and I am in OC at least once a week.
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Burning Brakes
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From: San Diego
goto a tuner shop that specializes in aftermarket wheels/low profile tires. if you see they have a high end tire machine like a hunter or corghi, you'll be fine. if you see a coats metal clamp type machine or similar, I would stay away. if you live in sd, goto tag motorsports.