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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Gonzo911
Has anyone used Discount Tire for balancing/alignment?
Balancing yes, quite often. I use them to mount and balance my race tires. Tell them exactly what you want done, leave nothing out or it will not happen.
I always use Boardwalk Porsche (Dealer) to align.
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Old May 1, 2012 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 88911coupe
I'd never blindly trust, or DISTRUST, any store...or indy. It seems to come down to exactly who at the store is doing the work.
This is the truth.

My friend that is a Financial advisor that drives a ML55 AMG and Porsche Boxster S works at PepBoys part time. Everyone wants him to work on their cars. lol.
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Old May 1, 2012 | 05:00 PM
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Tires and road force balancing - yes. Alignment - no. Partly because my local Discount Tire doesn't do alignments and partly because I believe an alignment requires more technical knowledge and skill than mounting and balancing does.
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