Thinking of getting the Kinesis K19R reverse drop center wheels. I need to make sure there is a good tire installer who will not scratch the wheels when installing tires - apparently the install process is quite different. Not just the first time, but each time I need new tires. Any recommendations in and around Boston?

 

I would look for the smallest possible wheel and tire store and order the Kinesis Wheels through them. My local guy matched the best Internet price I could find.

In smaller shops the owner of the business will likely be involved in mounting your wheels and that is a good thing. Took about a week to get the Kinesis F110s from California.

Another good reason for buying locally is you have someone to complain to if something goes wrong.

 

If you're willing to try mail order, Wheel Enhancement is the BEST. I've watched them mount and balance - the installers wear gloves, work very methodically and treat the wheels with the utmost care. Call them for a quote - they will mount, balance and ship across the US. They're good to talk to and may even have a Boston contact for you.

 

He is the only one that ever worked on my car

508-651-1316

 

Great suggestion. I've used him exclusively also for my 993, but didn't know he mounts tires.

 

I would suggest Direct Tire in Watertown.
They handle a large volume of high-end cars.
Only one issue in 8 years of taking care of my 993's many tire changes.
They replaced a winter wheel after adding a single scratch to its many others.

I did not even complain.
I showed up to pick it up. They had replaced the wheel, showed me the minor damage to the old one. Asked if I was ok with one wheel looking newer than the others.

Everyone can make a mistake, go somewhere with the werewithal to make it right.