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Old 08-03-2007 | 07:24 PM
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I am looking for two new rear Continental Contact Sport 2 265/19 for my Cayman S as a piece of steel punctured my tire. As I am down to about 40% treadwear left I have to replace both rears (unless someone here has a worn tire that they want to sell me).

I was quoted around $610 per tire, which I feel is a lot steep.

What tire shops would you recommend that will give great service (won't scuff my rims, proper balancing) and treat me fairly.

BTW - I have an extra set of wheels so time isn't a huge deal.

Thanks,
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Old 08-03-2007 | 07:29 PM
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Tire rack with the dollar.
Old 08-03-2007 | 08:21 PM
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+1 for Tire Rack. Send an email to damon@tirerack.com for best service.
Old 08-03-2007 | 11:15 PM
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Try 24 hour tire, Aurora road and woodbine, close to uxbridge. They retired my 993 no scuffiong, weight properly glued to insde of rims, perfect balance to 120 mph. Andy.
Old 08-03-2007 | 11:58 PM
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chicos...i'll beat that price handedly.
shoot me a PM.
Old 08-05-2007 | 02:29 PM
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Thanks guys I am ordering from tire rack and having them delivered via a friend.

Great deal!!!
Old 08-07-2007 | 12:42 PM
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Any one know how long it takes for Tirerack to deliver to Toronto?
Old 08-07-2007 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by rebe1
Any one know how long it takes for Tirerack to deliver to Toronto?
I received 4 new tires a few weeks ago, shipping via UPS Ground (cheapest option). Ordered on 07/17 (pm) and tires were delivered on 07/20 (am)
Old 08-07-2007 | 09:13 PM
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How much did you pay for duties and custom fees?
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Originally Posted by oups59
How much did you pay for duties and custom fees?
Don't know. I have a Customs broker who clears for me and I have not yet seen the bill. From memory I think Duty is 7% and GST is 6%. After all is done, I think I still saved about $350.00 on my set of tires. Well worth it IMO
Old 08-29-2007 | 10:23 AM
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Just had my car in for its annual service at DFC ... great service. I need 2 rears, their price is $535 per tire. Figure I can get the same tire shipped from Tire Rack for about $400 after shipping, duty and exchange ... will be a nice savings.
Fyi if you're having your car serviced at the stealer, DFC said they have no problem installing tires if the customer brings them in from elsewhere.
Old 08-29-2007 | 01:24 PM
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call up EU Autowerks they are the one who can do Install for you and maybe even get you Tires and try www.1010tires.com and www.tiretrends.ca (Tire Rack canada) for Tires




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