Cost of tires in Canada
06-25-2013, 10:50 AM
#31
Burning Brakes
It comes down to trusting the shop. I figure CT store have more to loose screwing up than most other shops because they'll have to come good for mistakes they make.
Walk the car or the wheels with the installer or advisor before it goes in so you're both in agreement of condition. The machines we use now are almost fool proof and 80% of newer cars out there have low profile 17/18/19/20 wheels so it really isn't anything we don't deal with on a daily basis.
Walk the car or the wheels with the installer or advisor before it goes in so you're both in agreement of condition. The machines we use now are almost fool proof and 80% of newer cars out there have low profile 17/18/19/20 wheels so it really isn't anything we don't deal with on a daily basis.
06-25-2013, 10:53 AM
#32
Burning Brakes
Not to mention, this isn't about who's mounting them... it's about tire prices. Based on my comparison, who installs them is somewhat moot because if you're concerned with getting the cheapest deal, your concern isn't really about quality. If it's about quality, buy the tires from your local specially shop and support them so they can stay in business and continue caring for your Porsche.
06-25-2013, 10:54 AM
#33
Drifting
I bought a set of rears from Allen this spring. Hankook V12's. I shopped around includng the states and the prices were close. Allen was a bit more but then didnt have to deal with shipping etc. just drove up and he installed them while I waited. No hassle and supports a local guy who provides a good service. The price differential certainly wasnt material.
06-25-2013, 11:01 AM
#34
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It comes down to trusting the shop. I figure CT store have more to loose screwing up than most other shops because they'll have to come good for mistakes they make.
Walk the car or the wheels with the installer or advisor before it goes in so you're both in agreement of condition. The machines we use now are almost fool proof and 80% of newer cars out there have low profile 17/18/19/20 wheels so it really isn't anything we don't deal with on a daily basis.
Walk the car or the wheels with the installer or advisor before it goes in so you're both in agreement of condition. The machines we use now are almost fool proof and 80% of newer cars out there have low profile 17/18/19/20 wheels so it really isn't anything we don't deal with on a daily basis.
I think CT gets a bad rap sometime but like he says, its a bigger business than most and I am sure they keep a close eye on customer feedback. Besides we are talking about mounting tires, not ripping your engine apart
06-25-2013, 11:51 AM
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DISCLAIMER!
This comparison applies for MOST of the tires we sell but I have found cases where Tire Rack or similar resellers can't be beat for pricing. Also, pricing differences scales with retail price. Smaller tires are much closer priced and in some cases we beat their price (hoosiers in my case is one example).
Don't even bother comparing pricing if you're shipping to canada though. Shipping alone goes up $100 plus brokerage fees.
This comparison applies for MOST of the tires we sell but I have found cases where Tire Rack or similar resellers can't be beat for pricing. Also, pricing differences scales with retail price. Smaller tires are much closer priced and in some cases we beat their price (hoosiers in my case is one example).
Don't even bother comparing pricing if you're shipping to canada though. Shipping alone goes up $100 plus brokerage fees.
06-25-2013, 01:42 PM
#38
Burning Brakes
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just slightly over half price, including shipping, in my case. It would have been less than half, however i had to ship from the furthest warehouse, adding 30 to the shipping costs.
i have to drive to the border. big deal.
almost all Canadians live a stone's throw away from the land of the free.
My question, are the retailers making this extra profit?
corporate windfall profit?
In essence, we, as Canadians seem to subsidize lower prices elsewhere. Gasoline might be an obvious example.
Local food, yes. The tires can come in by mail.
I will support my local profiteer by letting him install the tires, this task will no doubt cost double the American prices, as well.
i have to drive to the border. big deal.
almost all Canadians live a stone's throw away from the land of the free.
My question, are the retailers making this extra profit?
corporate windfall profit?
In essence, we, as Canadians seem to subsidize lower prices elsewhere. Gasoline might be an obvious example.
Local food, yes. The tires can come in by mail.
I will support my local profiteer by letting him install the tires, this task will no doubt cost double the American prices, as well.
06-25-2013, 02:18 PM
#39
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the last set I saved about $500 and was travelling to the states at the time anyways. since I was gone for 3 days no duty and since shipped from out of state no tax. Plus better choices of brands, sizes etc... and probably even stored better in warm climate.
06-25-2013, 02:26 PM
#40
Burning Brakes
Not going to the retailer...
On those PSS tires in the above comparison we make about $60 a tire. Considering we pay 5% of the retail price in shipping to corporate office that means less than $40 to pay our bills with.
On those PSS tires in the above comparison we make about $60 a tire. Considering we pay 5% of the retail price in shipping to corporate office that means less than $40 to pay our bills with.
06-25-2013, 03:08 PM
#42
Burning Brakes
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Essentially you would be better off buying from Tire Rack.
Am I missing something?
thank you for the insight.
06-25-2013, 03:15 PM
#43
Burning Brakes
I don't really have a choice who I buy from. We order directly from Michelin and the other suppliers for special order stuff like above.
I couldn't buy from Tire Rack any cheaper than I could buy from corporation though. The bottom line is that there isn't much GM% in tires but its a good business that drives traffic.
I couldn't buy from Tire Rack any cheaper than I could buy from corporation though. The bottom line is that there isn't much GM% in tires but its a good business that drives traffic.
06-25-2013, 04:07 PM
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I just bought a set of 4 275/40/20 Hankook Ventus RH07 for $734 US shipped to my door, recieved them today.... no duties... from discount tire, they will beat any price tire rack has..... plus I got a $75 mail in rebate.... $660 for a set of 4 is pretty good.... My dad has a garage and his wholesale price for any 275/40/20 (hankook) tires was $900 +... definately order from discount tire....
06-25-2013, 04:10 PM
#45
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I just bought a set of 4 275/40/20 Hankook Ventus RH07 for $734 US shipped to my door, recieved them today.... no duties... from discount tire, they will beat any price tire rack has..... plus I got a $75 mail in rebate.... $660 for a set of 4 is pretty good.... My dad has a garage and his wholesale price for any 275/40/20 (hankook) tires was $900 +... definately order from discount tire....
