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Old 05-06-2017 | 03:31 PM
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I just found this (no affiliation), perhaps better than getting tires from the Tirerack. The selection is impressive. Prices for some tires are lower than I thought, considering it is a Canadian company. The motorsports selection is large.

http://www.braidantire.com/
Old 05-06-2017 | 03:52 PM
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Braidan Tire has a long-running and tight relationship with PCA-UCR. Most Porsche owners in the GTA will at least know of Braidan and owner Brad Shimbashi. I've found him to be technically competent and pleasant to deal with.
Old 05-06-2017 | 07:53 PM
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If you are in GTA, Tire Connection and Simply Tire will have better prices. Braidan will provide better advise especially for motorsport related tires and accessories.
Old 05-07-2017 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by olegd
If you are in GTA, Tire Connection and Simply Tire will have better prices. Braidan will provide better advise especially for motorsport related tires and accessories.
+ 1 on Simply Tire.
Prices were good and they didn't f$%k up my freshly painted wheels.
Old 05-08-2017 | 11:21 AM
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Just got new Michelin PS2's from Simply Tire a few weeks ago. Great service and price. Talk to Zookie.
Old 05-08-2017 | 12:55 PM
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Just go to Simply and tell them Zookie sent you ..
Old 05-08-2017 | 01:56 PM
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I need new ps2's as well. Got a quote from Braiden just now of $1,573.28 plus tax installed. PCO quoted me $2,175 plus tax.
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Nice selection but I wish they'd post the prices!!
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Simply Tire also does the installation work? The mechanic that I plan to use locally for my car just told me that tire changes are something he does NOT do. So that's a kick in the bag, and I have already had Kal Tire scratch the **** out of a set of nice wheels for me, so that's not an option.
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I've had tires mounted at Simply Tire and Tire Connection. Both did a fine job without scratching my rims.
Their prices usually include mounting and balancing. It may come down to which one has the tire you want in stock. Oh, and don't forget about manufacturer's rebates as well.
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Simply Tire and Braiden Tire will both change the tires for you. They're tire shops!

I've dealt with both and am quite happy to deal with either again in the future.
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Braiden Tire has excellent service at Mosport. I ran over something on the track and Brad was able to repair the tire to get me home.
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Have had success with these guys. Especially from the Clearance sections.

http://www.quattrotires.com

http://www.1010tires.com/
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Originally Posted by Brian 162
Braiden Tire has excellent service at Mosport. I ran over something on the track and Brad was able to repair the tire to get me home.
Brad has saved the weekend for many at the track!



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