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DiverDown
07-20-2007, 04:34 PM
I just bought a set of used factory 17" wheels and some Potenza RE-01Rs then I got some shocking prices to get the tires mounted. Tires Plus wanted $137 and my local Goodyear dealer wanted $98. Does this seem way to high? I used to work in a tire shop when I was in high school (90-93) and we would do that type of work for about $40. It would take 10-20 minutes for loose wheels.

I wound up getting them mounted and balanced at a local gas station for $56.

Is it just the tire shops that rape people on mounting prices?



elmn8r
07-20-2007, 05:39 PM
That price should include 4-wheel alignment. Maybe it does? If it's just mounting, you're gonna be takin' it up the pooper.
Black Devil
07-20-2007, 06:01 PM
Nothing. :wall:

I do my own as I work at a shop. But most shops will charge at least $8.00 a tire. I see most @ $10.00 around here.
Magnified
07-20-2007, 07:27 PM
I pay 18 a tire/wheel for road force balance, mounting, and all the goodies.

LR
ruski
07-20-2007, 08:40 PM
I think it is $20 per tire in South Florida. I have seen some places that do it for $15 per tire.
GulfcoastGoat
07-20-2007, 09:21 PM
About $12 per tire here. mount & balance. One place wanted $25 per tire. Rape
ba83
07-21-2007, 02:00 AM
Firestone $140 all 4
Local shop 18.95 /tire =$78 or so
Gas station $60

I ll rather go local shop beacuse some Gas stations will ruin your rims
ruski
07-21-2007, 07:27 AM
Do you get strip weights?

I just remembered to check my wheels after I got my new front tires mounted at Tires Plus. I haven't looked from under the car, but I see that my strip weights are gone. I assume that they hammered in the regular weights on the inside. Time to climb under and check.
AcePilot
07-21-2007, 07:39 AM
I pay $120/tire for Eagle F1s and the balance and mount is included.
DiverDown
07-21-2007, 08:18 AM
Do you get strip weights?

I just remembered to check my wheels after I got my new front tires mounted at Tires Plus. I haven't looked from under the car, but I see that my strip weights are gone. I assume that they hammered in the regular weights on the inside. Time to climb under and check.

No strip weights- they just used the regular hammer on weights on the inside of the rim. I've never had a problem with those type of weights coming off in the past. Anyone have problems with the hammer on weights on stock 17" wheels?
DiverDown
07-21-2007, 08:19 AM
Firestone $140 all 4
Local shop 18.95 /tire =$78 or so
Gas station $60

I ll rather go local shop beacuse some Gas stations will ruin your rims

I agree about going to a shop instead of a gas station, but I used to work at this gas station years ago and still know some people there. They did a great job- no scratches at all.
axles of evil
07-21-2007, 01:41 PM
I agree about going to a shop instead of a gas station, but I used to work at this gas station years ago and still know some people there. They did a great job- no scratches at all.

yeah sometimes you get good stuff done at a station... i went to NTB about 2 summers ago and they charged me almost 200 bucks to mount 4 tires on wheels i brought in... then they stripped all my lugs/studs and charged me another 200 ... i wont be going back.
MVDCGTO
07-21-2007, 01:53 PM
Nothing. :wall:

I do my own as I work at a shop. But most shops will charge at least $8.00 a tire. I see most @ $10.00 around here.

I pay the same as you do!! Except I dont do it myself. It all in who you know:D Most shops around here charge $10 to $15 a tire.

Never go to NTB. Its like going to Jiffylube for an oil change. Not a good idea!