New tires from Tire Rack - Page 3

Gannet · 01-23-2007, 04:19 PM

This is very cool. Craig is here now, installing my tires, right in the driveway

Pretty soon,

again.

Bountyhuntrss · 01-23-2007, 04:30 PM

Actually, the warranty is only for the make of the tire. I have to replace exactly what's on the car now, but I can go wherever I like to have them replaced. I got a price from a local shop for $1665 mounted and balanced plus tax....do you think that's a little high? I'm still researching everything you all are saying and it seems I can get them a little cheaper.

Gannet · 01-23-2007, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Bountyhuntrss

Actually, the warranty is only for the make of the tire. I have to replace exactly what's on the car now, but I can go wherever I like to have them replaced. I got a price from a local shop for $1665 mounted and balanced plus tax....do you think that's a little high? I'm still researching everything you all are saying and it seems I can get them a little cheaper.

It depends entirely on what make and model of tire they are. Prices vary widely. A set of Vette tires can be anywhere from $500 to $1800.

Bountyhuntrss · 01-24-2007, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Gannet

It depends entirely on what make and model of tire they are. Prices vary widely. A set of Vette tires can be anywhere from $500 to $1800.

You must not have seen the last two pages of posts. I have Goodyear Eagle F1 GS EMT P245/45ZR17 on front and P275/40ZR18 on rear.

Gannet · 01-24-2007, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Bountyhuntrss

You must not have seen the last two pages of posts. I have Goodyear Eagle F1 GS EMT P245/45ZR17 on front and P275/40ZR18 on rear.

Well, maybe I'm blind, but I can't find anyplace in the last two pages of posts where you said what tires you were running. You dropped various hints as to size, and runflats, but that's all I see.

$1650 or so for 4 new F1 GS EMTs is a very good price.

Bountyhuntrss · 01-24-2007, 07:45 AM

Sorry, I assumed that you guys knew the stock tires on this car. You know what they say about assuming! Well the guy that quoted me the $1665 didn't specify the EMT so I wrote him back to make sure he understands completely. It will be interesting to see how much the price changes. Thank you for your help!

CoolCorvette · 02-26-2007, 11:58 PM

Maybe if you buy tires when they have promos or discounts - that is, if you don't need the tires immediately.

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Bountyhuntrss · 02-27-2007, 05:33 AM

I was able to get my new tires through a friend that owns St. James Automotive and he got a better discount through the Tire Rack.com. He installed them and put all new porcelain brakes all the way around my car and did an oil change for me all for $1,500. Because he's a friend he gave me a good price, but I would recommend him to anyone in our area.

98 softtail · 02-28-2007, 12:21 AM

HOLY COW....

Bountyhuntrss · 02-28-2007, 05:25 AM

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HOLY COW....

Holy Cow is right! He basically only charged me for his cost of the tires. I had posted a thread about squeeky brakes....I had my car at the dealership I can't tell you how many times because of them. Several people on the forum suggested the porcelain brakes.....OMG what a difference! I will never use metal brakes again. I have not heard one squeek....the braking seems softer if that makes any sense, and there is virtually no brake dust. It's a win win. Thanks to all for your help!