looey

I've already decided that I want either the arctic alpines or blizzaks WS-50 to deal with the nasty amounts of black ice we get here.

My dilemna is, should I order them online through Tirerack, or buy them at a local dealer? If I go through, say, Discount Tires, I can have them put them on there after purchase for probably no extra charge. Even though TireRack has great prices, the shipping charges bring it pretty even. If I order online through Tirerack, I have to have them shipped to a shop and pay even more for mounting.

What's everyone else doing? Any advise for a first time buyer?

Thanks!

spider418

From my experience guys at Tirerack do a *very* good job mounting tires and balancing wheels. They use little stick-on weights you can't see from outside.

However if you can get pretty close to a price on tires alone there is no reason not to go local.

BTW, Tirerack charges $40 - $60 for shipping.

looey

The only thing that I could tell through the website was that you would have them shipped to a 'recommended installer' who would put the tires/wheel combo on for a fee. If Tirerack had actual stores then i would rather go with them.

I do like the tire/wheel combo that Tirerack offers, but like i said, local dealer's prices are very competitive, and I can have everything done on-site same day. The wheels that local dealers have are a little pricey, but when you throw shipping costs into the equation, it comes out pretty even.

Hmm, still undecided.

spider418

TireRack will mount the tires on wheels and ballance them at no extra charge. Shipping is usually $40 - $60. When you get the wheels you jack-up the car and put them on. Total extra cost $60.

If you just get the tires and want them mounted on your own wheels you will have to pay someone. In this case go with a local place if you can get a good deal.

Eddie@Tirerack

800.428.8355, ext 369. can go over your options with you & give you a breakdown!


Eddie