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Old 08-01-2007, 05:13 PM
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I just got back from ordering a $240 rear tire after getting a nail near the sidewall. This is the THIRD rear tire I have purchased after having the same problem within three years. All of the tires had a ton of tread remaining.

Over $650 spent replacing tires with long lives remaining.
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what tire are you running thats costing you $240/each?
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245/40/17 Bridgestone RE050 at Discount Tire


Same tire is $200 on Tire Rack after shipping without mounting and balancing
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were you not able to wait a few days? not understanding why you paid so much...

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compare1.jsp...t=All&x=99&y=15
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I see it as a $20 convenience fee to be able to order the tire while I am in the store.

$187 cost + $18 shipping + $20 mounting cost @ Discount = $225
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Maybe you can order from tirerack next time and get the waranty.
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Originally Posted by stevespai,Aug 1 2007, 07:25 PM
Maybe you can order from tirerack next time and get the waranty.
I'm pretty sure Road Hazard from Tire Rack is only offered if you buy 4 tires at a time.
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Isn't it 245/40/17....
But anyway, same price.
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You should avoid driving over nails.
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Originally Posted by AZDavid,Aug 1 2007, 06:00 PM
I see it as a $20 convenience fee to be able to order the tire while I am in the store.

$187 cost + $18 shipping + $20 mounting cost @ Discount = $225
True. All those damn extra costs.
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