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Old 04-11-2005, 11:17 AM
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Default I need your opinion...Tire problems :(

Yesterday I caught a nail in my right front tire. The problem is that the nail went into the sidewall so it's a non-repairable flat. Now I need to buy a new front right tire.

I was just at the local tire shop and was quoted $200 for the new tire and installation. The tire being the stock S-02.

Is this a good price or can I do better????

Please let me know what you think! (good price or bad price?)


p.s. This really sucks since the tire still has about 85% tred left
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Old 04-11-2005, 11:40 AM
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try tirerack.com, if you can wait for shipping. I think when I ordered 4, and had them sent to a tire barn for installation, the whole thing came in around 700 bucks. So you can save yourself a little. Actually, it would be even cheaper for you, since you're out of state and there would be no tax.
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Old 04-11-2005, 12:32 PM
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Yeah tirerack.com is $167 shipped for 1 front oem tire. It will cost probably $25 bucks though for mounting and balancing anyways, so you aren't saving much.

Try looking up Bridgestone/Firestone retailers in the yellow pages. I did, then did some calling around, and found a shop that could get it cheaper.

Better hurry before the dragon though!
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Well at least it is the front tire.
You are going to have to call around. Try discount tire if you have one local.
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Old 04-11-2005, 03:59 PM
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i would always replace the tires in pairs.
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Old 04-11-2005, 04:18 PM
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If the other tire still has 90% tread I would only replace 1.
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< didnt read original post
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lol good call
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I can get the tire for $139 plus shipping from tire rack but I see you already ordered it. Next time call me.
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