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The next question...
It seems like we pay thru the nose for most of everything automotive here. Tires. Is Tirerack a reputable co. for tires? Their prices seem better than local and they do have recommended installers in Edmonton. I will take pics of my rims on my Boxster(oem rims, nothing special) before I get tires installed to make sure they don't kill the rims.If they do then I have proof. I plan on Michelin tires for summer use. Any comments on these points? Probably should be posted in the Boxster section but I can catch more fish in this big wide net!
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07-09-2012, 01:54 PM
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I have had only good experiences with Tire Rack.
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07-09-2012, 02:06 PM
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Tirerack gets a thumbs up from me and they have a deal with UPS to cover brokerage fees at a lower price. Make sure they will ship the ones you want though - Kal Tire up here has a few exclusive agrements for distribution
I have to ship my Nittos to the border as Kal has the CDN distribution rights and charges about 1.5 times the cost. AM
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07-09-2012, 02:12 PM
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Only hassle would be with a tire defect (belt separation or such).
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07-09-2012, 02:15 PM
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very happy with my one transaction with them.
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07-09-2012, 02:19 PM
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I've used the Tire Rack for twenty years, and I've had a wholesale account through them for five. They are the best of the best overall.....others may be better at one specific piece, they're best at the whole puzzle
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07-09-2012, 02:20 PM
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Fantastic company, highly recommended. Their ratings and reviews are spot on as well, they're a great shopping tool.
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07-09-2012, 02:32 PM
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I actually got a better deal with a local indy on the Conti's for my Jeep. They sourced them from the company that also owns/supplies....
Tire Rack I was amazed. I had originally walked in and asked if they would mount a set if I brought them in. They beat the Tire Rack price by $60 when I asked for a cash price. Otherwise, the set I bought before that was Tire Rack.
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07-09-2012, 03:34 PM
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Very good experiences here. Have a fresh set of Michelin Pilot Exaltos from them on the Pcar now.
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I agree that they aren't always the cheapest, particularly with shipping. My local Firestone store typically beats their total price when you factor in shipping.
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07-09-2012, 04:13 PM
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The CDN version is called 1010tires out of BC. They carry some brands that TR doesn't fwiw. I have bought Toyos from them twice with success & a decent price. Room Monkey bought some rims & tires successfully from TR as well so both places work in the frozen north.
Ian
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07-09-2012, 04:24 PM
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I love tirerack. I've probably purchased at least 15 sets of tires from them and have never had a problem. The shipping is usually cheaper than the sales tax would be. the only time that might not be the case is for large tires (like truck tires). Even still, I normally save money going through them. I have an installer that I like, unfortunately they only sell goodyear tires, and I never want goodyear tires. I've never had the installer give me any grief over bringing the tires in.
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