Where to buy all-season tires

RdRacer301 · 11-13-2006, 08:56 PM

I'm looking to buy a set of all-season tires. I've been on Pirelli PZero Neros for the past two winters and was very happy with them. This time around, I was thinking trying out Kuhmo Ecsta ASX. I have heard good things about them and I could save about $200 for the set.

My question is where do people buy their tires?

I got the Pirellis from Tirerack last time, but that was at cost through my (former) job. I think Tirerack lists ASX in 235/40/18 for $110/tire. Thanks in advance.

RdRacer301 · 11-14-2006, 10:35 AM

So, is my only option, Tirerack?????

**spazegun2213** · 11-14-2006, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by RdRacer301

So, is my only option, Tirerack?????

discounttiredirect.com

I think i can get you another 5% off their prices

RdRacer301 · 11-14-2006, 10:50 AM

Schweeet!! If you can get me that 5% discount, I'm all over it. Thanks, Ross. I owe you one,

**spazegun2213** · 11-14-2006, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by RdRacer301

Schweeet!! If you can get me that 5% discount, I'm all over it. Thanks, Ross. I owe you one,

let me know what you want, I'll see what i can do.

***nandanrp*** · 11-14-2006, 11:04 AM

I got a local shop to match (and beat) tirerack's price on my Contis, and they mounted/balanced them. Always worth trying if you're willing.

RdRacer301 · 11-14-2006, 11:07 AM

I'm looking at Kumho Ecsta ASX in 235/40/18. I think discouttire lists them at 120/tire.

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Originally Posted by nandanrp

got a local shop to match (and beat) tirerack's price on my Contis, and they mounted/balanced them. Always worth trying if you're willing.

no kidding. that's cool. I may have to make some phone calls.

***nandanrp*** · 11-14-2006, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by RdRacer301

I'm looking at Kumho Ecsta ASX in 235/40/18. I think discouttire lists them at 220/tire.

no kidding. that's cool. I may have to make some phone calls.

Yeah it worked out pretty well, they were like $110 a tire (plus shipping) last year on tirerack, and I got it out the door at the shop (tax, mounting/balancing, etc.) for about $535 I think.

RdRacer301 · 11-14-2006, 11:30 AM

That's definitely a deal and half. Was it a normal shop or a tire shop?

***nandanrp*** · 11-14-2006, 11:35 AM

It was Belle Tire in Michigan, which is an American Car Care Center location. http://www.accconline.com/

RdRacer301 · 11-14-2006, 11:46 AM

Thanks! Nan

RenoSTi · 11-14-2006, 07:09 PM

Have you looked online at Vulcan Tire? They have good prices on Falkans and for me, shipping was only $11 per tire so even if you can find a tire a bit cheaper elsewhere, it still costs more when you include the shipping charges.

RdRacer301 · 11-14-2006, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RenoSTi

Have you looked online at Vulcan Tire? They have good prices on Falkans and for me, shipping was only $11 per tire so even if you can find a tire a bit cheaper elsewhere, it still costs more when you include the shipping charges.

Just checked them out... with shipping tirerack and discounttire is cheaper.

***520*** · 11-14-2006, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by nandanrp

It was Belle Tire in Michigan, which is an American Car Care Center location. http://www.accconline.com/

bell tire is FTL, they ****ed up the rims on my bros evo and wouldnt do anything a bout it. They also took 4 years to change the tires.

I got mine put on at discount and ordered my conti's through tirerack.

RdRacer301 · 11-14-2006, 08:30 PM

I guess it depends all on what kind of tire shop rookie you end up with. Some are competent, most are worthless with very few exceptions. No offense, I used to be one.

11-13-2006, 08:56 PM	#1
RdRacer301 S204 Racer Car: 05 OBP STi Fav Mod: My Right Foot Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 2,545 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Where to buy all-season tires I'm looking to buy a set of all-season tires. I've been on Pirelli PZero Neros for the past two winters and was very happy with them. This time around, I was thinking trying out Kuhmo Ecsta ASX. I have heard good things about them and I could save about $200 for the set. My question is where do people buy their tires? I got the Pirellis from Tirerack last time, but that was at cost through my (former) job. I think Tirerack lists ASX in 235/40/18 for $110/tire. Thanks in advance. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by RdRacer301; 11-13-2006 at 10:15 PM.

11-14-2006, 08:30 PM	#15
RdRacer301 S204 Racer Car: 05 OBP STi Fav Mod: My Right Foot Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 2,545 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	I guess it depends all on what kind of tire shop rookie you end up with. Some are competent, most are worthless with very few exceptions. No offense, I used to be one. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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11-14-2006, 10:35 AM	#2
RdRacer301 S204 Racer Car: 05 OBP STi Fav Mod: My Right Foot Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 2,545 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	So, is my only option, Tirerack?????

11-14-2006, 10:50 AM	#4
RdRacer301 S204 Racer Car: 05 OBP STi Fav Mod: My Right Foot Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 2,545 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Schweeet!! If you can get me that 5% discount, I'm all over it. Thanks, Ross. I owe you one,

11-14-2006, 11:04 AM	#6
*nandanrp* Indiatr0n in yo IWDPL Car: 05FTW OBP STi Fav Mod: Brum Brum Location: downtown Chicago Posts: 48,820 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	I got a local shop to match (and beat) tirerack's price on my Contis, and they mounted/balanced them. Always worth trying if you're willing.

11-14-2006, 11:30 AM	#9
RdRacer301 S204 Racer Car: 05 OBP STi Fav Mod: My Right Foot Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 2,545 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	That's definitely a deal and half. Was it a normal shop or a tire shop?

11-14-2006, 11:35 AM	#10
*nandanrp* Indiatr0n in yo IWDPL Car: 05FTW OBP STi Fav Mod: Brum Brum Location: downtown Chicago Posts: 48,820 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	It was Belle Tire in Michigan, which is an American Car Care Center location. http://www.accconline.com/

11-14-2006, 11:46 AM	#11
RdRacer301 S204 Racer Car: 05 OBP STi Fav Mod: My Right Foot Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 2,545 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Thanks! Nan

11-14-2006, 07:09 PM	#12
RenoSTi STI Driver Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi - Location: Reno, NV Posts: 251 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Have you looked online at Vulcan Tire? They have good prices on Falkans and for me, shipping was only $11 per tire so even if you can find a tire a bit cheaper elsewhere, it still costs more when you include the shipping charges.