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Old 08-09-2008, 04:00 PM   #5 (permalink)
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This is bound to happen when you don't lift a finger to prevent it. All I did is paste your product title into google and found that tire rack sells them, and as previously pointed out, discounttiredirect.

Places like pep boys see you coming. They probably pay as much for these tires as tire rack sells them for, and of course, mark them up heavily. That's all retail establishments are capable of doing these days, since the power of the internet allows anyone to easily find the real deals on a given product.

As far as mounting, I live a long way from boston. If there's a discount tire there I'd recommend them, as they are professionals. This is an important factor when considering tire work. But this is really a question for your yellow pages. See what alternatives exist, and call the best looking alternatives. Make sure you clarify with anyone you allow to touch your stuff that if they damage the wheels or tires, if the balance is poor, their compressor fills them with water along with the air, or they damage your wheels, lugs, or hubs from excessive torque upon re-install that you'll be back and they will make it right. Places like discount tire remove these worries.
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