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Scalded Dog · 02-09-2015, 10:51 AM

I was in line at the automotive counter yesterday, when I overheard a customer who wanted tires. His tire size was written down on a napkin for whatever reason. He asked the clerk for size, "216/65/16."

Now, clearly, there's no such thing as a tire that starts with "216," it's obviously "215," but it was either poorly handwritten, or the guy got his numbers a little mixed up. In any case, the clerk typed it in as requested. He regretfully informed the guy that they did not have that size in stock, but that if he ordered them, they could arrive tomorrow. The customer said yes... but the clerk said that the OTHER clerk (returning shortly) handled orders like that.

The other clerk returned, and was told that they needed to order some 216/65/16s for this guy. That clerk said, "216s?" and both the customer and the first clerk said yes... yes, they are 216s. So the next clerk went about the process of trying to order a set of 216/65/16s.

I usually volunteer to help folks out... but I was so amused, and so astounded that THREE adult males (including two automotive professionals (I know, it's hard to even type that with a straight face) were tripping over their own junk trying to figure out how to order some 216s, that I just left. They may still be there trying to order them ol' 216/65/16s.

02-09-2015, 10:51 AM	#1
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	Tire experts at Wal-Mart I was in line at the automotive counter yesterday, when I overheard a customer who wanted tires. His tire size was written down on a napkin for whatever reason. He asked the clerk for size, "216/65/16." Now, clearly, there's no such thing as a tire that starts with "216," it's obviously "215," but it was either poorly handwritten, or the guy got his numbers a little mixed up. In any case, the clerk typed it in as requested. He regretfully informed the guy that they did not have that size in stock, but that if he ordered them, they could arrive tomorrow. The customer said yes... but the clerk said that the OTHER clerk (returning shortly) handled orders like that. The other clerk returned, and was told that they needed to order some 216/65/16s for this guy. That clerk said, "216s?" and both the customer and the first clerk said yes... yes, they are 216s. So the next clerk went about the process of trying to order a set of 216/65/16s. I usually volunteer to help folks out... but I was so amused, and so astounded that THREE adult males (including two automotive professionals (I know, it's hard to even type that with a straight face) were tripping over their own junk trying to figure out how to order some 216s, that I just left. They may still be there trying to order them ol' 216/65/16s.