Damn, did not know tires could be so $$$

Dave McFly · 04-07-2010, 12:02 AM

I was changing the oil in Monty and I noticed his left front tire was bald on the inner part which i never saw cause I was not under the car since the fall. Well I never noticed any alignment issue so i took it to the place that does them and they told me that hitting a few good potholes can mess it up to cause that but not affect the way it drives. well I asked how much for the tires, for 225/60/16 they wanted 95 per tire. i was like

, I asked my dad who has some cool connections in our town and he was able to get me 2 tires mounted and balanced for 145 with tax. FYI those 95 tires were the 'basic' all season black-wall too, so i spent 205 with alignment out the door, better watch out for those CENSORED potholes

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*Camaro_Corvette* · 04-07-2010, 12:04 AM

Yep, buying tires sucks.

WadeWilson · 04-07-2010, 12:06 AM

Wait until you have your 5th Gen and have to replace them.

ron10 · 04-07-2010, 12:10 AM

it will flat stop you from doing burnouts.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 04-07-2010, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ron10

it will flat stop you from doing burnouts.

Dave McFly · 04-07-2010, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stang_Killer

Wait until you have your 5th Gen and have to replace them.

x100

*DGthe3* · 04-07-2010, 02:53 AM

Hmm, my tires would be more expensive than that, 225/50 R16. I'm not too concerned though, my brother owns a shop that and they get extremely good prices on tires. It probably won't matter anyway ... I'll have a Camaro before my all seasons wear out.

Mr_Draco · 04-07-2010, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stang_Killer

Wait until you have your 5th Gen and have to replace them.

If you think $95 a tire is expansive wait until you spend $200 a tire.

Unfair · 04-07-2010, 07:33 AM

If you tire is wearing alot more on the inside you might need a camber alignment, since just that one is wearing that way.

motorhead · 04-07-2010, 08:07 AM

I didn't even know you could still buy a tire for $95.00 any more. Try $450ea for the rears on my car.

JJ#48Racing · 04-07-2010, 08:56 AM

I wish my tires only cost $95.

tlnewell0426 · 04-07-2010, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ#48Racing

I wish my tires only cost $95.

WadeWilson · 04-07-2010, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ#48Racing

I wish my tires only cost $95.

He can get 3 tires for what I pay for one rear tire.

shank0668 · 04-07-2010, 10:35 AM

Dads 20" Tires on the truck are like $200 a piece

04-07-2010, 12:02 AM	#1
Dave McFly new car smell Drives: 2007 Ford Mustang 'Natasha' Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Jamestown, NY Posts: 2,115 View My Garage	Damn, did not know tires could be so $$$ I was changing the oil in Monty and I noticed his left front tire was bald on the inner part which i never saw cause I was not under the car since the fall. Well I never noticed any alignment issue so i took it to the place that does them and they told me that hitting a few good potholes can mess it up to cause that but not affect the way it drives. well I asked how much for the tires, for 225/60/16 they wanted 95 per tire. i was like , I asked my dad who has some cool connections in our town and he was able to get me 2 tires mounted and balanced for 145 with tax. FYI those 95 tires were the 'basic' all season black-wall too, so i spent 205 with alignment out the door, better watch out for those CENSORED potholes . __________________ "May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house." George Carlin

04-07-2010, 12:04 AM	#2
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,710 View My Garage	Yep, buying tires sucks. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

04-07-2010, 02:53 AM	#7
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	Hmm, my tires would be more expensive than that, 225/50 R16. I'm not too concerned though, my brother owns a shop that and they get extremely good prices on tires. It probably won't matter anyway ... I'll have a Camaro before my all seasons wear out. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

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