I agree with Frank here,
I use the local tire guys here in Durham and we are surrounded by WalMarts,
Sams Clubs, Firestones, etc. The local small tire place was the only place
that had ever seen wire wheels before, and they were the only place that
guaranteed that they would not screw up my wheels or my car.
They were about $60 more than the bargain places and they took their time
and did it right the first time.
btw, I've been using Michelin Rain Force tires.
Robert Weeks
1969 Midget (daily driver)
1968-70 Spridget (two cars welded together)
1974 Midget (parts car?)
http://www.woozy.com/midget/
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At 10:06 AM -0500 2/18/99, Frank Clarici wrote:
>type79@ix.netcom.com wrote:
>>
>> Hmmmmm...
>> It would seem that the moral of the story is more like deal with and
>> support locally owned businesses.
>
>I couldn't agree more. I use the local tire company, his prices are
>great but who knows, maybe I could save a few bucks at a national chain
>but when I go there and have them swap good tires to different rims or
>install mail order tires (10" mini tires) they could not get, they tell
>me to just tip the installer. So for $20 everybody is happy.
>They know me by name, they usually fix (plug) flats for nothing, (nice
>if you are a carpenter and drive over nails monthly)
>They know my driving habits so they recommend the correct tire for each
>vehicle.
>Wire wheels! They do not like them but for me they will manually install
>them. They also showed me how to remove tires from rims at home using
>a bottle jack and my pick up truck.
>
>> On a new note, let's start a poll.
>> What is everyone using for tires out there and why?
>>
>
>Dunlop SP4s, 165/70 x 13.
>Resonably priced, nice wet weather handling. In stock at my local tire
>shop. (because they know me)
>--
>Frank Clarici
>Toms River, NJ
>Bugeye Sprite
>67 Sprite
>59 A40
>http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut/
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