So I go to NTB today...
03-31-2010, 06:17 PM
#1
So I go to NTB today... to get 2 275/40/17 tires I bought from Tire Rack mounted and they tried to charge me $40 each for mounting and balancing
So I told them I got 2 mounted and balanced at another store for $20 each (true story). They "lowered" the price to $20. Watch out, some stores try to rip off owners of 17 inch wheels or larger.
So I told them I got 2 mounted and balanced at another store for $20 each (true story). They "lowered" the price to $20. Watch out, some stores try to rip off owners of 17 inch wheels or larger. 
03-31-2010, 11:05 PM
#2
No some stores dont know how to follow pricing policy.
I wouldnt have mounted them for 20 (I dont work at NTB), well maybe mounted but not balanced. If its not worth 40 bucks to you then do it yourself. Wait thats right you cant.
If your good at mounting that size isnt bad, but its not a darn 196/60./15.
You didnt get ripped off the second time, you got lucky the first time. Thats a problem with auto chains, service advisors between stores dont follow pricing policy the same way.
Seems liek people always want stuff for free or get mad when they THINK someone is charging to much, dont forget a business is there to make money, they cant do that and give **** away for free.
I wouldnt have mounted them for 20 (I dont work at NTB), well maybe mounted but not balanced. If its not worth 40 bucks to you then do it yourself. Wait thats right you cant.
If your good at mounting that size isnt bad, but its not a darn 196/60./15.
You didnt get ripped off the second time, you got lucky the first time. Thats a problem with auto chains, service advisors between stores dont follow pricing policy the same way.
Seems liek people always want stuff for free or get mad when they THINK someone is charging to much, dont forget a business is there to make money, they cant do that and give **** away for free.
03-31-2010, 11:40 PM
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No NTB are thieves. And yes I have mounted 17s before Not hard. 22s and up are pain at times. And off road tires do come back for frequent balancing. NTB and most tire chains that supposed to specialize in alignment suck at it also. Not generalizing your shop. But a lot around Austin and San Antonio over charge simple jobs.
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04-01-2010, 10:46 PM
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No NTB are thieves. And yes I have mounted 17s before Not hard. 22s and up are pain at times. And off road tires do come back for frequent balancing. NTB and most tire chains that supposed to specialize in alignment suck at it also. Not generalizing your shop. But a lot around Austin and San Antonio over charge simple jobs.
I know a L1 that works at an NTB, and he is one of the best mechanics I ever met, he does aftermarket, or stock, he doesnt care, does high end luxury, in fcat one of his regulars is a classic Rolls owner, hes even done exotic stuff (most lambos, only a few ferraris 355s and 360s).
And about being charged more if you dont buy there products, its not just NTB, its most chains.
04-01-2010, 10:55 PM
#9
First off there is no difference between mounting a 205/50/15 and a 275/40/17-they both have a similar height sidewall and are both mounted on the same machine. Heck, if someone can't mount a 17 inch tire they shouldn't be working at NTB or any other tire shop.
Secondly, I've been informed that Tire Rack and NTB have a pricing agreement for mounting and balancing at $19.50. So, if you're a Tire Rack customer remember to tell them.
Thirdly, $40 to mount and balance a tire is a rip off-especially if the customer is getting an alignment done. (And I should know, I used to work at NTB)
Secondly, I've been informed that Tire Rack and NTB have a pricing agreement for mounting and balancing at $19.50. So, if you're a Tire Rack customer remember to tell them.
Thirdly, $40 to mount and balance a tire is a rip off-especially if the customer is getting an alignment done. (And I should know, I used to work at NTB)
