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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 02:23 PM
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when buying tires is it better to buy on line and then put on later
or just go to shop and buy there and put on there thanks..
by the way will they put some 255 on my stock 16 wheels.
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 02:54 PM
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Buying tires on-line, and then finding a shop to install them may be more expensive, then to just go to say Discount Tire, and get a complete installed tire package. At least with the online stores you at least know how much a tire is going to cost, and then wheel and deal the store.

The best deal for buying tires on line is IF you know someone who'll install for cheap.
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 06:26 PM
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My install was 30 dollars.

I had to pay twice because only two 275/40 17 tires will fit inide a 4th gen Camaro. So I took two at a time and had to pay twice.
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 09:19 PM
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I usually buy online. I've yet to find a cheaper deal in the brand tire I want locally mounted and balanced. My cousin owns a tire shop so I just take what I buy from Tire Rack to him and have them mounted and balanced which ususally runs about $30 for 4 tires. Depending where you are in the country you might get better deals locally. I've had people tell me some deals they get in California that I can't even come close to in Michigan.
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Originally Posted by GETGONE
I usually buy online. I've yet to find a cheaper deal in the brand tire I want locally mounted and balanced. My cousin owns a tire shop so I just take what I buy from Tire Rack to him and have them mounted and balanced which ususally runs about $30 for 4 tires. Depending where you are in the country you might get better deals locally. I've had people tell me some deals they get in California that I can't even come close to in Michigan.
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I have never bought tires in person my whole life
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