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Tire Place Oct 17, 2008 12:34:06 GMT -5

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Post by ghiastein on Oct 17, 2008 12:34:06 GMT -5

Anyone recommend a tire place that I can go to to have flat tires fixed, tires balanced, and my tires installed on my rims.

I have had issues in the past

Walmart - (cheep cheep cheep) you get what you pay for.... Sorry not open when sign says they are open.... Sorry your tires are one size to big for your vehicle and I am not allowed to mount them.

Belle Tire - pricey..... We want to charge you $95 to mount and balance your tires.

Firestone - Sorry you have dust in your tire and I am not allow to mount them or I can't mount your tires because you did not buy them here...... Sorry we don't sell 155 80 R15

I am just sick of tire places not wanting to take your money because its not company policy to do that or charging way to much for a simple job.

AJ ....... Keeping eyes open for an Early Westy Stool
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VDub63 ( Steven ) 1600dp Club Photog 63 Beetle, 63 Beetle #2 project, 62 Beetle project Posts: 2,108 Joined: Jul 5, 2008 14:14:20 GMT -5	Tire Place Oct 17, 2008 13:08:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by VDub63 ( Steven ) on Oct 17, 2008 13:08:27 GMT -5 Try Boven Tire on Red Arrow between Dad and I. I dunno a phone number but Dad might.
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Dustin Administrator Volkswagenaholic Posts: 3,485 Joined: Jun 23, 2008 10:08:11 GMT -5	Tire Place Oct 17, 2008 18:30:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dustin on Oct 17, 2008 18:30:05 GMT -5 I can do them at work but I am kinda far.
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bren Administrator Posts: 4,812 Joined: Jun 24, 2008 2:21:33 GMT -5	Tire Place Oct 17, 2008 20:37:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bren on Oct 17, 2008 20:37:07 GMT -5 Firestone in battle creek did some for me. Call and ask for David and tell him I sent you. I think he will take care of you. Nice guy. He also did the alignment on my car. He was actually the first guy to drive my car besides me.
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Chris 1500sp Posts: 330 Joined: Jun 24, 2008 20:48:27 GMT -5	Tire Place Oct 18, 2008 17:42:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Chris on Oct 18, 2008 17:42:49 GMT -5 usually any place that is your "local tire shop" will do them for cheap and do them right. I on the other hand have friends that work at the ford dealership.
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ghiastein
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Tire Place Oct 18, 2008 21:33:15 GMT -5

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Post by ghiastein on Oct 18, 2008 21:33:15 GMT -5

I went to Boven Tire this morning to get my tire fixed on the Truck very fast service for as busy that they were only cost $10. I think that I have found my new tire place.

One problem they installed a tire plug. When I worked a Sears we used a patch / plug kit. I remember removing tons of leaky plugs from tires. Any one had luck with just a plug?

AJ ....... Keeping eyes open for an Early Westy Stool
Wanted 1970 only Engine parts B5 Engine Cases or whole engines
Wanted 113 905 205T Distributors 30-PICT-2 Carburetors or parts
Stock (almost bus has alternator) 1970 1600 single port dual relief 60 hp engines in both of my VW's

Kirby 1500sp Posts: 477 Joined: Sept 5, 2008 10:38:18 GMT -5	Tire Place Oct 18, 2008 23:24:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Kirby on Oct 18, 2008 23:24:38 GMT -5 I've have always had very good luck with Discount Tire. Never really had any problems with tire plugs; I've run on some pretty questionable tires and they've held just fine.
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Dustin Administrator Volkswagenaholic Posts: 3,485 Joined: Jun 23, 2008 10:08:11 GMT -5	Tire Place Oct 19, 2008 0:07:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dustin on Oct 19, 2008 0:07:44 GMT -5 We have plugs, patches, plug/patches, etc. I usually just plug tires to save time since I am always busy at work. Never had one come back so far. Knock on wood.
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Post by ghiastein on Oct 17, 2008 12:34:06 GMT -5

Post by VDub63 ( Steven ) on Oct 17, 2008 13:08:27 GMT -5

Post by Dustin on Oct 17, 2008 18:30:05 GMT -5

Post by bren on Oct 17, 2008 20:37:07 GMT -5

Post by Chris on Oct 18, 2008 17:42:49 GMT -5

Post by ghiastein on Oct 18, 2008 21:33:15 GMT -5

Post by Kirby on Oct 18, 2008 23:24:38 GMT -5

Post by Dustin on Oct 19, 2008 0:07:44 GMT -5