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Old 10-17-2007, 06:28 AM
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GREAT deal on tires!

Someone just posted about this on my local mini board.

https://www.discounttiredirect.com has a deal where you can get $100 off any set of 4 new tires or wheels, or $200 off a set of both. And with free shipping, I can get a set of snows for like $132!
 
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Old 10-17-2007, 07:05 AM
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my $276 Falken 912s are on their way. good deal.
 
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Old 10-17-2007, 07:36 AM
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Son of a B!tch I just spent $480 on S.Drives from Tire Rack YESTERDAY :impatient
 
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Old 10-17-2007, 07:58 AM
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damnit... meant to start a new thread.

good price on tires tho... lol
 

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Old 10-17-2007, 08:33 AM
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Well, I just dropped $560 on a set of Goodyear F1-GSD3s and $530 on a set of Dunlop Wintersport 3Ds (couldn't get the M3s in the right size anymore )for the wife at TireRack.

Free shipping, plus $100 off...

Note to self, next time shop around (which I usually do)

Thanks for the heads up!
 
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Old 10-17-2007, 09:04 AM
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those might all be made in china. (?) never know. jk
 
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Old 10-17-2007, 10:37 AM
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I owe you my first born. Just got Yoko S drives in 205/50/16 for my MCS at $332 to the door. You can call and they will do the deal on the phone. Frank at ext 1818 knew his stuff. Was going to wait till spring but this was a great deal.
 
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Old 10-17-2007, 10:51 AM
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I want a set of 15 or 16 inch steelies with some good winter tires. I can't find any steel wheels or packages with steel wheels on the site. Am i missing something or do they not sell them? Does tire rack do a steel wheel package?

Any reccomendations for a good winter tire for the Detroit area?
 
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Old 10-17-2007, 10:54 AM
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I used to order from Tire Rack exclusively because they supported this site. But when Discount Tire started doing free shipping and Tire Rack would not match, I made the switch.

However, I just ordered 2 tires from TR because Discount does not stock what I need. Hopefully Tire Rack will realize they are losing customers and will adapt to the market. I much prefer TR, but my wallet likes DT and my car can't tell the difference between the 2.
 
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Old 10-17-2007, 11:01 AM
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those might all be made in china. (?) never know. jk
Well I will be in the market for some non-Chinese Goodyears (unlike the ones I unknowingly bought last time ) soon so I appreciate the info
 
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Old 10-17-2007, 11:07 AM
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With China being the fastest developing industrialized country on the planet, it will not be long before everything is built there.

That said, thanks for the heads up about the site. Good savings! WOOT!
 
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Old 10-17-2007, 11:43 AM
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Well I will be in the market for some non-Chinese Goodyears (unlike the ones I unknowingly bought last time ) soon so I appreciate the info
hehehe. yep, GS-D3's came to mind.


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With China being the fastest developing industrialized country on the planet, it will not be long before everything is built there.
that's right, even your Tacobell.
 
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Old 10-17-2007, 12:56 PM
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no v710s, and no GS-D3 in 205/50/16
 
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Old 10-17-2007, 01:13 PM
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Any reccomendations for a good winter tire for the Detroit area?
I was happy with my Nokian WRs last Winter. This Winter is supposed to be mild.
 
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Old 10-17-2007, 02:10 PM
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need help. anyone know where i can get less price for winter runflat tire here in toronto, im new, i just recnelty bought a 2003 min typeS. need ppl advise, should i just get a regular winter tire (non runflat)and put it on my rims, or get a set of winter and steel rims..
 
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Old 10-18-2007, 04:26 AM
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I ditched my runflats and got a tire repair kit and a pump. Couldn't stand the ride anymore. You should be able to get a set of winter tires and steel rims for less than $500 at tirerack, discounttire.com, edgeracing.com, etc.
 
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Old 10-18-2007, 11:55 AM
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Am I insane, or did discount direct bump their prices today?
I was looking at a set of 16" Kuhmo Ecsta SPT (205/50-16) that were up yesterday for $95/tire. Today they are $114.
So much for that $100 discount.
 
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Old 10-18-2007, 12:30 PM
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good advise Aeromax, i think i'll consider you advice, since it cheaper, and it make sense. all i have to do now is search for a repair kit. have you guys tried the "Slime smart Spair" tire sealant kit, is this tire kit worth it?
 
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Old 10-18-2007, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Eric_Rowland
Am I insane, or did discount direct bump their prices today?
I was looking at a set of 16" Kuhmo Ecsta SPT (205/50-16) that were up yesterday for $95/tire. Today they are $114.
So much for that $100 discount.
The Hankook Icebears in 195/60/15 are still $63 today as they were yesterday when I looked at them... Perhaps they did change a few prices on some tires, or you are looking at a Z instead of V in the same size...
 
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Old 10-18-2007, 04:21 PM
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those buggars, i just ordered a set of tires from them 2 weeks ago! Now im pissed, im emailing.....

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Old 10-18-2007, 04:46 PM
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where's the second $100 off if you get wheels too? I see the first on their homepage
 
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Old 10-18-2007, 04:51 PM
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damn...it's there...just add wheels and add tires. $592/shipped for mounted/balanced 17's with Ziex912. That's stupid cheap. :scratches chin:
 
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Old 10-18-2007, 05:10 PM
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16" Liquidmetal Static with tires for $380/shipped. this is a killer deal for winter shoes....seriously
 
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Old 10-18-2007, 05:36 PM
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Well I will be in the market for some non-Chinese Goodyears (unlike the ones I unknowingly bought last time ) soon so I appreciate the info

So Goodyear F-1's are made in China????
 
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Old 10-18-2007, 05:45 PM
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I've been shopping for a nice set of all-season performance tires for the MCSC in size 205/45/17. I was planning on spending around $440.

Just checked out this site and got 4 Falken Ziex ZE-912 tires for a total of $260. That's actually BETTER than buy 3, get one free. They were $90 each but I got a $100 discount for internet purchasing.

COOL !!

Thanks for the heads-up, aeromax !!
 


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