1974 Tire Purchase Experience Today.....
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1974 Tire Purchase Experience Today.....
After getting the rear bumper done, went to a local reputable tire shop and ordered five P225/70R-15 BFG Radial T/As. There seemed to be some confusion about getting my car "in" to do the tires. I asked what the problem was and the mgr said "Billy Bob" has never pulled in a Corvette onto the rack. I said "Well, he sure as hell ain't gonna learn on my car" :cuss . Then after I get the car onto the rack the other "helper" opened the passenger door and tilted the seat forward. I said "What are you doing?". He said " You're getting five tires are'nt you? I'm looking for the spare" :rolleyes: I said "You sure as hell ain't gonna find it back there :rolleyes: It's under the car(dumb ***)". Then "Billy Bob"(he looked about 18yrs old)asked "Does it have a 283?" I said, "No, it's got a 327" :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
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Re: 1974 Tire Purchase Experience Today..... (Alwyn678)
Alwyn, I've always liked the dimensions & looks of the P225/70 :yesnod:
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Re: 1974 Tire Purchase Experience Today..... (Paul Borowski)
Paul,
I like the P225/70's on my '71, but when I had new tires put on the '74(that is gone now) Discount Tire recommended P255/60's. They looked really good on it. This reputable shop is not a chain of *idiots* across the country is it? :lol:
I like the P225/70's on my '71, but when I had new tires put on the '74(that is gone now) Discount Tire recommended P255/60's. They looked really good on it. This reputable shop is not a chain of *idiots* across the country is it? :lol:
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Re: 1974 Tire Purchase Experience Today..... (Redshark6974)
You should have asked the kid to check your battery for you, then watch him look for it.... :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: 1974 Tire Purchase Experience Today..... (Paul Borowski)
you know, when i went in for tires they almost broke the hood on my 69. they couldnt figure out that the hood goes up, and then down. Luckly i was watching them and ran over there, or else i would have had some real fun replacing the hood
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Re: 1974 Tire Purchase Experience Today..... (Redshark6974)
"Does it have a 283" .......hmmm... :skep:
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Re: 1974 Tire Purchase Experience Today..... (Paul Borowski)
At that point I would've left. I hope they didn't screw anything up becuase based on your description I wouldn't have enough confidance to have them touch my car. :nonod:
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Re: 1974 Tire Purchase Experience Today..... (ROD NOCK)
Well in defense of the kid. Since he was only 18, how can we reasonably expect him to be knowledgeable of our 35 year old cars.
A little over done here in my opinion! But I am just one guy and am wrong alot. :skep:
A little over done here in my opinion! But I am just one guy and am wrong alot. :skep:
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Re: 1974 Tire Purchase Experience Today..... (PRESSURERAT)
This is the reason I take my wheels(and tires) to the tire store in the bed of my truck! :thumbs:
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Re: 1974 Tire Purchase Experience Today..... (OHSIXX)
Well in defense of the kid. Since he was only 18, how can we reasonably expect him to be knowledgeable of our 35 year old cars.
A little over done here in my opinion! But I am just one guy and am wrong alot. :skep:
A little over done here in my opinion! But I am just one guy and am wrong alot. :skep:
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Re: 1974 Tire Purchase Experience Today..... (BigBlockVette)
Seriously, give the kid a break. High school kid trying to earn a buck, I bet you're an expert on the specs for cars made 20years before you were born. :rolleyes:
That being said, I don't understand why people have to act like they know things about these cars when they don't have a clue. Why not ask "What's it got in it?" or "What year is it?" instead of "You know, they only made V6s for this year" :confused: Better to appear ignorant than a dumba55!!
If you go to the local Tire Pro and expect an experienced mechanic of 30 years to stick on some tires for you, you're kidding yourself. Sad but true.
[Modified by RUXperienced, 9:20 PM 10/24/2003]
That being said, I don't understand why people have to act like they know things about these cars when they don't have a clue. Why not ask "What's it got in it?" or "What year is it?" instead of "You know, they only made V6s for this year" :confused: Better to appear ignorant than a dumba55!!
If you go to the local Tire Pro and expect an experienced mechanic of 30 years to stick on some tires for you, you're kidding yourself. Sad but true.
[Modified by RUXperienced, 9:20 PM 10/24/2003]
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Re: 1974 Tire Purchase Experience Today..... (Paul Borowski)
" You're getting five tires are'nt you? I'm looking for the spare" :rolleyes: I said "You sure as hell ain't gonna find it back there :rolleyes: It's under the car(dumb ***)". Then "Billy Bob"(he looked about 18yrs old)asked "Does it have a 283?" I said, "No, it's got a 327" :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
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