Tire Mounting
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Clifton Park, NY ............Clearwater, FL ... 85 Original Owner
Tire Mounting
Am I crazy to take the cheapo route and let Walmart mount and balance my new tires that I just bought somewhere else online. They are about half what everybody else charges.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: St. Louis, Mo......... 1993 Torch Red w/White Interior...2006-07 Bloomington Gold 2005-ZR1/C4 Gathering, 2001-2012 Funfest
Do you have the tire pressure sensors?
And do they know how to work with them?
Those would be my main concerns.
Rik
And do they know how to work with them?
Those would be my main concerns.
Rik
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Le Mans Master
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From: Clifton Park, NY ............Clearwater, FL ... 85 Original Owner
Le Mans Master
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From: Irvine Ca
The Balancers these days.......The balancers developed back in the 80s are perfectly capable.
You stick the wheel on there, close the hood and push the button. Then the machine tells you where to put the weight and how much to use.
I draw the line when I see a guy using an old bubble balancing system. If I see that, I say, "No thanks"
You stick the wheel on there, close the hood and push the button. Then the machine tells you where to put the weight and how much to use.
I draw the line when I see a guy using an old bubble balancing system. If I see that, I say, "No thanks"
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From: Fremont Ca
2022 C4 of the Year Finalist - Modified
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Clifton Park, NY ............Clearwater, FL ... 85 Original Owner
Ever think the service you get from your tire guy is only worth half what he charges you. He's more than likely using the same equipment.
Race Director
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From: Fremont Ca
2022 C4 of the Year Finalist - Modified
You look at it any way you want Chief.He can use a bunch of crowbars for all I care just as long as he doesnt leave a single mark on my wheels.And the same goes for price.I dont care what it costs,dont screw up my wheels.
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