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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 05:46 PM
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For those of you in the Tampa area. If you have a lowered c5 and are tired of the shops that complain or even charge you extra to put your car on their lift for a simple tire change or if you feel more comfortable in your house with a cold drink watching tv while your tires are being changed out and filled with nitrogen ....and all this done in under an hour...and with prices that are compareable (in my case, cheaper) than your local tire shop.....here is the service for you.

Their truck comes to your house. With tire changer and state of the art smart balance technology all inside this truck.


A cool airbag lift...even fits under a slammed c5
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 08:52 PM
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I'm curious-----How much to change all 4 tires/wheels???
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 08:58 PM
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Bought 4 BFG KDW (stock c5 sizes). Mounted, smart balanced and filled with nitrogen for $775.00 with out having to leave the house.
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Old May 1, 2006 | 01:01 PM
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That's a pretty neat service. Wish they had something like that around here.
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Old May 1, 2006 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
That's a pretty neat service. Wish they had something like that around here.
That's pretty neat
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Old May 1, 2006 | 06:57 PM
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They've got a pretty interesting website also. www.pitcrewtire.com My next tire changes should be free for as much as I am boasting about their busines, but honestly I am not affiliated in any way.
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Old May 1, 2006 | 07:02 PM
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um.... I don't think that's a good place to lift a C5
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um.... I don't think that's a good place to lift a C5
nevermind... the rear jacking point was alot further forward than I thought
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Craig is da man!

This guy has one of the most professional 'come-to-you' services I have ever used. He mounted and balanced (on Hunter equipment, of course), filled the tires w/Nitrogen and helped me train the new tire pressure sensors from Fred Bean's (also, outstanding) for $150.

The use of Nitrogen is a beautiful thing, too. It's been three month since the new Firestones were mounted and I haven't had to top off the tires.

You guys and gals in the Tampa Bay area: do yourself a big favor and call Craig at 727-748-2739!

Bill
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Deacon...good to hear from another satisfied customer of craigs. I just found him by accident, but he will be the one I call from now on. Great service and prices too.
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