new tires
Mar 26, 2009 | 01:32 PM
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Burning Brakes
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From: Woodstock Ontario
new tires
just got back from my local Bridgestone dealer.Went there this morning on the original Goodyears that came on the car.Came home with a new set of Potenza RE050A what a difference. The ride went from a dual wheel 4X4 to a Impala wow
Mar 26, 2009 | 01:37 PM
Racer
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From: Whitby Ontario
I'd love to know what sizes and how much you paid, I'm in the market for new tires, and also live in Ontario.
Mar 26, 2009 | 02:55 PM
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Burning Brakes
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From: Woodstock Ontario
They are the stock size paid $ 881.97 with tax plus I had the sensors rebuilt $ 65.00
Mar 26, 2009 | 03:00 PM
Le Mans Master
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From: Northwest CT
Congrats!
Who did the rebuild on the sensors?
Mar 26, 2009 | 03:20 PM
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Burning Brakes
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From: Woodstock Ontario
the place where I bought the tires tpms valve service kit $ 40.00 + $ 25.00 labour they did not replace the batteries
Mar 26, 2009 | 03:30 PM
Le Mans Master
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From: Northwest CT
Thanks...that makes sense.
Mar 26, 2009 | 03:41 PM
Racer
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From: Wickliffe OH
Aren't the batteries the main reason for rebulding them?
Mar 26, 2009 | 03:46 PM
Le Mans Master
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From: Life is a game/Golf is serious. IA
My s/o works for Bridgestone Corp. She says you did good.
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Mar 26, 2009 | 06:42 PM
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Burning Brakes
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From: Woodstock Ontario
thats why I got the deal my wife works for Bridgestone-Firestone factory
Mar 26, 2009 | 06:44 PM
Race Director
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From: Wellsboro Pa
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Markss
Aren't the batteries the main reason for rebulding them?
That's what I thought.
Mar 26, 2009 | 06:58 PM
Pro
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From: Bainbridge Island Wa
Mar 26, 2009 | 07:00 PM
Team Owner
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From: Danville Virginia
Enjoy that new ride
Chuck
Mar 26, 2009 | 07:10 PM
Race Director
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From: lockport n.y
glad to hear your happy enjoy
Mar 26, 2009 | 07:24 PM
Melting Slicks
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From: Buckeye Country OH
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08
Great tire! I run these in 305/19, a much better ride than stock. Nice buy
Who did the rebuild on the sensors?
new tires
