Run flats can be a PITA to mount without the right equipment.
Another tire question
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Burning Brakes
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Another tire question
Can a Mom & Pop type tire shop handle re-moving & mounting run flats? - I have used one small dealer for years but he said he has never worked with run flats - anything I should make him aware of? He has very modern changers.
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I was told that it takes 2 people to either remove or install runflats (can't remember which) and that special equipment is necessary. The guy who told me this is the manager of a very large auto shop. He also told me that he cannot guarantee that the wheels would not be damaged. Now this was a few years ago so it may be different, now. I no longer use runflats, as the difference in ride quality after switching to non-runflats is truly astounding.
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I was told that it takes 2 people to either remove or install runflats (can't remember which) and that special equipment is necessary. The guy who told me this is the manager of a very large auto shop. He also told me that he cannot guarantee that the wheels would not be damaged. Now this was a few years ago so it may be different, now. I no longer use runflats, as the difference in ride quality after switching to non-runflats is truly astounding.
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Now this is just my opinion, If your tire guy has never done run flats and not sure if his maching is set-up for them I would find another tire shop that has the correct machine and know how.
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I recently had my runflats removed so I could ship the wheels. My local tire guy wanted $8 each to remove them but then called and said he couldn't do it.
Called a goodyear store and they wanted $20-$25 ea!
Took them to town fair tire and they did all four in about two minutes and charged me a grand total of $10.
I'll check with them next time I need tires because of this.
Called a goodyear store and they wanted $20-$25 ea!
Took them to town fair tire and they did all four in about two minutes and charged me a grand total of $10.
I'll check with them next time I need tires because of this.