Not your average tire replacement thread
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Intermediate
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From: Wheeling Illinois
Yes, I did need to special order them. The store called me within 4-5 days to tell me they were in. My brother-in-law ordered rears for his 2002 coupe at the same time from Costco.
I was concerned that Costco could install the run-flats but they assured me that if they sell them, they service them and had just put some on a Porsche Carrera recently. They did a great job and before I ordered the tires from Costco I had read in Consumer Reports that they were rated best in tire sales and service. After my experience I would concur with that rating!
I was concerned that Costco could install the run-flats but they assured me that if they sell them, they service them and had just put some on a Porsche Carrera recently. They did a great job and before I ordered the tires from Costco I had read in Consumer Reports that they were rated best in tire sales and service. After my experience I would concur with that rating!
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Intermediate
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From: Wheeling Illinois
I carry an air compressor, a plug kit, and a phone number to call in a flatbed if needed.
You are about 2 tire changes behind with 13 year old tires. I'm surprised you haven't wrecked the thing yet on rock hard run flats. I doubt you are getting anywhere near 1/4 the performance the car is capable of.
You are about 2 tire changes behind with 13 year old tires. I'm surprised you haven't wrecked the thing yet on rock hard run flats. I doubt you are getting anywhere near 1/4 the performance the car is capable of.
I got the car 4 years ago and haven't looked at the tires until just now. Turns out the guy I bought it from only replaced the rear because the fronts were still perfect.
Wanna race? ;-)
Last edited by Jeffislouie; Jun 27, 2018 at 08:20 PM.
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From: Wheeling Illinois
FFS, you must chill out.
BRB, off to sell my car because I'm afraid of driving....
Last edited by Jeffislouie; Jun 27, 2018 at 11:41 PM.
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From: NC
I'm always down to race someone that doesn't check the safety of their tires for years
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From: Wheeling Illinois
Many thanks to the awesome forum members who genuinely enjoy helping others.
As always, a few really rotten apples ruin everything, so I won't be checking this anymore.
Peace out. I apologize for asking a question. I'm sorry I did. There are so many other places on the internet where I can have people needlessly try to irritate me.
As always, a few really rotten apples ruin everything, so I won't be checking this anymore.
Peace out. I apologize for asking a question. I'm sorry I did. There are so many other places on the internet where I can have people needlessly try to irritate me.
Last edited by Jeffislouie; Jun 28, 2018 at 02:09 AM.
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Many thanks to the awesome forum members who genuinely enjoy helping others.
As always, a few really rotten apples ruin everything, so I won't be checking this anymore.
Peace out. I apologize for asking a question. I'm sorry I did. There are so many other places on the internet where I can have people needlessly try to irritate me.
As always, a few really rotten apples ruin everything, so I won't be checking this anymore.
Peace out. I apologize for asking a question. I'm sorry I did. There are so many other places on the internet where I can have people needlessly try to irritate me.
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From: Jasper GA
No idea what the original post was, but I have Goodyear F1 run flats on mine right now and I hate them for one reason. They are LOUD. Driving on concrete highways around here and we have to raise our voices just to be heard. Performance seems to be ok, but once I get the chance I will be replacing them, just to get less noise in the car.