Changing tires
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Changing tires
Im going to have to replace my rear tires real soon. Who do you guys take your Vette's to when you need your tires changed? I dont want to take it to the wrong person and have them mess it up. Thanks in advance.
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Re: Changing tires (Korreck)
In the The orlando area I've heard good things about a tire place on Michigan ave in Kissimmee. The owner has a Vette & belongs to Mid Florida Corvette club. The club member I know was to be back from Bowlling grn yesterday.I'll call him latter in the day & get the info for you(Its 5:50 AM now)
Don
Chuck is still not home - I think that the name of the place is Michigan tires also Sams is good if they have the tiress.
[Modified by Don Meyer, 9:32 AM 7/3/2003]
Don
Chuck is still not home - I think that the name of the place is Michigan tires also Sams is good if they have the tiress.
[Modified by Don Meyer, 9:32 AM 7/3/2003]
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Re: Changing tires (02MillenniumVette)
My buddy just had new motorspors rims put on his 03 coupe last week at the Discount Tire store on 436 near Hwy 50. I was there to watch them do it and they took their time and they were very gentle handling the old & new rims. It cost about $25 per wheel but well worth IMO. Here is their phone 407/380-2036....John
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Re: Changing tires (jzeesc5)
Discount Tire here in Texas is a good bet as well, so I'd add that you just need to ask to talk to the manager and tell him your concerns. I did this on my first trip to Discount, and now the manager personally takes care of my car! With chrome rims, that is a definite plus!
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Re: Changing tires (02MillenniumVette)
comon sense guy take it to the dealer sensor are easy to take off and put on just make sure you have new O rings for the sensor valves and DO NOT OVER TIGHT the valves or may damage the sensor for GOOD!!! also buy from tirerack they are 100% better than discount tire trust me on that one
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Good Luck :flag
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Re: Changing tires (Soldiervette)
comon sense guy take it to the dealer sensor are easy to take off and put on just make sure you have new O rings for the sensor valves and DO NOT OVER TIGHT the valves or may damage the sensor for GOOD!!! also buy from tirerack they are 100% better than discount tire trust me on that one
Good Luck :flag
Good Luck :flag
Don't take your car to the dealer, most dealers send out tire work on Vettes, they'll just send it to somebody else and charge you more.
You're not replacing the wheels, so don't worry about tightening the sensors.
Buy from someone you are comfortable with. TrieRack has great prices and normally have good stock as well. Many local tire dealers don't carry runflats in C5 sizes bvecause there isn't much demand for them. If you want to get them from a local tire dealer, don't be surprised if they take a few days or a week to get the tires. It's normal.
Whoever you take the car to, make sure they take responsibilty for the wheels and the Tire Pressure Sensors. Replacing the sensors runs ~$125 each in some areas, and they may have to be ordered by the local GM dealer. Make sure the tire dealer uses equipment with nylon-coated parts. THese machines are just like normal machines, but are more expensive, so some dealers don't buy them. The nylon tools will lessen the chances of your wheels being damaged.
Ask around at the local Corvette Club. People there will tell you which tire dealers have good and bad service. :cheers:
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Re: Changing tires (Topless)
I guessed wrong. Try Roadrunner on Mich ave in Kissimmee. All the vette guys in the club take there vettes to him. He owns a C5 & is a member of Mid Florida Vettes. His prices are alsoo great.......Don
