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Do they have the touchless tire machine? That's 98% of the solution. The other 2% is getting the guy that knows how to use it. I'd request someone that has actually done a few 335's just like the one you're buying. My local dealer wanted $642 total installed with tax. Luckily my local DT ripped the bead so I got one free. I didn't have them mount it though. Took it to a specialty tire and wheel place. They charged me $40 to mount and balance. Did a good job. They had a new Corghi touchless tire machine and a new Corghi balance machine.
I had a lengthy conversation with the manager. They have done a few of these before and he assured me that they take special care because they don't want to damage or replace a wheel. As I said previously, I've done business with this store for years and they know what they're doing. But anything could happen I guess.
I had a lengthy conversation with the manager. They have done a few of these before and he assured me that they take special care because they don't want to damage or replace a wheel. As I said previously, I've done business with this store for years and they know what they're doing. But anything could happen I guess.
They'll replace anything if they damage it so I wouldn't be too worried. Let us know when you get it back. I was pretty stoked when I got mine back on the car and went for a ride. I do love these tires.
Rear is much easier than the front to replace - you should be fine good luck with move
I would have thought just the opposite since it's a wider tire, but we shall see. They really struggled with the front tire. No damage but it took them almost an hour to get it mounted.
RSVETTE12 was right. The rear was much easier than the front. Some of it probably has to do with expertise. I think the store I went to today understands Corvettes a little better. It took the first store almost an hour to mount the front tire. Today it took them about 15 minutes. All is well now....albeit $992 later....ugh
good luck with move
