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Old May 1, 2024 | 10:58 PM
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Gonna put the A/S 4 on my daily driver. Anything I need to be aware of, install is about a week out. My plan is to got to the dealer for alignment right after... if I'm forgetting anything, do tell!
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You should be OK with the vendor doing the install - nice that they come to your house to do the work.
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I got my new Michelins from Tire Rack and used their mobile install service. Very professional. Mounted all 4 tires using latest Hunter equipment. No scratches to my chrome Z51 wheels. Balance was done on a dynamic balance machine. Lug nuts were installed with a manual torque wrench. Charge was $100 for everything. A deal in my opinion.
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Mobile installer is slightly expensive than Tire Choice which is also a recommended installer. I drove my car there, 5 min away from home, for installation. They did good work.
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The Tire Rack mobile installer cannot due Road Force balancing. What they do is good, but not as good as RF balancing. If RF balancing is important to you, and it is to me, you will have to have it done by a separate shop after the Tire Rack install and probably cost $100 or so. Also, make sure you have your wheel lock tool if you use wheel locks. Good luck.
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