Z0Sick6

Hi - Need someone who can do this sooner than later.

Haven't found a place that will want to mount/balance and patch the tire.

Anyone have any recommendations?

Nail is on the inside of tire not near sidewall.
Vehicle is not tracked.

robertaj

if your central jersey go to ECS.... if you are north jersey (fairfield) got to USA wheels

Z0Sick6

Some updates here. Luke the service manager at Schumacher in Clifton said they bring all GS and Z06 mounting/balancing to Scott Tire in Clifton (ask for Mike or Frank). They do tons on these cars they said.

Also, a member here vet1day had his front tire patched at Euro Tire in Fairfield (Spoke to Bill there). They didn't do the rear tire which I am sure is harder as its 335/25/20 vs 285/30/19 that vet1day had done.

Z0Sick6

Have you had a new GS or Z06 tire mount balanced at USA wheels or know someone who has? Or just a good shop in general that you'd recommend?

Thanks,
Mike


PS. Called USA and said he can do it. Spoke to Dominick

robertaj

I have used USA Wheels to install all my vette tires (up to 305's) on a c6.

I also know TONS of guys that use them for all their high dollar cars... USA Wheels has some of the best "no touch" equipment around... I was actually down there last month to mount 6 new tires for the vette.

They are also amazing if you ever have a bent rim they can typically fix them to perfect. I would never hesitate to use them

Z0Sick6

Did they jack your car up and do it all there? No issues with getting your car on lift?

Thanks for the responses. Do you speak with Dominick there or anybody specifically?

robertaj

I forget the name of the gentleman i spoke with.... i think if dominick is the older man... he is the owner.

They jack the car up right there with a floor jack and stands. I have never seen any issue... when I used to drive by there regularly I would see them always working a bunch of m5's a Ferrari and all...

The place doesn't look like all that much... but they are certainly known for good work!

Z0Sick6

More updates: FYI Schumacher Chev in Little Falls (spoke to Steve head Service advisor) said they can't safely fix a tire on a Z06 or GS - and if Luke at Clifton recommended a place to go there. I am calling him Monday with an update so he can tell his customers should they need a mount/balance on a GS or Z06 an answer and thanked me for doing so.

I am deciding between USA Wheels in Fairfield or Scott Tire in Clifton patch the tire

Joey D

I have the same problem. I haven't found anyone in central nj to fix it. Total pita.

Z0Sick6

Update: Gerry from CW4L (vendor on this forum) recommended Tire Barn in North Brunswick. I just got back. SUCCESS! They patched and remounted my rear Z06 wheel. No issues.

I will be going there and they are very nice and knowledgeable - thanks again Gerry!

Humanoid 2.0

Did they make you sign a liability waver that the tire speed ratting is now null and void?

Z0Sick6

nope. Should I put on a helmet and take her to 190 mph?

Humanoid 2.0

I think you should wear a helmet all the time, even when sleeping

Larry M

Glad to hear you found a place and avoided a $600 nail