Calgary - Where to fix tires? Help!
Mmm ... this is a black Friday! Things didn't go very well at work. And when I got to the parkade?! I got a flat! :mad:
So I decided to change back to my summer tires & see if I can get the flat fixed at the same time. Should I go back to the dealer? Or are there better places in town? I'd like to get it done some time on Sat if possible & it's very difficult to get appointment with the dealer at this 11th hour ... :( |
I would call around to different tire stores, NAPA or something like that, but try the dealer first...sucky time to put your summers on considering we just got 2 FEET OF SNOW!!
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Well, the situation got from bad to worse ...
The summer tire plan did not work out, for obvious reasons. I actually got an appointment at the dealer on Sat. They found that the tire was ripped on the side (I guess because I did bump on the sidewalk the day before), and cannot be fixed. I took it to Fountain (in the major snow), but they can't help me either because they do not have my tires in stock. Now I have to call some Toyo dealers in town to get a replacement tire (if they have not yet discontinued my model). Anyone have experience with OK & Tire Craft? :( |
OK tire is usually pretty good. I have dealt with the one on Northmount Drive before, and I felt that I was treated fairly. No experience with tirecraft. Blaskin and Lane can be pretty good pricewise if they have what you need.
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So I called Tire Craft & OK about replacement tires. Turns out that my model has been discontinued & I need to get the new Toyos. They are $150 each! (~$170 after tax!) I was shocked since I got all 4 plus steelies for $600.
Anyway, North Hill is currently doing a promo on Toyo's that will fit. I'm going Fri to put in my summers (fingers crossed ... no more snow storm like last week) & replace my winters. Another $400 down the tube ... :( |
why are you loosing 400?
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I'm guessing she wants to keep all her tires the same, since they are discontinued, she gets to replace all four.
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That's because the tires come to ~$350. Adding on the labour, etc., it comes to ~$400. (I also got a set of tire locks for my summers. :cool: )
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Did you get your tires already?
I discovered that since I bought mine at Kal tire I get free tire rotating etc. there. hell of a deal. |
Yes, I got mine at North Hill. Toyo Garit HT. $140@ with 10% off. I phoned Tire Craft & OK Tel, and this is a pretty good deal.
I guess now that I change my tires every season, I'm not as concerned about rotating tires as before. Thanks for the tips - I'll keep that in mind. |
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