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imported_Ron Vogel
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So last month I ordered some Falken Ziex 512's (235-55-16) from Vulcan tire. Got all 4 for $358 (including shipping). Not too bad of a deal. I couldn't get them installed until last Friday, so the proior Thursday I called around for prices on mounting and balancing. Discount tire was $70, and my Dad suggested Farm & Fleet, so I called over there. They ended up at $52.
Friday comes, and I head to F&F, first off they said it was going to be an hour and a half wait (I was like "fine", even though there was 3 techs there and only one other car). Then they tell me I was mis-qouted, and it will be $93. I eventually got it for $52, but it took some talking. 3 hours later....pulling my hair out trying to keep my 3 year old occupied at F&F for that long. I was the last customer out the door as they closed, on the drive home, my car was shaking like crazy; ARRRGH!
So I go back Saturday as they open to have them re-balanced. 2 hours later I am told 3 of 4 are out of round, and can't be balanced. I go home, get on the computer, and e-mail the tire store I bought them from. They get back to me quickly, and say they will only return if the yellow dots on the tires match up with the valve stems, and a roadforce balance has been done. I go out there and look; none of the yellow dots match the stems!
So, Sunday morning, I'm back at F&F to have my yellow dots lined up, they are able to balance 3 of the 4, and one is still out of round. On the way home it felt fine actually, and still feels ok. However, the online tire store is replacing that tire at no cost, and reinbursing me for the mounting, I should get my new tire by tommorrow...then back to F&F! This has really been hell, I didn't get any work done to the car because of this last weekend. Sorry for the long post, but I think a few people may get some entertainment out of it.
BTW; the Falkens are awesome compared to my Yokohamas
Friday comes, and I head to F&F, first off they said it was going to be an hour and a half wait (I was like "fine", even though there was 3 techs there and only one other car). Then they tell me I was mis-qouted, and it will be $93. I eventually got it for $52, but it took some talking. 3 hours later....pulling my hair out trying to keep my 3 year old occupied at F&F for that long. I was the last customer out the door as they closed, on the drive home, my car was shaking like crazy; ARRRGH!
So I go back Saturday as they open to have them re-balanced. 2 hours later I am told 3 of 4 are out of round, and can't be balanced. I go home, get on the computer, and e-mail the tire store I bought them from. They get back to me quickly, and say they will only return if the yellow dots on the tires match up with the valve stems, and a roadforce balance has been done. I go out there and look; none of the yellow dots match the stems!
So, Sunday morning, I'm back at F&F to have my yellow dots lined up, they are able to balance 3 of the 4, and one is still out of round. On the way home it felt fine actually, and still feels ok. However, the online tire store is replacing that tire at no cost, and reinbursing me for the mounting, I should get my new tire by tommorrow...then back to F&F! This has really been hell, I didn't get any work done to the car because of this last weekend. Sorry for the long post, but I think a few people may get some entertainment out of it.
BTW; the Falkens are awesome compared to my Yokohamas
I asked him about it about a month ago. Too bad too, I trust him more than most the morons in the tire shops out there. Obviously there are a lot of good people out there, but I think you know what I mean.