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 Sep 17 2009, 12:07 PM
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 Probably faster than you  Group: Members Posts: 915 Joined: 9-April 04 From: Earth Member No.: 136  |
Anyone have connections to tire mounting/wheel balancing services...?
I'm tried of going to local tire places and getting ripped off for installation...  Along with the hassles of not buying their tires... Thanks 
-------------------- 2008 Stage 3 Roush Mustang"VMP Tuned"
Stock: 368HP/353TQ VMP Tune: 432HP/414TQ    |
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Sep 17 2009, 12:36 PM
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 Knows what a chicago box is Group: Members Posts: 348 Joined: 31-January 05 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 523 Autocross Club:SCCA/MSCC |
I go to Maitland Tire. They sometimes autox with MSCC.
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Sep 17 2009, 01:04 PM
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Probably faster than you Group: Members Posts: 915 Joined: 9-April 04 From: Earth Member No.: 136 |
What are their prices? Info? These guys? http://www.home.earthlink.net/~maitlandtire/index.html
Thanks Dat!! This post has been edited by AutoXRacer: Sep 17 2009, 01:14 PM -------------------- 2008 Stage 3 Roush Mustang"VMP Tuned"
Stock: 368HP/353TQ VMP Tune: 432HP/414TQ |
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Sep 17 2009, 02:52 PM
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Fast time of the Day Group: Members Posts: 1,610 Joined: 9-April 04 From: Orlando Member No.: 141 |
I've used Maitland Tire before as well. They did alright not scratching my rims and the price was reasonable (but not crazy cheap or anything).
Tell them you want the lugs tightened with a torque wrench though. I didn't and the installer just drove them in with the impact set on gorilla strength. -------------------- Jason Stroud
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Sep 17 2009, 02:54 PM
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 Knows what a chicago box is Group: Members Posts: 295 Joined: 1-December 04 From: Pt. St. John, FL Member No.: 426 |
I usually go to Trikpro motorsports in Melbourne, they are a Tirerack prefered installer and TJ runs down in Palm Bay sometimes. I also use Performance Tire and Wheel in Orange City but he sells tires so I don't know how he'd feel about outside tires.
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Sep 17 2009, 04:15 PM
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Probably faster than you Group: Members Posts: 915 Joined: 9-April 04 From: Earth Member No.: 136 |
QUOTE (Soma07 @ Sep 17 2009, 03:52 PM)  I've used Maitland Tire before as well. They did alright not scratching my rims and the price was reasonable (but not crazy cheap or anything). Tell them you want the lugs tightened with a torque wrench though. I didn't and the installer just drove them in with the impact set on gorilla strength. Yeah, I can't afford scratches on my $760 a piece wheels... lol Any one remember how much they charge? This post has been edited by AutoXRacer: Oct 6 2009, 11:37 AM -------------------- 2008 Stage 3 Roush Mustang"VMP Tuned"
Stock: 368HP/353TQ VMP Tune: 432HP/414TQ |
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Sep 17 2009, 04:52 PM
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Knows what a chicago box is Group: Members Posts: 348 Joined: 31-January 05 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 523 Autocross Club:SCCA/MSCC |
I think it was like $16 or so per wheel to mount/balance. Bring the Checker and tell them you autox with Martin since they advertise on the back of it.
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Sep 17 2009, 05:03 PM
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Probably faster than you Group: Members Posts: 915 Joined: 9-April 04 From: Earth Member No.: 136 |
OK, thanks!!!
-------------------- 2008 Stage 3 Roush Mustang"VMP Tuned"
Stock: 368HP/353TQ VMP Tune: 432HP/414TQ |
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Sep 17 2009, 08:48 PM
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 Probably faster than you Group: Members Posts: 939 Joined: 7-July 05 From: West Bithlo, Florida (Orlando) Member No.: 863 Autocross Club:mscc/scca |
I've used Maitland Tire and had good luck with them. Lately I've been using my local Discount Tire location. The price was about the same, but I didn't have to go to Maitland for the change over. The store that I've been using is on 436, just North of Hwy 50 (Colonial Drive). They are across the street from Garabaldi's/ High Tide Harry's. They do a lot of tire change outs for the BMW guys and some other racing groups. Their equipment is new. If you live on the east side this seems to be a good option.
-------------------- 2001 New Beetle H Stock #53(retired-to munnster duty)
1994 Miata-White with black tires(#5 CSP 1/2 mine 1/2fast) 1969 Dodge Dart GTS 383 1970 Cuda Drop Top 440/4-speed 1978 Yamaha SR 500 (Thumper) and Beluga Dodge 2001 dually diesel |
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Sep 18 2009, 08:31 AM
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Probably faster than you Group: Members Posts: 915 Joined: 9-April 04 From: Earth Member No.: 136 |
Cool, I just need someone who will be gentle with my wheels... lol
Maitland Tire charges $18.99 while Discount Charges $19.95, I'll save the gas money and still to a local shop. They did though recommend I stick to my own tire supplier since they can't compete with online prices. That was nice of them to be open to that concept of bring my own tires. -------------------- 2008 Stage 3 Roush Mustang"VMP Tuned"
Stock: 368HP/353TQ VMP Tune: 432HP/414TQ |
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Sep 18 2009, 10:12 AM
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 Knows what a cone is Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 16-May 08 Member No.: 3,486 Autocross Club:None |
Not sure which side of town you are on but I used to use Big 10 Tires on LB Mcloud. They charged $30 a pair after tax. I used to bring the wheels in off the car but I'm not sure if that effects the price they charge.
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Sep 18 2009, 10:29 AM
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Probably faster than you Group: Members Posts: 915 Joined: 9-April 04 From: Earth Member No.: 136 |
I'm on the UCF side...
I was told about Big Franks Tire in Rockledge/Merrit Island, close to SR520 and US1. She charges $15 per wheel and comes highly recommended by Corvette owners... I don't know if its worth the 30 min drive each way...to save $40. -------------------- 2008 Stage 3 Roush Mustang"VMP Tuned"
Stock: 368HP/353TQ VMP Tune: 432HP/414TQ |
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Sep 18 2009, 11:57 AM
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 Probably faster than you Group: Members Posts: 919 Joined: 9-July 04 From: Westminster, MD Member No.: 288 Autocross Club:SCCA |
QUOTE (AutoXRacer @ Sep 18 2009, 11:29 AM) I'm on the UCF side... I was told about Big Franks Tire in Rockledge/Merrit Island, close to SR520 and US1. She charges $15 per wheel and comes highly recommended by Corvette owners... I don't know if its worth the 30 min drive each way...to save $40. This always comes up. The dreaded, I'm paying too much for mounting. Someday when I grow up I would like to get a mounting machine. ( when I leave behind my vegabound ways....so its never going to happen , unless I put it in an enclosed trailer....hmmm) RIght now it seems all Im putting on any more is Hoosiers at the tracks, and usually the Hoosier support trucks do all my tires. J This post has been edited by jhue75: Sep 18 2009, 11:59 AM |
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Sep 18 2009, 12:08 PM
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Probably faster than you Group: Members Posts: 915 Joined: 9-April 04 From: Earth Member No.: 136 |
QUOTE (jhue75 @ Sep 18 2009, 12:57 PM) This always comes up. The dreaded, I'm paying too much for mounting. Someday when I grow up I would like to get a mounting machine. ( when I leave behind my vegabound ways....so its never going to happen , unless I put it in an enclosed trailer....hmmm) RIght now it seems all Im putting on any more is Hoosiers at the tracks, and usually the Hoosier support trucks do all my tires. J OK, so how is this helping me...? I don't want to hear how you have a support truck catering to your every need...  
-------------------- 2008 Stage 3 Roush Mustang"VMP Tuned"
Stock: 368HP/353TQ VMP Tune: 432HP/414TQ |
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Sep 18 2009, 12:59 PM
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Probably faster than you Group: Members Posts: 919 Joined: 9-July 04 From: Westminster, MD Member No.: 288 Autocross Club:SCCA |
Ok, Tropical Tire, by Ian's shop. They seemed reasonable and did an ok job. I remember having a set of tires done for 30 bucks for some reason. or 40. ( Ians shop is by Church st and westmoreland)
Maybe Ian can comment on the exact price. You can go faster if you just learn to let go and not worry about stuff like, body panels and rims, they are going to get scuffed. Seriously. Learn to embrace the sweet release of having your fender liner torn out for the 4th time, or having your ac condenser smashed to bits, or losing an oil filter after your lower diffuser rips apart.
This post has been edited by jhue75: Sep 18 2009, 01:16 PM |
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