Originally posted by ibub:
1. why in the world would you go to the dealer for tires & alignment?
2. Even if you bought the tires online or used, most tire shops will mount/balance & align them for you.
3. Unfortunately, I think you need to accept some responsibility for a bad decision.
1. They have the new state of the art alignment rack, their prices were great, and it's very close. (I had to bring the kids & they gave me a ride home) I also live on the outskirts of town so nothing better is remotely close! Obviously there are a lot of things you haven't considered about this.
2. Bought them from tirerack. Where else? Not ALL shops can mount aluminum rims and Z rated tires! Matter of fact the number is fairly small comparatively.
3. So it's my fault they screwed up my rims and other stuff up? What kind of a jack ass are you or is it just plain ignorance?
That's just a horsesh^t response!
This is a simple job with the right equipment! I've done it hundreds of times myself when I was a mechanic.
Now it's my bad decision because I took it to a shop that "supposedly" is staffed with ASE certified technicians & specifically told me they had the right equipment to do my rims & tires (yes I specifically asked) vs "Joe-Bob's radiator shack" with tire busters designed for steel wheels only!
I'm glad you found a good dealer. I wish I could. Though in 2 more months it's a moot point as my warranty runs out. BTW - That's the only time I take my car anywhere. Warranty work or a job that requires special equipment. Like I stated; if I had the money I'd have my own shop!
