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My tires came today from tire rack, got them from luke. They are the Avon Tech M500's and after reading the test and reviews and talking with luke I decided to try them.

They have a 280AA A rating and are pretty grippy from what I have read, tire wear was a gripe with some, but I don't drive the car that much to worry about that. They look great and wide

. They have a 7.7 tread width which is pretty good fatty width

. The 215/50-16 size gives us 16" boys another option for tires.

I'll post some more feedback once they are mounted. Snipey, the free tires will be ready soon

hehe .. now you don't have to defend your Khumos to the rest of CEG

Originally posted by Rouar:
hehe .. now you don't have to defend your Khumos to the rest of CEG

looks like ill be carrying that role eh?

anyone know what the average running price is to get 4 tires mounted? dont think ive ever had it done before and would like to know what is high and stuff.

congrats skunk

.Snipey

Usually about $10-$15 per tire, mounted and balanced. Can't wait to get my summer tires on this w/n!

Originally posted by phd2be:
Usually about $10-$15 per tire, mounted and balanced.

wow sounds like a great price compared to how much my brother paid. he said it was over $200 for 4 tires mounted balanced and alignment. i know the alignment cost him almost an extra hundred but still thats much cheaper already. any shops you suggest near enfield/springfield areas?

dont feel like gettin it in the rear-end like my brother did.

$200 for all that sounds about right. I just paid $140 for a 3 year alignment at Tire Kingdom. Assuming $15/tire for mount /balance, that works out to an even $200! Most places here in the Burlington VT area charge about $40 for summer/winter tire change over.

Check the firestone here in enfield. Not sure how much they would charge for the tires but they offer a lifetime alignment for a litte over $100. or a one time alignment for around $80.