WHy is it so Hard to find a Good tire shop without paying 50$ a wheel!!!!!

Alex@Helix · 07-27-2011, 01:49 PM

Ive been calling for the last 10 minutes to find any shop that will do it to find 0 that are less than 50$ a wheel and that arent pepboys/firestone/places i would never bring my wheels too.

Any recommendations? Ill travel 30-45 minutes from Philly if i have to.

turugara · 07-27-2011, 01:51 PM

Maybe Helix should consider offering that as an additional service =P

bkrM3 · 07-27-2011, 01:54 PM

+1 on you guys getting a damn tire machine. you have a dyno for crying out loud...

also, I recently asked charles where he got his done for his new rims and he said "German Auto Specialists off of Ridge Pike"

you call them yet?

Alex@Helix · 07-27-2011, 02:09 PM

yea i called bavarian specialties.. its one guy and hes swamped... telling from the website, i dont think he deals with many newer bmws

We do need a tire machine...

THat would have saved me so much money this year..

bkrM3 · 07-27-2011, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex@Helix

yea i called bavarian specialties.. its one guy and hes swamped... telling from the website, i dont think he deals with many newer bmws

We do need a tire machine...

THat would have saved me so much money this year..

Dude. Bavarian is a totally different place. http://lmgtfy.com/?q=German+Auto+Specialists+Ridge+Pike

Alex@Helix · 07-27-2011, 02:33 PM

^ i hate you for that ....

taz2ko0 · 07-27-2011, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bkr335

Dude. Bavarian is a totally different place. http://lmgtfy.com/?q=German+Auto+Specialists+Ridge+Pike

CJ421 · 07-27-2011, 02:44 PM

German Auto Specialists on Ridge Pk is where I had my 269s + V12 installed a week ago:
http://www.germanautospecialist.com/
Wheels mounted on tires, TPMS install, Wheel locks install = $180 out the door. They were really good, made sure my wheels did not have scratches before they started. Might be a 30 min ride for you.

There was a MINT M1 sitting there when I had mine done.

I live about 300 yards from them.

3002 tii · 07-27-2011, 11:44 PM

How big are your rims and what profile tires are you bringing that you're getting quoted so high?

I've been going to Tire & Wheel Performance in Ridgewood and they never charge that much, and get a good rep from the enthusiast crowd. They've done all my wheels, BBS, OZ, Volks.. never a single scratch.

nusevad · 07-28-2011, 01:44 AM

I got my wheels done at JDS motoring, great job and excellent price, a bit far from you maybe 1 hour but they did a great job

shock2314 · 07-28-2011, 02:05 AM

if you want to drive to elizabeth nj, theres a shop by me that mounts and balances for 15 bucks each and they have the laser machine to balance and to mount they go up to 30 inch with all plastic pieces

needcaffeine · 07-28-2011, 08:19 AM

I've been dealing with CSE Auto in Oreland, PA (right off the Fort Washington exit of the PA turnpike) for years.

I don't have my most recent tire bill, but it was less than $50/tire.

though this is my 1st BMW. He did do tires on my all vehicles for the past 10+ years. The last 3 did have TPMS.

rd4LLe92m3 · 07-28-2011, 09:33 AM

I just got my rears mounted for $50 at wheel world racing in Clifton heights on Baltimore pike.

BBS · 07-28-2011, 09:47 AM

http://www.rapcoauto.com/

Right off broad st on hunting park

Bogo Shipyo · 07-28-2011, 10:08 AM

a lot of places are trying to cover their lost in the tire machine - thats why the prices are so high . Usually places that charge cheaper rates ( not all but most of the time ) doenst have the right tools to install / uninstall tires properly. i would recommend a spot but they charge around 50 a wheel as well -=X

Good luck brother - going to the meet tonight ?

Alex@Helix · 07-28-2011, 10:53 AM

Got em mounted... I went to a friend of the shops who had a tire machine and he put em on for me... Always nice having a friend with the right tools. Its honestly so hard to find someone to trust with these things.. Thanks for the suggestions from everyone! Appreciate the help

ZTZ1010 · 07-28-2011, 11:53 AM

glad it all worked out. in my experiences, you get what you pay for with tire shops

tibra1 · 07-28-2011, 11:56 AM

I dont feel so bad now that my tire shop charges me 35 a wheel and I thought that was too much..

Large size wheels are PITA to dismount/mount no to mention not scratch em

Alex@Helix · 07-28-2011, 12:03 PM

yea, I watched my friend do it. Obviously he didnt wanna damage anything to he actually mounted them upside down as to keep the face from getting scratched. ALso the whole thing is so labor intensive, I had no idea! Since we dont have a tire machine ive always just paid to get it done behind closed doors. YOu really have to lean into these tires to get em on. I have 235/35/19's and 265/30's going on 19x10 wheels, so its not the easiest size to do.

Bogo Shipyo · 07-28-2011, 12:23 PM

^ word ...especially with our low profile tires
Glad everything went well with ya
cant wait to see your wheels

woptang22 · 02-20-2012, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex@Helix

Ive been calling for the last 10 minutes to find any shop that will do it to find 0 that are less than 50$ a wheel and that arent pepboys/firestone/places i would never bring my wheels too.

Any recommendations? Ill travel 30-45 minutes from Philly if i have to.

Heres a good place that did a great job on my iforged 19s a few years back. http://www.millevois.com/index.php

Then Ive been dealing with this shop for years. Its called D&A Autobody. Great guys and great work. They are BMW, Porchse, Mercedes, and Ferrari certified. Tons of equipment, and they do mechanical also. They are on Emile road in levittown Pa 215-949-2838

LemonIce · 02-20-2012, 07:37 AM

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Alex@Helix Colonel 152 Rep 2,221 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (8)	WHy is it so Hard to find a Good tire shop without paying 50$ a wheel!!!!! Ive been calling for the last 10 minutes to find any shop that will do it to find 0 that are less than 50$ a wheel and that arent pepboys/firestone/places i would never bring my wheels too. Any recommendations? Ill travel 30-45 minutes from Philly if i have to.
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turugara Major 92 Rep 1,325 Posts Drives: E60 M5 Join Date: May 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [9.44]	Maybe Helix should consider offering that as an additional service =P
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bkrM3 Major 73 Rep 1,388 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Main Line iTrader: (9) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [9.50]	+1 on you guys getting a damn tire machine. you have a dyno for crying out loud... also, I recently asked charles where he got his done for his new rims and he said "German Auto Specialists off of Ridge Pike" you call them yet? __________________ E90 M3 Space/Fox/6MT E92 335i BSM/Saddle/6MT - Sold
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Alex@Helix Colonel 152 Rep 2,221 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (8)	yea i called bavarian specialties.. its one guy and hes swamped... telling from the website, i dont think he deals with many newer bmws We do need a tire machine... THat would have saved me so much money this year..
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Alex@Helix Colonel 152 Rep 2,221 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (8)	^ i hate you for that ....
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CJ421 Brigadier General 1901 Rep 4,200 Posts Drives: BMW G80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA, USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2024 BMW M3 Sedan [9.67]	German Auto Specialists on Ridge Pk is where I had my 269s + V12 installed a week ago: http://www.germanautospecialist.com/ Wheels mounted on tires, TPMS install, Wheel locks install = $180 out the door. They were really good, made sure my wheels did not have scratches before they started. Might be a 30 min ride for you. There was a MINT M1 sitting there when I had mine done. I live about 300 yards from them. __________________ 2024 BMW M3 Sedan Frozen Pure Grey II/Fjord Blue, 6MT Past: 2021 Z4 M40i Frozen Grey II/Black Alcantara \| 2017 F30 340i Mineral Gray/Coral Red, 6MT \| 2011 E92 335i Le Mans Blue/Black, 6MT
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shock2314 Lieutenant 53 Rep 529 Posts Drives: Brooklyn G80 m3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: DMV iTrader: (0)	if you want to drive to elizabeth nj, theres a shop by me that mounts and balances for 15 bucks each and they have the laser machine to balance and to mount they go up to 30 inch with all plastic pieces __________________ RIP E46 M3 RIP E92 335i RIP F80 M3 Hello G80 M3
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needcaffeine New Member 1 Rep 20 Posts Drives: '11 335d sedan sport,prem,cold Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NW Philly iTrader: (0)	I've been dealing with CSE Auto in Oreland, PA (right off the Fort Washington exit of the PA turnpike) for years. I don't have my most recent tire bill, but it was less than $50/tire. though this is my 1st BMW. He did do tires on my all vehicles for the past 10+ years. The last 3 did have TPMS. __________________ 2011 335d Sedan - Cold,Premium,Sport +++Past Autos++++ 09 MINI Clubman JCW \| 06 Audi S4 Avant \| 04 VW Touareg V10TDI\| 97 Audi A8
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rd4LLe92m3 Private First Class 10 Rep 121 Posts Drives: 08 JetBlack e92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (3)	I just got my rears mounted for $50 at wheel world racing in Clifton heights on Baltimore pike. __________________ 08 E92 M3/RE pulley/MS filter/EI x-pipe and HFC/GTS3 Front Bumper
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BBS Second Lieutenant 3 Rep 268 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (5)	http://www.rapcoauto.com/ Right off broad st on hunting park __________________ LM's on the evo and LM's on the 3er
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Bogo Shipyo Colonel 87 Rep 2,427 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: philly - nyc iTrader: (19)	a lot of places are trying to cover their lost in the tire machine - thats why the prices are so high . Usually places that charge cheaper rates ( not all but most of the time ) doenst have the right tools to install / uninstall tires properly. i would recommend a spot but they charge around 50 a wheel as well -=X Good luck brother - going to the meet tonight ?
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Alex@Helix Colonel 152 Rep 2,221 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (8)	Got em mounted... I went to a friend of the shops who had a tire machine and he put em on for me... Always nice having a friend with the right tools. Its honestly so hard to find someone to trust with these things.. Thanks for the suggestions from everyone! Appreciate the help
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ZTZ1010 Aficionado of All Things Vroom 185 Rep 1,217 Posts Drives: 2020 F97 X3M Competition Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (9)	glad it all worked out. in my experiences, you get what you pay for with tire shops __________________ Current: 2020 F97 X3M Competition Retired: '18 6MT AW F30 340x Drive \| '15 6MT F80 M3\| '11 AW DCT E92 M3\| '09 6MT AW E90 335i\| 08' 6MT E92 328xi
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tibra1 Banned 132 Rep 6,773 Posts Drives: 2011 ZCP M3 - 2007 335i crashd Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (4)	I dont feel so bad now that my tire shop charges me 35 a wheel and I thought that was too much.. Large size wheels are PITA to dismount/mount no to mention not scratch em
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Alex@Helix Colonel 152 Rep 2,221 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (8)	yea, I watched my friend do it. Obviously he didnt wanna damage anything to he actually mounted them upside down as to keep the face from getting scratched. ALso the whole thing is so labor intensive, I had no idea! Since we dont have a tire machine ive always just paid to get it done behind closed doors. YOu really have to lean into these tires to get em on. I have 235/35/19's and 265/30's going on 19x10 wheels, so its not the easiest size to do.
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Bogo Shipyo Colonel 87 Rep 2,427 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: philly - nyc iTrader: (19)	^ word ...especially with our low profile tires Glad everything went well with ya cant wait to see your wheels
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