Place to change Run Flats

brandonroy · 03-27-2011, 09:26 PM

Hi guys,

New here, I'm looking to change my stock sport package 18" tires into another set of rims. Where is a good affordable place in the south shore (Quincy) that can do run flats and won't ruin my wheels?

What do dealers usually charge for this?

TL · 03-27-2011, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by brandonroy

Hi guys,

New here, I'm looking to change my stock sport package 18" tires into another set of rims. Where is a good affordable place in the south shore (Quincy) that can do run flats and won't ruin my wheels?

What do dealers usually charge for this?

I'm not sure about Quincy but Eastside in Waltham has the best price so far on changing tires.

brandonroy · 03-28-2011, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TL

I'm not sure about Quincy but Eastside in Waltham has the best price so far on changing tires.

What are they charging to swap tires over and balance the wheels?

Thanks.

TL · 03-28-2011, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by brandonroy

Quote:

Originally Posted by TL

I'm not sure about Quincy but Eastside in Waltham has the best price so far on changing tires.

What are they charging to swap tires over and balance the wheels?

Thanks.

They charge by the size of the wheel, so if you bring in a 18" it's $18/wheel.

brandonroy · 03-29-2011, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by TL

They charge by the size of the wheel, so if you bring in a 18" it's $18/wheel.

Awesome. Do they do alignment too?

TL · 03-29-2011, 11:18 AM

I don't think they do alignments...i get my alignment done at Townfair tires.
It's the best deal in MA, for $69 you also get:
• 30 Day Test Ride
• Free lifetime rotation
• Free lifetime flat repair
• Free lifetime snow tire changeover

brandonroy · 03-30-2011, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by TL

I don't think they do alignments...i get my alignment done at Townfair tires.
It's the best deal in MA, for $69 you also get:
• 30 Day Test Ride
• Free lifetime rotation
• Free lifetime flat repair
• Free lifetime snow tire changeover

Oh then I might as well go to them for the entire tire swap and alignment.

Thanks.

twinturboa51 · 03-30-2011, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by brandonroy

Oh then I might as well go to them for the entire tire swap and alignment.

Thanks.

do NOT go to town fair in Everett. They are the worst. Haven't had experience with other locations though.

TL · 03-30-2011, 09:51 AM

i went to the Shrewsbury one and I'm always chatting up with them and keep an eye on my car

toasty · 03-30-2011, 10:59 AM

my brother recently got tires from Town Fair on his staggered rims...the idiots put the rear tires up front and the front tires on the wider rear rims. just suggesting you double check they do it right.

ibeclueless · 03-30-2011, 11:20 AM

i had my alignment done twice at the town fair tire in Quincy and my car was still wasn't straight so i took it to a shop in Dorchester recommended by a friend.

urnuts · 03-30-2011, 09:28 PM

Run away fast.
That is the bottom of the barrel.
Incompetent morons at every level.
Consider yourself warned.
What's next..... Pep Boys for service?

joed1 · 03-31-2011, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by urnuts

Run away fast.
That is the bottom of the barrel.
Incompetent morons at every level.
Consider yourself warned.
What's next..... Pep Boys for service?

I have no idea what they are like in MA, but in CT these guys are still studying for their GEDs or busy checking in with their parole officers. Stay away.

twinturboa51 · 03-31-2011, 09:20 AM

Direct Tire in Watertown is a good place to go from my experiences

alex2112 · 03-31-2011, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by twinturboa51

Direct Tire in Watertown is a good place to go from my experiences

I second that. As a Tire Rack installer, I've had new tires shipped to them and they changed my RFT's to non-RFT without any marks on the wheels. I've also had alignments done there and they always do a great job, even taking the time to ask about aftermarket suspension or changes in ride height and they actually take that into consideration. They're definitley not strangers to BMW's or mods. They're prices are higher than your typical Firestone/Town Fair Tire places though, but still cheaper than a BMW dealer.

TL · 03-31-2011, 10:02 AM

wow, im sorry to hear all these bad experiences at Townfair, Even though I trust my Townfair I always keep a close eye on them and chat with the guys there. I do that at every place someone's touching my car

DTrain17 · 04-01-2011, 07:28 PM

Are you selling ur stock 18" rims? If so pm me. Thanks.

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