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Just ordered new Rivals and need to get them mounted and balanced. Can anyone recommend a place in the Flower Mound (home) or Southlake/Westlake (work) areas? I'd like to find a place that will balance them well and won't scratch up my wheels.
I suppose I could trek down to TX Track Works from work.
Thanks.
Most Discount Tires know what they are doing.
Location doesn't exactly apply but don't go to the NTB in The Colony off of 121 and Main st. They put 2 of my directional tires on backwards.
I wouldn't assume anyone knows what they're doing at a tire shop unless you know them personally. I had a terrible experience with the Discount Tire off I35 in Lewisville.
Long story short, brought a brand new set of wheels and tires, and had them literally unbox them and mount/balance them. I personally mounted them to the car at home. I noticed a scuff on the inside edge of the outer lip (right next to the bead), drove over to complain, they denied it all and said I had to have hit a curb.
My advice, if you don't want your wheels damaged, take detailed pictures of each wheel before handing them off then inspect them when you get them back.
And they will use screwdrivers to pry off old weights, I have the scuffs to prove it.
I've had good luck with Advanced Tire and Repair in Denton. They didn't damage my wheels, they seemed to be balanced well, and the best part - $50 for all 4 mounted and balanced. The local discount tire wanted something like $100 IIRC.
Go to the DT at 121 and Ohio in Plano, ask for Todd Eaddy. He is the gm and a racer himself. Many folks with very high dollar wheels/tires/cars go out of their way to deal with his shop. They know what they are doing, and they will give you a good price if you mention that you were referred by this forum, and probably even if you don't.
I've been taking mine to the Discount Tire at Grapevine Mills. I haven't had a problem. They are a little bit expensive, but seem to do good work. I've also taken tires to the Firestone at FM Road and 2499, too expensive; and to Hamms at Fox & Edmunds, cheaper but I worried about quality.
Well what the hell do you expect us to use...Quote:
Originally Posted by karter74
A plastic scraper. Like I use when I do my own at Jack Junkies.
Gently caress it until they come off?Quote:
Originally Posted by effse7en
Looks like I've got a few good options.
I remember briefly meeting Todd Eaddy at an event last year, but completely forgot he's with DT. Good reminder, thanks.
Todd Eaddy is the man. Called him up and he said to come on over... then personally installed my tires during what appeared to be a very busy day. Thanks Todd.
Wish I had bought the tires from him. Next time.
Mike -- thanks for the recommendation.