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  1. 05-10-2006, 07:21 AM #41
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    a lot of sellers use Fed-ex, I can't understand why.
    I usually get the late train response when tracking my orders.

    I tried to pick up a package from a hub once and they wouldn't let me do it.

    good luck
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  2. 05-10-2006, 07:47 AM #42
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    I talked my wife into calling her boss to get permission to work from home today. Gotta love the VPN hook-up and wireless internet at the house so she can do it. My only fear now is that she will sell the tires before I get home to but some "foo foo" decorations for the house.
    I live where even the coyotes won't go...
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  3. 05-10-2006, 07:53 AM #43
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tim the Teacher
    I talked my wife into calling her boss to get permission to work from home today. Gotta love the VPN hook-up and wireless internet at the house so she can do it. My only fear now is that she will sell the tires before I get home to but some "foo foo" decorations for the house.
    You should talk her into letting you use them. At the speed you drive they will be worth the same amount in a few years, she can sell them then!
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  4. 05-10-2006, 07:59 AM #44
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    Dang, I sure am glad you guys like me LOL
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  5. 05-10-2006, 09:26 AM #45
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    Quote Originally Posted by Billy Blaze
    Dang, I sure am glad you guys like me LOL
    Hmm what is decent? Are we talking about your decent or my decent? I'm just curious because I don't want to offend anyone else's decent...
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  6. 05-10-2006, 12:24 PM #46
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    The tires got delivered but the wife says they are 205/55/VR16 instead of 205/45/VR16. Is the difference in the aspect ratio going to matter in a lowered car?
    I live where even the coyotes won't go...
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  7. 05-10-2006, 12:33 PM #47
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    Doing the math... it comes to another 0.8" (20.5mm) added to the diameter of the wheel... how much clearance do you have? Also, it will make your spedo read slow...
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  8. 05-10-2006, 12:41 PM #48
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    I've got FM Springs and KYB shocks but I really don't know the clearance until I measure it.
    I live where even the coyotes won't go...
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  9. 05-10-2006, 12:52 PM #49
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    Send em back. If it aint what you ordered, make them swap and use a good delivery company to boot.
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    I am really pissed off about this. The company's (onlinetires.com) voicemail is full
    I live where even the coyotes won't go...
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  11. 05-10-2006, 01:38 PM #51
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tim the Teacher
    I am really pissed off about this. The company's (onlinetires.com) voicemail is full
    Good luck.
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  12. 05-10-2006, 01:44 PM #52
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tim the Teacher
    I am really pissed off about this. The company's (onlinetires.com) voicemail is full
    I'll refrain from saying I told you so... any more.... today.
    Maybe 4 wheels aren't so bad after all... wickett.org
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  13. 05-10-2006, 02:00 PM #53
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    Aw shut up

    "Ralphie" at onlinetires.com is going to overnight ship the correct size tires and Fedup is picking the incorrect ones up tomorrow at school. The ladies in the front office are just going to love having 4 tires sitting next to their desks tomorrow.
    I live where even the coyotes won't go...
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  14. 05-10-2006, 02:06 PM #54
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tim the Teacher
    Aw shut up
    Maybe 4 wheels aren't so bad after all... wickett.org
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  15. 05-10-2006, 02:09 PM #55
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    I think that's one of the more disturbing things I've seen on this board... aside from Billy's wheels...
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  16. 05-10-2006, 02:15 PM #56
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    I am laughing so hard right now it hurts....
    I live where even the coyotes won't go...
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  17. 05-10-2006, 08:35 PM #57
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tim the Teacher
    F*****G Fedex!! I got home yesterday and they leave a note on the door saying they won't deliver without a signature. I call them and ask them to keep the tires at the facility (in IRVING ) and I will pick them up after work. This morning I log on to see to see if they are being held.....NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO They are back on the truck for delivery AGAIN!!
    Leave a note on the door instructing the driver ot leave the package, and sign it. I've had to do this with FedEx before.

    Or, call and bitch often enough, and your account will be marked "signature on file".

    Of course, that won't stop them form failing to deliver it properly. FedEx.
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  18. 05-11-2006, 11:30 AM #58
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    Fedup picked up the wrong ones...waiting on an air shipment tomorrow
    I live where even the coyotes won't go...
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  19. 05-13-2006, 05:13 PM #59
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    Fedex showed up yesterday with the correct tires and they are on the car. I actually got above 55 today...........................in a 90 degree turn
    Thanks for the recommendation of the Hankooks. Now I have to get an alignment.
    I live where even the coyotes won't go...
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  20. 05-13-2006, 10:31 PM #60
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tim the Teacher
    Now I have to get an alignment.
    ahem.
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