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Anybody buy from tirerack online - any tips for finding local shop to install ?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Jeff63, Apr 10, 2015.

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    Also, any tips for not getting 'sold' more than we need - like TPMS rebuild when there is no leak, etc. ?

    Will local tire shops match tirerack's prices?
     
    #1 Jeff63, Apr 10, 2015
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    iirc, i think they will line you up with a local shoppe.
     
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    Thanks. Yeah, I found a local shop in town who has told us installation would be 80 for the tires....but I know they like to tack on things like TPMS rebuild, etc., and just wondered what to expect when we actually go in. For example, if we go in to have our tires installed are we going to expect to pay extra because we're not buying tires from the onsite shop, etc.
     
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    Try Sams or Costco. their prices are about the same as tirerack. Also, they constantly run promos for $60-$80 off purchase of 4 tires. Plus you can special order any tire out there.
     
    #4 itengineer, Apr 12, 2015
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    I generally use TireRack.com for my Prius tires. I use a reputable installer and there is no funny business except there is a installation charge, so you have to factor that in. Some areas eg California seem to have great discount tire stores that they use instead of TireRack but we don't have those stores here in the NorthEast.
     
    #5 wjtracy, Apr 12, 2015
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