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Re: What do you think? [jakevsnake]
by f1236089
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Jul 26, 2006 (10:22 am)
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Replying to: jakevsnake (Jul 26, 2006 10:01 am)
I got my V4S for $527.30 from American Tires (discount tires) and I am happy with the tires. The thing with Tirerack is that you need to pay shipping and someone to install them, unless you know some shop, it's a hassle to me. I never have TRZ on any of my cars so I can't comment on that. I guess it comes down to what is more important to you, road noise/comfort/threadlife/etc and go from there.
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- #41 of 109
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Re: What do you think? [f1236089]
by jakevsnake
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Jul 26, 2006 (5:19 pm)
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Replying to: f1236089 (Jul 26, 2006 10:22 am)
Well I called Tire Rack today and they enlightened me on how beneficial it is to go through them. Yes, I pay for shipping, but I save big time on the tires, and road hazard. They have partnerships with various companies all over the country and they will tell you who is local in your area that will install the tires for a fair price. They will deliver the tires to you or the tire shop. I am going to get mine once I come back from vacation. The cost of the tires and shipping with road hazard will be $445. TreadQuarters (in Virginia Beach) is the company I got my first quote from for the same tires and it would be $600 for the tires alone, not including the road hazard. So add another $50 for that and you already are up to $650. The most I will have to spend for mounting/balancing will be $100 on the high end. That will give me a savings of over $100 at least. The irony of all this is the fact that TreadQuarters could get the tires from Tire Rack themselves, make a little profit from that, and then do everything themselves without overcharging me like they are now. I will talk with the manager of the store next time I go in and propose a more beneficial scenario for both of us.
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Re: What do you think? [jakevsnake]
by eyeblind
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Jul 26, 2006 (10:36 pm)
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Replying to: jakevsnake (Jul 26, 2006 10:01 am)
I got my Yoko Avid TRZ's at discount tires (they didn't stock them, but were able to order them)for $381.00( including mounting and balancing) with a $60.00 credit for the tires on my car. I showed them tireracks price and they matched it.
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Re: What do you think? [jakevsnake]
by dtownfb
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Jul 27, 2006 (12:57 pm)
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Replying to: jakevsnake (Jul 26, 2006 10:01 am)
I think the shop is trying to make money on the TRZ. Right now they are in high demand since Consumer Reports recommended the tires. A year ago you could have gotten the tire for $70 a tire. I believe the TRZ is a slightly better tire then the V4S on the slick stuff. I would check out Yokohama's website to see the difference.
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Re: What do you think? [jakevsnake]
by squest
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Jul 27, 2006 (7:09 pm)
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Replying to: jakevsnake (Jul 26, 2006 10:01 am)
I paid 442.65 out the door for my TRZs.
I did not get a road hazard warranty, but they will be rotated free for the life of the tire at this store.
I like them very much, and now have almost 6,000 miles on them.
You do not need new stems. The stems are your senders for your tire pressure monitors.
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Re: What do you think? [squest]
by jakevsnake
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Jul 27, 2006 (7:58 pm)
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Replying to: squest (Jul 27, 2006 7:09 pm)
Squest, where did you buy the tires at? $442 out the door is a very nice deal. I would love to work my tire shop into a deal like that for me. I would take the hazard warranty though so it would be closer to $500 in that case.
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Re: What do you think? [jakevsnake]
by squest
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Jul 31, 2006 (8:46 pm)
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Replying to: jakevsnake (Jul 27, 2006 7:58 pm)
I bought my tires from an independent, locally owned tire shop in Cleveland, GA.
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Re: What are tire replacement for 04+ Quest? [dtownfb]
by bkemp
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Aug 06, 2006 (2:14 am)
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Replying to: dtownfb (Jun 21, 2006 7:17 am)
I just put avid TRZ's on my '04 SE yesterday and am quite pleased with them. I got 40k out of the OE badyears and will never buy any tire with that name on it ever. I also did my own brake job on all 4 wheels 2 days ago. I took my rotors to be turned at Oreilly auto parts for $11 each and bought friiction master ceramic pads for all 4 wheels. The van drives much better after the 2 upgrades.
I got my TRZ's from Discount tire.com and paid $88.75 each for the 225/60/r17's with shipping included and had a local tire company mount and balance them for $15 each. Make sure they're aware of your pressure sensors inside your rims! Those things are $90 a piece!
I really like my van! It's the perfect vehicle for my family! Not just another boring minivan.
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A different tire brand
by holladr
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Aug 09, 2006 (8:02 pm)
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I don't know how this will go, but, I'm putting Kumho tires(235/60/R16) on my '04 Quest  . I'm getting them from America's Tire Company for $78 each and completely out the door for about $445. The tread wear warranty is for about 50K miles. Even though I can get tires that get 80K+ miles, at the moment, I can't afford the more expensive Yoko & Michelin tires. The wife is taking a 1500 mile trip next weekend, so I'll keep y'all informed as to ride comfort, handeling, gas mileage, etc, when she gets back into town.
The van only has about 41K miles on it and I've already had 3 prs of tires on it ad well as a complete brake job  about 30K miles. With all the troubles I've had with the OEM tires and looking at another brake job within the next few thousand miles, the Nissan Quest, redesigned or not, will defintaly be at the bottom of my van selection list.
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Re: A different tire brand [holladr]
by dtownfb
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Aug 28, 2006 (5:17 pm)
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Replying to: holladr (Aug 09, 2006 8:02 pm)
On Wednesday, the Quest gets a set of shoes. I've squeezed the last bit of life out of these Goodyears. At 42k miles it is time for a change.
I putting on Hankook Optimo H418 235/60-16 (99H). $86.99 a tire and $389 out the door. I'll let you know how these hold up. Not toomany places carry the Yokohama's around here and the Traction T/A were pricey for H-rated.
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