Place to swap wheels?
11-15-2012, 06:56 PM
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Place to swap wheels?
Hey guys,
Just got a new set of wheels with tires and I'm looking for a good place in SF that can dismount my BBS set and install my stocker set. Last time I swapped wheels was at Americas Tire and they charged $70. Is that normal?
Just got a new set of wheels with tires and I'm looking for a good place in SF that can dismount my BBS set and install my stocker set. Last time I swapped wheels was at Americas Tire and they charged $70. Is that normal?
11-15-2012, 08:31 PM
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Not in SF, but Hanlon's Tire in San Bruno is awesome and I can't imagine they would charge that much, but give them a call. I have gotten all my tires from them for the last 4 or so years and they always treat me right.
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205 San Bruno Avenue West San Bruno, CA 94066
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205 San Bruno Avenue West San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 952-3521
11-15-2012, 08:44 PM
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You don't even need jack stands. Since you have another set, just jack it up and swap the wheel.
I picked up a jack + jackstand combo craftsman branded at Sears recently for $26.
http://***************/f/5323520-Cra...n-Store-Pickup
I picked up a jack + jackstand combo craftsman branded at Sears recently for $26.
http://***************/f/5323520-Cra...n-Store-Pickup
11-15-2012, 09:09 PM
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+1 for do it yourself! For the price a shop would charge you can purchase all the tools you need. I agree on using a torque wrench for wheel lugs.
11-15-2012, 11:24 PM
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I do know how, just don't have the tools to make it a "quick" swap sir. I live in SF and don't have a garage. And you're also incorrect about the bad decisions. The only bad decision I've made is wasting brain cells replying to you.
11-15-2012, 11:30 PM
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But thank you to everyone else for your input! That $26 combo at Sears sounds great. But I found someone who owns a shop that can do it for free tomorrow. Thanks again for everyone's help!
