Place to swap wheels?
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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?
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
(650) 952-3521
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205 San Bruno Avenue West San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 952-3521
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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
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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.
It's QQ thankyouverymuch
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Get yourself a torque wrench and find a quiet place.
$70 sounds like tire mounting money. I went to a shop in SJ just to get a set of wheels balanced, $20 and they ended up putting them on my car too.
$70 sounds like tire mounting money. I went to a shop in SJ just to get a set of wheels balanced, $20 and they ended up putting them on my car too.
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lol holy crap ill do it for u for 50!!! lol jk no torque wrench tho actually trying to get one myself. but yea i can help if u need it. in sf.
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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.
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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!
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You don't really need a garage to do it..just find a flat street and do it there..but you found a shop so doesn't matter now ha
