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Problem with Costco is that availability is location dependent. Here in DC, the only sizes they carry are for SUVs, Priuses and Teslas.
When I checked with Costco on the PSS, they said they weren't able to get the size I need. They were able to get Pilot 4S for front, but weren't sure when they would be able to get the rears since it wasn't listed yet for the 295/30-20. They can special order the tires and you'll still get the specials ($70 off 4) if they can get them.
Problem with Costco is that availability is location dependent. Here in DC, the only sizes they carry are for SUVs, Priuses and Teslas.
Call me a hippy who is a fool with his money, but I'll pay $15 more per tire to support a wonderful, locally owned tire shop with roots in the community.
These are summer tires, which wear much more quickly than all-season tires. I got something like 15K out of my factory Pirellis, though probably could have stretched that closer to 20K. May get as much as 25K out of my PSS. One track day on each set.
Call me a hippy who is a fool with his money, but I'll pay $15 more per tire to support a wonderful, locally owned tire shop with roots in the community.
+1. I do the same, but that doesn't stop me from comparison shopping to give me a bit of bargaining leverage.
Originally Posted by Uncle Fishbits
All tires... what has been your mileage?
I think I got 12K out of my Pirelli rear.
17K out of my Pirelli front
14K approx on my PSS RWD,
and about to install PS4.
Just wondering if that is quick, or par for the course?
My pop was talking how his caddy would get 45K, and surprised how low our tires are. a
A 2 ton car will deplete RWD tires....
but is that normal for this car? What's normal for most sports cars on PSS, etc?
I got 16k out of my PSSs (steel cord showing in front). Regarding the Caddy: remember, the compound on your pop's car is about as hard as Fred Flintstone's.
Without ever doing burnouts, my MPSS rears are on the last legs at only 13,000kms. I wonder why and if I am going to get any kind of warranty credit toward MS4S.
Without ever doing burnouts, my MPSS rears are on the last legs at only 13,000kms. I wonder why and if I am going to get any kind of warranty credit toward MS4S.
Interesting. I took my C43 into Costco once and they told me that they don't do staggered tires, even if they are OEM. But that was a while back, perhaps their policy has changed.
And yikes on the price AND wear of those suckers... (I know, $100k performance car, yada yada...)
Guy in mine says will do staggered but has to order tires in, will get anything he can find in the computer. I was worried about install but he showed me newest equipment and certifications for each car includung F Type.
Ordering online means shipping to an installer and the price range really varies depending on many factors but mostly the 'retail experience' and customer service and quality.
When I had my Pirellis remounted after having them powdercoated I went to the nearest place - Les Schwab. They were only $80 but after telling me they would use black wheel weights they used silver. You get what you pay for service wise.
When I was at Auto Outfitters below with my work van I asked what would be the difference if I bought P4s from them vs online and having them shipped to them. In a nutshell, for the 5% more you get a little more warranty assurance and probably more care.
The $220 place below probably brings you out a red robe and a pipe.
Honestly, burnouts are just not my thing. I like going fast and burnout outside of warming up drag tires is counter-productive to that. If anything, I am working hard on NOT spinning the rear wheels.
I had the alignment done today post Pilot 4S install. The numbers prior to alignment were way off. The shop owner said that he sees this allot with new cars. Hopefully the alignment will help make the tires last longer than 9800 miles for the old P-Zero. See alignment report below:
Dumb Question: When you get an alignment does it still mess up the steering wheel angle or do they correct that?
No issues with steering wheel angle after alignment. I don't think they do any adjustments on that. Steering and handling is noticeably improved after the alignment. It was a 4 wheel laser alignment and cost $99. Got a bit of a discount being a friend of the owner. Normal price is around $130. Dealer wanted significantly more to do the alignment.
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