Gondul
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« on: November 27, 2019, 08:18:22 PM » |
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Anyone know of any shop near Tampa that will only charge for mounting/balancing tires?
The places nearby I've contacted so far want to charge 'full price' with no exception... I don't mind paying a reasonable price, but for what they are charging I can get my own tools and do it myself and still have enough for a good beer.
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_Sheffjs_
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« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2019, 03:09:27 AM » |
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If you mean taking just the wheels to the dealer then haps Honda does just that but that’s kind of a long drive to Sarasota.
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2019, 05:39:29 AM » |
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What's a reasonable charge? I paid $25 the last few times... I used to do it myself, but after watching the machine at the shop take the old tire off and put the new one on in just a few seconds, DIY is for the birds  ...  -Mike |
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« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2019, 10:29:35 AM » |
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Local shop charges me $40 and have no issues mounting car tires. I bring new tire and wheel off the bike, hand it to them and I am out the door in about 15-20 minutes  |
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2KVISRiderDan
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« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2019, 04:49:42 PM » |
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Where in "Central Florida" are you?
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Gondul
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« Reply #5 on: November 29, 2019, 08:06:53 AM » |
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I've reached out to a couple other shops and waiting on a reply... so far the two shops who have replied said $60 for the front and $90 for the rear... no matter if the tires are on or off the bike...that is unreasonable and ridiculous. And yes, I'd rather have a shop do it but not at $150... @2KVISRiderDan... I did say Tampa on my post... |
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That Thou, Dark One, hunter of the Burning-ground,
Mayest dance Thy eternal dance.
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« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2019, 08:54:45 AM » |
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Tampa's not Central Florida!
Welcome to the Florida forum though!
If you were in CF I could tell you where I get mine done.
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« Reply #7 on: November 29, 2019, 09:33:38 AM » |
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Do the charge the same price if you buy the tires from them? You may pay morr for the tires but less for the install in the end it may make sense to let them do it all.
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« Reply #8 on: November 29, 2019, 05:14:47 PM » |
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I took my Harley to the Venom shop in NPR, to have my Yokohama Darkside tire mounted. $171. I won't be going back there.
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« Reply #9 on: November 29, 2019, 07:00:49 PM » |
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Anyone know of any shop near Tampa that will only charge for mounting/balancing tires?
The places nearby I've contacted so far want to charge 'full price' with no exception... I don't mind paying a reasonable price, but for what they are charging I can get my own tools and do it myself and still have enough for a good beer.
I’ve had good experiences with Corso Moto Works in Clearwater. They are a Metzeler dealer as well. https://www.corsamotoworks.com/Good luck! |
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #10 on: November 30, 2019, 03:46:19 AM » |
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Do the charge the same price if you buy the tires from them? You may pay morr for the tires but less for the install in the end it may make sense to let them do it all.
I've recently begun taking my wheels to the local Suzuki shop. I buy my tires from there and they put them on. Me and the owner sit out front and talk about dirt bikes and the mechanic whips the old tire off, I clean inside the rim, and he puts the new tire on. -Mike "typing without my glasses..." |
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Gondul
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« Reply #11 on: November 30, 2019, 08:44:25 AM » |
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Tampa's not Central Florida!
Welcome to the Florida forum though!
If you were in CF I could tell you where I get mine done.
Close enough.. thanks though. Do the charge the same price if you buy the tires from them? You may pay morr for the tires but less for the install in the end it may make sense to let them do it all.
Tire prices are higher, and while they offer a 'discount' for install, it does not offset the higher price on the tire (at least not the places I've contacted). |
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As the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion....
John Adams - 1797
Because Thou lovest the Burning-ground,
I have made a Burning-ground of my heart
That Thou, Dark One, hunter of the Burning-ground,
Mayest dance Thy eternal dance.
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« Reply #12 on: November 30, 2019, 11:46:01 AM » |
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Gondul, sorry I missed the Tampa location in your original post. I am in Valrico, just east of Brandon. PM me and we can talk. I know several bike shops in east Hillsborough County and at least one independent tire shop that will mount a car tire on a MC rim if you take the tire & rim to them.
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« Reply #13 on: November 30, 2019, 01:28:29 PM » |
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There is always Cycle Gear, carry them in, quick and cheap. Just tires, no need to pay cycle shop rates.
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Gondul
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« Reply #14 on: November 30, 2019, 05:04:31 PM » |
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Gondul, sorry I missed the Tampa location in your original post. I am in Valrico, just east of Brandon. PM me and we can talk. I know several bike shops in east Hillsborough County and at least one independent tire shop that will mount a car tire on a MC rim if you take the tire & rim to them.
Not a problem.. it happens...PM sent. There is always Cycle Gear, carry them in, quick and cheap. Just tires, no need to pay cycle shop rates.
Is $50 a tire cheap? Because that is what the local one charges... |
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As the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion....
John Adams - 1797
Because Thou lovest the Burning-ground,
I have made a Burning-ground of my heart
That Thou, Dark One, hunter of the Burning-ground,
Mayest dance Thy eternal dance.
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« Reply #15 on: December 01, 2019, 04:55:23 AM » |
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I have used cycle gear, $30 mount and balance. That is off the bike and carry in.
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GRCTAMPA
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« Reply #16 on: December 01, 2019, 12:04:34 PM » |
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OTC Powersports in Carrollwood quoted $40 mount and balance if you bring in the wheel. http://otcpowersports.com/ |
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